In this episode of Psyber Conversations, the crew takes a long, honest look at Thor: The Dark World, the MCU entry that almost everyone agrees is… complicated.

Rewatching it years later, the group debates whether this sequel is unfairly dismissed or exactly as forgettable as its reputation suggests. They dig into why Malekith never quite lands as a villain, why Loki steals the spotlight yet again, and why some of the movie’s biggest moments, including Frigga’s death, feel strangely underplayed. There’s plenty of discussion around the Dark Elves, Norse mythology versus sci-fi logic, the uneven tone, and how much of this film exists mainly to move Infinity Stones around the board.

Along the way, the conversation hits on Thor’s stalled character arc, Jane Foster’s role as a plot device, the Earth scenes that feel shoehorned in, and the mid-credits reveal that quietly shaped the entire Infinity Saga. Is this a misunderstood setup film, a necessary bridge to bigger stories, or the MCU’s ultimate flyover movie?

Love it, skip it, or tolerate it on rewatch, Thor: The Dark World sparks more debate than its reputation suggests.