Marvel’s movies starring Chris Hemsworth as the God of Thunder all tell a rather conventional superhero narrative, all things considered, and the latest installment in the franchise (Thor: Love and ThunderThe exception is ). If you’re a fan of those movies but in the mood for something a little different, we suggest checking out a Netflix series that puts a new and modern twist on the myth around Thor and Loki. It’s called RagnarokIt has been There are two seasons that can be streamedOn the platform.
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This Netflix series uses a creative approach to tell the story of Thor, Loki and their foes, the frostgiants. But it’s set in a modern (albeit fictitious) Norweigian town. It also involves reincarnation. Over time, a blonde, teenaged, stoic young man named Magne comes to learn he has surprising abilities — like superhuman strength, and an ability to wield a special hammer that he can hurl great distances.
He sees a glimpse of himself in the mirror one night after a few drinks. It scares him. It’s an image of himself that looks completely different (the god of thunder, staring back at him). This eventual realization, that he’s the reincarnation of Thor, also means that his mischievous, gender-neutral younger brother Laurits, Loki.
Here’s how Netflix summarizes the Ragnarok series. It’s “a coming-of-age drama building on and contributing to a new and surprising angle on Norse mythology.
“The series is set in the small, fictitious town of Edda, situated in the grand, breathtaking Norwegian nature. The story revolves around the inhabitants of Edda, who are perhaps not all who they claim to be. With them, we experience a drastically changing world: Melting poles, warm winters, violent downpours. Some might say we’re headed for yet another Ragnarok. Unless someone intervenes in time.”
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Reactions and reviews
My one knock on this Netflix series overall is that there’s not as enough action as I might like, given what this is supposed to be based on. It’s really a pretty straightforward drama, all in all. There are many high school students in the class. They do normal student activities and spend some time with their main characters at home.
The frost giants, Thor’s arch-enemies, are presented as wealthy barons whose business interests are threatening the town’s stability by accelerating climate change. Magne also takes a little longer than some of you might like to grasp the realization that he’s the reincarnation of Thor. It’s still a rewarding journey to witness.
Standing out scene: RagnarokSeason One is when the head of the wealthy families mentioned above uses his brute strength and tries to choke Magne. The boy looks terrified until he sees lightning and calls down a bolt to stop the baddie. And then, you know for sure — if you didn’t already.
New season RagnarokNetflix will soon have it. Season 2 currently boasts a 90 percent audience score Rotten TomatoesBased on 134 user ratings. “I’m loving this series,”One user wrote. “It’s just quirky enough to keep me interested in how it unfolds. A slow burn for sure but satisfying enough to make me want to see more. If anything the seasons are too short, but nice things come in small packages as the saying goes.”
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