Head Writer Explains Cliffhanger Ending to Season 2, Episode 4 of Marvel Studios' Show "Loki"

Season 2, Episode 4's cliffhanger ending revealed as direct consequence of Sylvie's actions in Season 1; Head writer Eric Martin provides insights on overarching theme for season 2 and introduction of new characters.

The cliffhanger ending of Season 2, Episode 4 of 'Loki' is a direct result of Sylvie's actions in the Season 1 finale, where she killed the TVA's creator, He Who Remains, leading to the creation of a multiverse.
The key theme for Season 2 of 'Loki' revolves around the idea of chaos versus order, exploring what happens when characters and institutions are pushed to their breaking points.
New character Ouroboros, also known as OB, has been introduced in Season 2. Played by Ke Huy Quan, OB is a technician working in the lowest levels of the TVA, expanding the scope of the institute beyond its higher echelons.
Another important addition in Season 2 is the character Victor Timely, a variant of He Who Remains, living as an inventor in late 19th-century Chicago. Timely is envisioned as a Nikola Tesla-like figure with a touch of a con man.
The unfolding events in the second season of 'Loki' overlap all the events across all time due to the existence of the TVA outside the regular flow of time, which hints at the possible intersection of 'Loki' with future MCU projects like 'Kang Dynasty' and 'Secret Wars'.

The Hollywood Reporter