Zack Snyder’s new animated Netflix seriesTwilight of the Godsfits a remarkable amount of story into its 8 short episodes, and the season 1 ending revealed numerous shocking moments.Twilight of the Gods’cast and charactersinclude Norse gods and original characters, although the show is only loosely based on Norse mythology. The arc mainly comprises protagonist Sigrid’s bloodthirsty hunt for revenge following Thor Odinson’s brutal attack on her people, the giants of the Open Hand, at her wedding.
That hyper-violent event saw Thor cut down every last giant, children among them. Only Sigrid and her husband-to-be, Leif, survived the massacre. After being pulled into Hel by Loki, the God of Mischief, Sigrid vows to kill Thor and brings together a band of unlikely heroes to complete this mission.What ensues is a battle between gods, giants, and humans that ends in countless deaths and several truly surprising plot twists.
Sigrid’s Death & Why Loki Kills Her Explained
Perhaps the single most shocking event in theTwilight of the Godsfinale isLoki’s brutal murder of Sigrid, in which he stabs her, and she bleeds out. Sigrid’s odds didn’t seem all that promising to begin with, as she was a half-giant going up against one of the most notoriously violent, powerful gods. The fact that Loki was the one to bring about Sigrid’s demise was truly shocking, though.
The fact that Loki was the one to bring about Sigrid’s demise was truly shocking.
Loki is famously the God of Mischief, and Sigrid herself repeatedly said throughout the show that she didn’t truly trust him; she just needed him to successfully execute her plan. Even so, Loki didn’t seem like a major threat to Sigrid. While the two certainly weren’t anything more than accomplices in the plot to kill Thor,Loki didn’t seem to have any reason to kill Sigrid, at least not until the very end.
When goddess Freya pulls Thor off the battlefield, taking away Sigrid’s (and Loki’s) chance at killing him, Loki takes matters into his own hands. He stabs Sigrid, telling her that, because she died in battle, she will be taken to Valhalla by the Valkyrie. Once there, she can encounter Thor once again. Loki indicates that this will give her one more chance to kill him. It was dark, but it makes sense from Loki’s perspective. As a god, human life is largely insignificant to him, so he had no qualms about ending Sigrid’s life for another shot at killing Thor.
Which Major Characters Die In Twilight Of The Gods' Ending
Sigrid is far from the only major character who dies in theTwilight of the Godsfinale. In fact, Freya removes Thor from the battlefield because he is wailing following the death of Baldr, his brother. Baldr was one of few gods who had some redeeming qualities in the show, particularly given he was the one who realized that Sigrid was still alive following Thor’s attack but told Thor she and Leif were dead so that they might live.
It was also Sigrid who killed Badlr, although that was truly an accident. In the heat of the moment when Sigrid was attempting to stab Thor through with her god-killing spear, she launched the weapon across the battlefield. However, ever the faithful brother, Baldr stepped in front of Thor, taking the weapon to (and through) his chest. He died very soon after, emitting a golden beam of light and disappearing.
A similarly gruesome fate awaited Tiwaz, the tree-like god invented for the show, who was slaughtered by Thor’s hammer, much to the horror of his sister Freya. Thor first decapitated Tiwaz and then, as the god’s corpse literally clawed its way back to its head, Thor smashed the head, truly ending Tiwaz’s life. For good measure, he also took a hammer to Tiwaz’s corpse, leaving Tiwaz little more than a bloody mess on the ground.
Several of Sigrid’s companions also perished in the fight, most notably Hervor, the mother who had hoped to die in battle so that she could join her deceased sons in Valhalla. Sadly, that didn’t come to pass, as Hervor was taken to Hel, not Valhalla. Seid-Kona, yet another member of their group, also seemed to die by Odin’s hand. In spite of her guts spilling out of her body, though, Seid-Kona was reborn as a goddess in the finale. Of course, countless other nameless characters also died in the bloodbath.
Sigrid & Thor’s Reunion In Twilight Of The Gods Explained
As mentioned, Loki’s intention in killing Sigrid was to send her to Valhalla to find Thor once more. In the end, that is precisely what happens. Sigrid comes to in a golden hall filled with light and warriors merrily drinking, and as she stands up, Thor appears behind her.
It’s clear that, at least on Sigrid’s end, their battle is far from over. She dons the same scowl she has given Thor from the moment they met on her wedding day, and her continued desire to kill him is evident. The show ends on this major cliffhanger, however, soit remains to be seen whether Sigrid will ever complete her mission.
How Loki’s Plan With Twilight Of The Gods' Final Battle Causes Ragnarok
Unsurprisingly, given his status as the God of Mischief, Loki is revealed to be the driving force behind nearly all the events inTwilight of the Gods. It was clear from the very first episode that Loki wanted Thor dead, as he was the one who pulled Sigrid into Hel to compel her to exact revenge on Thor for his murderous rampage. What was unknown at the time, though, was thatLoki very intentionally wanted to bring about Ragnarök.
Loki, like Sigrid, was seeking Revenge upon Thor because of wrong done to his family.
In Norse Mythology, Ragnarök is the death of the gods, which has been depicted in many Norse-inspired movies and TV shows, including the MCU’sThor: Ragnarok(although, notably, much like Thor inTwilight of the Gods,the MCU’s Thor is different from Norse mythology). It might seem counterintuitive that Loki would want to cause Ragnarök, as he himself is a god, but he had good reason. Loki, like Sigrid, was seeking Revenge upon Thor because of wrong done to his family.
In Loki’s case, Thor imprisoned each of his children: Hel, Fenrir, and Jörmungandr. It isn’t clear yet whether Loki’s plan truly worked. At present, Thor is still alive, and Ragnarök has not been fulfilled. Many gods died in the bloody battle, but it did not constitute the true end of the gods.This is certainly something that could be explored in a second season, although one is not yet confirmed.
Why Hervor Isn’t Taken To Valhalla After Dying
One of the saddest moments in theTwilight of the Godsfinale was Hervor’s death, especially because it was confirmed that she would not be reunited with her sons. Throughout the show, Hervor was openly grieving for her sons who had died in battle. The only silver lining of this tragic past was that their deaths meant they were in Valhalla.
Tragically,Twilight of the Godsconfirmed that Hervor would not be reunited with her sons after all. Even though she had died in battle, because she had been using cursed weapons, the Valkyrie refused to take her to Valhalla. Instead, she was brought to Hel by Hel (the place and the goddess share the same name). Hel attempted to bring Sigrid comfort by explaining that Hel would bring Hervor peace while Valhalla would not, but that brought very little comfort.
How Twilight Of The Gods' Ending Sets Up A Potential Season 2
Many are expectingTwilight of the Godsseason 2, but that hasn’t been confirmed.Twilight of the Gods’Rotten Tomatoes scoresuggests the show was largely a success, which could easily translate into the show being renewed. The finale ofTwilight of the Godsseason 1 also left a number of massive plot points wide open, soa second season would be warranted.
Indeed, the main arc of the show was left open-ended, as Thor remains alive, but he and Sigrid are still locked in battle. Thor’s fate, as well as the events of Ragnarök, would give season 2 plenty of material to work with. WhetherTwilight of the Godsis renewed for a second season or not, though, the show proved to be an action-packed series that was rather fun to watch.
Twilight of the Gods
Cast
Twilight of the Gods is an animated series inspired by Norse mythology. It follows characters such as Thor, Loki, and Odin in a rich narrative that delves into their legendary conflicts and alliances. Directed by Jay Oliva, the series features voice talents including John Bradley, Jamie Chung, and Patton Oswalt, bringing the epic mythological tales to life.
