“Redemption” Articles

Love is a beautiful thing, but Episode 9 of Star Wars: Visions show us that doing absolutely anything for it can lead to dire consequences.

Love Thy Nerd is dedicated to thoughtful engagement with Phase 4 MCU content. You can find our reflections on the MCU series at these links: WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki. Please note that all articles contain spoilers for their respective content. Spoilers for Marvel’s Black Widow appear in this article. Black […]

LTN writer Andrea Racoti reflects on the first episode of Loki, discussing Loki's coming to terms with his need for redemption.

Writer Matt Williams gives his thoughts on how Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes wrestle with their legacies in episode 1 of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

Not only is Doomsday Clock is a worthy continuation to the Watchmen narrative but also a redemptive story not unlike that of the Bible.

The parable of the prodigal son teaches that no one's ever really gone. The Rise of Skywalker touts the same radical forgiveness with Ben Solo's redemption.

Why should we want redemption for someone like Kylo Ren? Because he is a reflection of ourselves. LTN writer Brittany Lofland explains how the fallen Jedi mirrors our own failings.

Listening to the new audio drama, McGillicuddy and the Murderer's Pawn Shop challenges us to refuse to accept our brokenness as the status quo.

In The Green Lantern, Hal Jordan’s redemption begins not in saving the earth from a universe destroying cataclysm, but in protecting the lifeforms of the galaxy he has sworn to protect and keep safe.

It doesn't help his nightmares, and it doesn't end the mourning of others, but Dropsy does good anyway.