What am I missing? (Upcoming Arcane content)
Added 2025-03-04 17:11:19 +0000 UTC
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The thing that really stood out to me, and that I haven't seen discussed (doesn't mean it hasn't been) is how, although Powder thinks she is responsible for all the bad stuff (is a Jinx), we see that it is Vi's absence, NOT Powder/Jinx's absence that makes literally the entire world a better place in the alt timeline. And it was Vi who took the mean nickname, and then imprinted it on Powder at her absolute most vulnerable time (not saying I don't get how completely messed up Vi was in that moment). And then you think about how Vi was the one leading the raids (against Vander's instructions), turning herself in (against Vander's wishes), attempting the rescue (against Vander's wishes).... it is Vi who incites events getting worse every time. The best thing that ever happened to Powder in the alt timeline was losing Vi.
Mog vGB
2025-03-24 03:24:52 +0000 UTCSomething that really interested me, especially on the second watch, was the parallels between Viktor and Mel. Both coming from such wildly different backgrounds but having the arcane forced upon them in different ways. Mel being born with her powers compared to how Viktor had to augment his body may represent a sort of gap in privilege, with Mel also being born into power and wealth. These parallels are present in both seasons, especially in regards to their relationship and interactions with Jayce.
Lilly Cassano
2025-03-07 14:18:06 +0000 UTCI would like to suggest a list of videos here. After finishing Arcane, I recommend the following videos as a follow-up:: - “Welcome to Noxus - Bite Marks (ft. TEYA) | 2025 Season 1 Cinematic - League of Legends” (5:03). It's actually a cinematic for the new League of Legends season, but it has an Arcane reference, and by the way, it contains a small sequel to what happens after Arcane. - “Still Here | Season 2024 Cinematic - League of Legends (ft. Forts, Tiffany Aris, and 2WEI)” (4:19). The cinematic is about Kindred, who also appears in the Ambessa cinematic (Blood Sweat & Tears ft. Sheryl Lee Ralph | Official Music Video - League of Legends). - “Worlds 2021 Show Open Presented by Mastercard: Imagine Dragons, JID, Denzel Curry, Bea Miller, PVRIS” (13:58). Arcane was teased in this show. - “Worlds 2024 Finals Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard ft. Linkin Park, Ashnikko and More!” (12:03). Included two Arcane songs and also “Still Here” so I can recommend that too. After the videos above, you can dive into the lore videos by Necrit, which I recommend in the following order: - “League's Universe Explained For Arcane Fans” (30:32) - “What Is The Black Rose? (Arcane Lore Explained)” (21:26) - “The Lore of The Bite Marks Cinematic Explained” (28:50) - “The Lore of Ambessa's Cinematic Explained” (30:20) - “The Lore of ‘Still Here’ Cinematic Explained” (29:04) - “The ‘Still Here’ Lore References Got Crazier” (14:43) After that, I can also recommend: - “Where is Arcane Going Next?” (16:46) - “Riot Revealed How Arcane Affects Canon Lore” (1:56:53). It's an interview with Christian Linke. Finally, I can recommend the following videos. Maybe not necessarily to react to them, but just to watch in private, because they are quite long, especially the ones for season 2: - “The Hidden Details Of Arcane - Act 1” (20:56) - “The Hidden Details Of Arcane - Act 2” (26:39) - “The Hidden Details Of Arcane - Act 3” (30:33) - “The Hidden Details of Arcane 2 - Act 1” (1:39:34) - “The Hidden Details of Arcane 2 - Act 2” (1:33:43) - “The Hidden Details of Arcane 2 - Act 3” (1:59:11) If you want to dive deeper into the rabbit hole of this universe, there is still a lot I could recommend, but I'll just leave it with what I think is relevant for Arcane.
Amnesius
2025-03-05 12:02:15 +0000 UTCOh thanks, I'll give that a watch!
bibarich (Lil' CuTzZz)
2025-03-05 06:36:19 +0000 UTCHad no idea there was a scene of Powder calling Vi Mama😅
Frix
2025-03-05 04:35:46 +0000 UTCI would also recommend the behind-the-scenes videos on wearemako's channel as well as the one on Woodkid's!
Benjamin
2025-03-05 03:30:59 +0000 UTCWorlds 2021 is really good!
Benjamin
2025-03-05 03:21:17 +0000 UTCAgreed!
Benjamin
2025-03-05 03:18:18 +0000 UTCHe reacted to it in the latest stream!
Benjamin
2025-03-05 03:16:56 +0000 UTCDefinitely!
Benjamin
2025-03-05 03:16:21 +0000 UTCAgreed!
Benjamin
2025-03-05 03:16:12 +0000 UTCI don't recommend doing the cinematics, as they are, for the most part, not related to arcane. Only do them if you are interested in the lore of Runeterra outside of Piltover & Zaun. Even then, most of them are promos for the game or just good music with nice animation.
Duke
2025-03-04 23:56:44 +0000 UTCif you don't want to watch all the cinematics, in my opinion the cinemtaics from the year 2019, 2020 and 2022 - 2025 are the best. In the cinematic from the year 2020 are Cait and Vi and the cinematic from the year 2025 could be a teaser for the next series.
Ober
2025-03-04 23:36:02 +0000 UTCI’d love to see a video where you just talk about your opinions about the show, what you liked, what you didn’t, your interpretation of the themes of the show
C_Forde
2025-03-04 21:59:09 +0000 UTC- maybe the Teaser video of season 1 on the burj Khalifa ("Arcane: Lighting Up the Dubai Skyline | Burj Khalifa Video", 3 minutes long) - The LoL World championship opening ceremony from 2021. There are some cool extra scenes and a live adaption of the "Playground" scene. ("Worlds 2021 Show Open Presented by Mastercard", 14 minutes long) - The Jinx get jinxed music video ( "Get Jinxed (ft. Djerv) | Official Music Video", 3 minutes long) - all cinematics from 2009-2024. It is nice to see the evolution of the animation. Also the cinematics from 2019 and 2020 were the reason i wanted to watch Arcane, because I thaugt a series with this quality would be awesome. My expectations were blown away. XD ("ALL LEAGUE OF LEGENDS CINEMATICS (2009=2024)", 40minues long, maybe livestream?) ( - maybe a cool music video("Warriors (ft. Imagine Dragons) | Worlds 2014 - League of Legends", 3min long))
Ober
2025-03-04 21:40:26 +0000 UTCi think so around when vi slaps powder
sarah pickles
2025-03-04 21:17:17 +0000 UTCWhat was the Mama scene in episode 3?
Frix
2025-03-04 20:33:14 +0000 UTCThere's a yt playlist about season 2, but it's not as long as Bridging the Rift. - Making Arcane | Arcane: Season 2 | Netflix - Arcane Afterglow: Act I , Act 2 and Act 3 | Netflix
Drabolik Lz
2025-03-04 19:49:15 +0000 UTCi think hes talking about if/when powder called vi mama (wow the isha mama is a call back to powder cool )
sarah pickles
2025-03-04 19:41:41 +0000 UTCIts about S1E3
alex lavrenof
2025-03-04 19:34:11 +0000 UTCHe wrote down ’Mama’ scene in the notes. Is that not what he’s referering to in episode 6?
Frix
2025-03-04 19:11:53 +0000 UTCseason two ep 6 in the cells isha calls out "Mama" during the warwics atack pluss your down time or rest time or PHD time lol
sarah pickles
2025-03-04 18:43:56 +0000 UTCThink your missing TLOU episode 1 reaction ;)
MJ Eid
2025-03-04 18:40:00 +0000 UTCSomeone else posted this in the chat a while ago, but a playthrough of 'Jinx Fixes Everything' would be cool to see. They are 5-10 minute escape rooms with some cool lore that were released with each act. Playable versions are linked here: https://wiki.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/Jinx_Fixes_Everything
Markus
2025-03-04 18:34:22 +0000 UTCI’d love to hear your thoughts on child soldiers. Georgia talked about it in a video, but I think you could also add to the discussion.
Carol Grein Ericson
2025-03-04 18:15:54 +0000 UTCrewatch ep 6 before ep7 ?)
Rogshas
2025-03-04 18:04:21 +0000 UTCThe original test footage that they uploaded on youtube
bibarich (Lil' CuTzZz)
2025-03-04 17:35:14 +0000 UTCOnce you’ve finished the show you can go and watch/react to the Game Awards Arcane live performance. Very worthwhile.
Jesse Mills
2025-03-04 17:32:34 +0000 UTCNecrit's lore video(s), especially the one about the general lore of the World. Makes sense to watch after you finished Season 2 and watched the "Bite Marks" Music Video / Cinematic (which you should watch after finishing Season 2 of Arcane. This could give you more info about the world, as well as context, less so about the specific characters though
Jörn Lüerßen
2025-03-04 17:16:57 +0000 UTC
