Loki discovers that the Variant is hiding in apocalyptic events throughout history. Because these events result in total destruction, any changes the Variant makes don't create a "Nexus Event" that the TVA can detect.

, titled "The Variant," is a major turning point that introduces the show's primary antagonist and expands on the TVA’s lore. Plot Summary

They track the Variant to a Roxxcart superstore in 2050 Alabama during a catastrophic hurricane. There, Loki finally comes face-to-face with the Variant, who is revealed to be a female version of himself (later known as Sylvie ).