On the other hand, being the incarnation of Thor means Magne is invulnerable, has tremendous strength and swings the iconic hammer. Magne is a shy, sincere character who struggles with school, strained family dynamics and interpersonal relationships.
He connects emotionally with the creature, committing to raising it in secret.
“Ragnarok”’s interpretation of the Midgard Serpent myth allows Laurits to experience a pregnancy and childbirth: He has food cravings, excruciating cramps, his belly swells - leading to a surgery where he “births” a mysterious tapeworm-like creature. This delights Laurits and leads to a reckless but rewarding quest to recreate the act. In doing so, Laurits identifies Loki as the first trans person in history due to him giving birth to the Midgard Serpent his teacher even agrees when asked about it. When Laurits discovers that the Norse tales are true, playing out in his life and he is the incarnation of one of them, he begins to research the history of the ancient myths to learn more about himself. Embracing the many facets of his true self helps Laurits to thrive. Whether he’s wearing his mother’s shirt to a school party, flirting with the local boys or starting to wear makeup, his family and community are enthusiastically supportive. “Ragnarok” explores the idea of a modern Loki without judgement, where the main aspect is Laurits enjoying himself. Laurits is a complex, chaotic character who expresses his genderqueerness as casually as his mischievous nature. Magne’s brother, Laurits, played by Jonas Strand Gravli, is the incarnation of shapeshifting trickster Loki. “Ragnarok” begins when Magne, played by David Skakston, moves to town - and he is bestowed with powers that will defeat the Jutul family, learning that he is the incarnation of the Norse god Thor and that he is destined to meet other gods who will help him on this hero’s journey. The gods are a more eclectic group: a motley crew made up of mortal avatars of the deities who are determined to fight against the evil forces destroying their town. The Jutul family owns part of the town, but they’re also polluting it. In truth, they are violent, immortal beings. The giants in “Ragnarok” are known to the locals simply as arrogant, wealthy people who have gained economic and social influence over generations through their business, Jutul Industries, literally named for the type of mountain giants they are. The people of Edda don’t know that they’re living among giants and gods. Netflix’s majestic modern series adaptation, “Ragnarok,” is set in the small Norwegian town of Edda, where climate change is undeniable and the local economy represents all that’s wrong with capitalism. It will start with natural disasters and conclude with a great battle between the gods and giants. In Norse mythology, Ragnarök is the beginning of the end of the world.
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