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Season 1 – Arcane: League of Legends

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The origins of two League champions, set in the utopian Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun.
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Arcane: League of Legends — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Arcane makes an arresting first impression, combining a spectacular mix of 2D and 3D animation with an emotionally compelling story to deliver a video game adaptation that could become legendary.

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Valerie Anne Autostraddle 12/29/2021
It was brilliant and twisted and dark and fun and I loved it. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 12/01/2021
What really elevates the show's solid storytelling is its transcendent animation. Characters' faces register every flicker of emotion. Go to Full Review
Wesley Hunt Loud and Clear Reviews 09/19/2024
5/5
A landmark for both video game adaptations and animation. Go to Full Review
Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews 07/26/2023
Arcane is the BEST VIDEO GAME ADAPTATION YET Go to Full Review
Jennifer Bisset CNET 03/30/2023
The animation is beyond special. Say yes to Arcane. Go to Full Review
Belen Edwards Mashable 01/20/2023
With its gorgeous animation, rich steampunk world, and fascinating characters, Arcane packs a gloriously mean punch. Go to Full Review
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Big E T @RT20192646 1d Phenomenal. Just don't watch the second season. See more Tills T @RT82244068 Jun 5 Brilliant writing and character design, the music was incredible, I'd rate this show more if I could. See more Yousef T @YousefT2008 May 31 Mindblowing. Arcane provided an amount of detail into one season, that I've never seen before. The story of characters, their features, emotion, intent and humanity makes them feel more real than anything, despite it being an animation. In normal shows you are able to find someone to hate, through their stupidity, or their intent to being "evil" by a weak backstory. However, in Arcane no one can get hated. Each character is willing to bend rules to achieve their goals. The animation is 100% the best I've ever witnessed. Arcane, has set the bar for animation. See more Bruno S @SquaredCloth602 May 22 The first series that comes to mind, especially Season 1. The emotional weight is immense. The storytelling is incredible. Honestly, I’m left speechless trying to describe it. You simply have to watch it to understand. A huge round of applause for the French team at Fortiche — and two more for the directors’ perseverance. Glory to God. See more Eddy x D @Eddy_3520 May 17 I really love Arcane. It's a fact that I've been playing League of Legends for a few years now. Season 1 is okay, but if you keep going until the end, great things happen. Season 2 completely blew me away. A beautiful, sexy, and spicy scene with Vi and Caitlyn. I love them! They have a great dynamic in the show! Season 2 alone, when it comes to sad moments, I cried so hard I couldn't hold my tears. I highly recommend this show. I don't know if a fan who hasn't played the game will enjoy it. But I imagine fans of the game will. I watched Season 1 when it came out, and today I watched Season 2 after so much time. I regret not watching it sooner. I'll definitely go back and watch this show again! See more Julius W @RT59060138 May 17 On every rewatch Arcane S1 still holds up as an absolute masterpiece — visually, audibly, emotionally. While other fantasy stories tire you out with convoluted fate-of-the-world plots (*cough* S2 *cough*), this story about "just" two sisters who lose each other in the circumstances of a cruel world is so grounded, so gritty, so "tight" that you can't help but be invested in every beat. Powder's entire life story is one of the most heartbreaking things I've ever seen in fantasy fiction, and I still refuse to call her Jinx because that's not who you are girl and god I wish you could see it! The realistic depiction of her doubt and uncertainty and shifting loyalties to the great, 3-dimensional villain will keep you rooting for her to make the right choices until the very final moments. There are other supporting storylines and they're all top-notch, but thankfully the season never makes the mistake of losing sight of its core conflict. Just pretend they never made a sequel. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 6, 2021 Welcome to the Playground Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 6, 2021 Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science — despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 6, 2021 The Base Violence Necessary for Change An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 13, 2021 Happy Progress Day! With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move; a familiar face reemerges from Zaun to wreak havoc. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2021 Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco; Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2021 When These Walls Come Tumbling Down An eager protégé undermines his mentor on the council as a magical technology rapidly evolves; with authorities in pursuit, Jinx must face her past. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2021 The Boy Savior Caitlyn and Vi meet an ally in Zaun's streets and head into a frenzied battle with a common foe; Viktor makes a dire decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2021 Oil and Water Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics; Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance; Jinx undergoes a startling change. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 2021 The Monster You Created Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum; then, a fateful standoff changes both cities forever. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Alex Yee, Christian Linke
Executive Producer
Brandon Beck, Marc Merrill, Nicolo Laurent, Jane Chung, Thomas Vu
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2021