Miss Minutes is the educational and cheerful mascot of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) in Loki. She made her first appearance on a poster in the Loki trailer. This article will spoil a few details from the first episode, so those who have not seen it yet should stop here. As people will discover, Miss Minutes is the product of several influences, and there are a few reasons why the character will seem vaguely familiar.
From 20th century propaganda to making light of interdimensional warfare, Miss Minutes makes quite the impression after just a couple of minutes. Just one episode in, there are a few things we know about this mysterious character. Remember, don't forget to grab a ticket!
4 Why You Recognize The Voice Of Miss Minutes
Tara Strong, who has voiced a handful of notable superheroes, it the voice of Miss Minutes. The voice actress has portrayed a number of comic book characters such as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. She was also the voice of Raven in Teen Titans as well. Surprisingly, Strong voiced Timmy Turner in the Fairly Odd Parents, which aired from 2001 - 2018. It is fair to say that Strong has been one of the prominent animated voice actors of the last couple of decades. She was the perfect fit for the role of Miss Minutes. Thankfully, there are some hints that we will be able to hear her portrayal in a few more episodes.
3 Miss Minutes Is An Homage To 1950s Marketing
There are a ton of different references to the propaganda techniques of the 1950s and prior. The artwork of Miss Minutes on the wall, the grainy cartoons, and the reassuring narration are just a few. Miss Minutes has a comforting southern accent that distracts from the pretty horrible imagery throughout the video. Silly sound effects go hand in hand with multi-dimensional wars, right? The idea behind the style of the video and the way the TVA was introduced is nothing short of brilliant.
Marvel could have had Mobius explain the history, but creating this unique character fits perfectly with the theme of the show. The TVA itself looks like a throwback from the 50s, but with unfathomable technology. Perhaps some of the themes in the show are homages to the Fallout series, which features a number of fictional early 20th century characters.
2 Time Travel: A Hunky-Dory Perspective
There is something eerie about a cartoon explaining how relativity, time travel, and multiple timelines work. Even though Miss Minutes has an American accent, her style of humor is dry and British. The best way to hear that you will stand trial for crimes is via a small cheerful clock. In the words of Miss Minutes "You may have started an uprising, or you may just have been late for work. Whatever it was, stepping off your path created a nexus event." It makes sense to treat tardy employees the same as time manipulating tyrants in the eyes of the TVA. Sit tight and the TVA will find you a judge in no time!
1 Miss Minutes Will Most Likely Be Back
Kate Herron, Loki's director has already hinted that we may see Miss Minutes play a larger role in future episodes (Via: Screen Rant). There are still a multitude of things the viewers need explained, and who better to do it than Miss Minutes. The absurdity of Loki watching a 1950s cartoon is something fans are craving to see again. When speaking about the character, Herron mentioned Felix the Cat, a character created in 1919. The director also called Miss Minutes a Roger Rabbit-like character. Clearly, there are a lot of influences driving the creative process with the character.
Most importantly, Herron states that she hopes viewers enjoy more of Miss Minutes. That remark has to be an indication that Miss Minutes will grace us with at least another appearance. Viewers still have no idea how being "reset" works, and much of the TVA origin is unclear from the introduction. We will have to wait and see what Herron and the production team have in store for us in the coming weeks.