Arcane 2x01 Reaction

I think this show would hit alot harder for some people if they watched all 18 episodes in a row.

I struggle with this show, a lot. I get the appeal with the core characters and beautiful art style, but I think it is way more flawed than most give it credit for.. I feel like I'm taking crazy pills sometimes. I think the plot is almost incomprehensible at times, maybe I'm just stupid but there are so many characters at this point, so many different motivations, they drop hints that a character has some significance here and there and I'm just like who even is this and why should i care abt them? (Case in point, the big dude Vi is drinking with in this episode) There is a music video in the beginning of each of these episodes and ok, it is cool and the music is good, but why is it necessary? For the vibes? There are 6 more episodes in this entire show and they are still introduction questions and yet we are taking long valuable minutes for an art show and music demo, it's just confusing to me.. And the other big thing, and it's just personal preference, I am not crazy abt the animation style.. I know its extremely expensive and any animation fan will tell you its top quality, but it just doesn't look appealing to my eyes. Same issue I had with Clone wars and Rebels (not comparing them, even I know this poops on those) but still, point stands

I'd take one less haikyuu for one more arcane ngl

I need to know: Does Milena love or hate the third episode? :D

Boy, is it hard to talk about the plot of Piltover vs Zaun without seeing the parallels with certain current events, hard to not constantly be reminded of it either.

The soundtrack to this season is fucking insane!!!

Good lord this show is so pretty, and the writing is lovely too. A bunch of lines from this episode still rattle in my head: "None of this has been on our terms" is easy to say when the peace and comfort you've been enjoying depends on the quiet suffering of others. "You never fill the hole" also stings my heart especially hard. All in all, an excellent return to a lavish work of art.

I love the 3 episodes thing that Arcane does, still fits with the Netflix model but allows us to digest the show more. Can't wait for the rest

This show is awesome but sometimes it's hard to catch all the references if you don't know the whole context of this world, hope they're adapting more stories in the future, specially from one region in particular that they haven't mentioned yet...

Also , anyone a Linkin Park fan and that song sounds better in the show? Heavy is The Crown indeed, poor Cait

That Heavy is The Crown moment when Caitlin accepts her leadership of her House and puts together her strike team with Vi is so cool but all I want to do is cry coz fuck... @27:42 I am with you Lola, after this episode I just wanted to sit and digest that, too much happened there.

Now onto my thoughts of this particular episode, lol. Long rant inbound sorry. We start off with seeing the aftermath of the bomb and the only thing I wanted honestly was for my black queen Mel Medarda to survive and survive she did. Felt sad for the others but also didn’t know them so my sadness lasted two seconds lol. I was happy that Jayce saved Viktor but all I kept thinking was “this about to have some consequences”. We get to the funerals and I did feel bad for Caitlyn, losing a parent is never easy and I’m sure it eats at her that she didn’t shoot Jinx cuz if she had then this wouldn’t have happened. I felt for her. I loved how much Mel is STILL trying to do what’s right even after being caught in a bomb but honestly she is fighting a losing battle I fear, too many hotheads around her and Ambessa (another black queen albeit an evil one lol) is all too happy to stir the pot. Now this is where hard topics start coming in and my opinions on certain characters start to shift, and by that I mean specifically Vi and Caitlyn. First off I’m sorry but the tone deafness of Caitlyn to actually ask Vi to be an enforcer is just mind boggling. I get she is grieving and therefore not thinking clearly but I still was baffled by this and her saying “I thought you were on our side” was disgusting honestly. Also having Maddie(the young enforcer girl) tell to Vi you’re “one of the good ones” was so DISGUSTING, it was a very intentional very clear cut comment and the writers knew what they were doing. But imagine my surprise at what happens in the end of this episode and therefore lies my only problem so far, like I get that in the game Vi is an enforcer, I understand that it was only a matter of time before they made her one, I was prepared for it, my only issue is that I don’t feel like enough happened in this episode for her to change her mind and become one and no I don’t think the attack should have been enough honestly. Taking into account the significance of putting that badge on, a badge that is the symbol of every horrible thing that has happened to her, I felt like this should have been a decision Vi wrestled with for at least 2 episodes before going all in. But that’s just my opinion and not everybody has to agree. Also in regards to Cait, I genuinely felt bad for her throughout the episode, right up until the moment the word “animals” came out her mouth, again I understand she is grieving and therefore not thinking straight but that was disgusting and I won’t pretend it wasn’t. The route they are going with her character I believe is very good and very realistic, she represents a good portion of actual people in the real world today and I like how the show is shining a light on it, and what they are trying to say, but even though I believe it to be brilliant writing, I can’t say I particularly like her right now. I wanted to say more but this is already 5 pages long so I’m gonna leave it at that lol. Can’t wait for the deep discussions that come up during this show.

Dare I utter the words Arcane Tuesday???

In the final scene of the first season, Mel’s golden jewellery that lies across her neck and back appeared to flash just before Jinx’s rocket hit. I’m not sure but I always thought there was some relevance to that, perhaps a built-in safeguard from an attack?

The nuance with the Hextech weapons is that it's only Caitlyn's small squad armed with them. The council & Ambessa are trying to have Hextech weapons mass-produced which could fuel a major war machine and cause countless casualties here(if not around the world) The success or failure of Caitlyn's strike force is the last thing stopping a full-scale invasion of Zaun

That was Mel's mother and her bodyguard that threw those spears, along with her other crew members in the background.

Still in the middle of watching the reaction, but that lady who was attacking Jayce is the mother of that red haired boy that Jayce accidentally shot and killed with his electric hammer when he first raided the undercity with Vi(and the gauntlets) back in season 1.

Sopranos and Arcane, I feel spoiled. Glad I get to watch along with M&L this season, rather than racing ahead because I don't have the patience lmao. Can't wait for the next reaction!

Lola, the reason you watched Season 1 was because there was exactly 9 weeks before Attack on Titan came back, so we engaged in very shameless begging to get you two to watch it :D (this is becoming a pattern)

With only three episodes out I still have A LOT of thoughts. This is still one of the best shows I have seen but I have a lot to say about the characters and plots and not all of my thoughts are good tbh. Living as a black woman in America, just like with The Wire, a lot of the subject matter hits a little TOO close to home and some of these characters are putting me off in the worst way. With that being said, just like with The Wire I really do appreciate this show for bringing up these uncomfortable yet necessary subject matters, especially with what is happening in the world right now, these topics need to be discussed. On a happier note, I cannot express enough, the sheer joy at the amount of BLACK EXCELLENCE in this show, like this show possibly stands out above the rest at allowing their black characters to be perfectly nuanced and engaging, and giving them proper shine as well along with the other characters, I genuinely couldn’t ask for more. Best show is indeed correct ladies!!!!

Damn you spelled The Penguin wrong lol

sopranos episode today? new season!

my favourite depressed lesbians and mentally ill people are back ❤️❤️

OMG WE ARE SO BACK

We are so back

ughhh I'm waiting for all the episodes to be out, but I hope y'all enjoy it