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Arcane Season 2

Lately, I've seen a lot of content creators and people online reacting and talking about Arcane season 2 in a negative way, to the point where they say that the season was trash. And honestly it makes me mad. If the ending of the story, or the story itself wasn't your cup of tea, is okay. Media enjoyment and appreciation is subjective, however, we can all be objective when it comes to the actual content of said media...and that is what has me so disappointed on their takes, because their reviews (that I came across with) are flat out lacked on media literacy and did not entirely understand the source material they were reviewing.

Let's start with the character arcs...in my honest opinion. THEY WERE GOOD. ALL OF THEM. I feel like a lot of people are exaggerating when it came to the arcs (especially Vi, Jinx and Caitlyn's) saying that they were not developed enough like in the first season, but I disagree. Most of their arcs for season 2 were HEAVLY hinted and foreshadowed in season 1, mostly Jinx's and Cait's.

One of the arc that gets more hate is Vi's, and is because of the s3x scene of season 2 episode 8 and the finale of season 2 episode 9, and overall season 1. As well as her forgiveness towards Caitlyn and how she acted selfishly in that episode. However, they don't take into account 2 things: 1. Vi is heartbroken (for what it feels the 30th time in both seasons) because Jinx/Powder tears and rejects Vi's help and unconditional love (Vi's fatal flaw is not knowing when to drop the towel, and establishing boundaries for herself, believe me, I learned that THE HARD WAY ) .

2. Vi and Caitlyn might not have enough time to talk about their feelings as deeply as they would've liked (a literal WAR is coming) so, they did it in the most raw and truthful form of love language, touch and eyes. No words, they weren't needed either.

Don't blame her for doing what it felt right in the moment, also let's be real here. Jinx gave her consent, and decided to leave Vi (Vi doesn't know the context, we do), for her sibling's benefit and love for her, because it hurts to Jinx that Vi is not taking care of herself and not pursuing what she truly wants, which is Caitlyn.

Was it in the worst moment of Jinx deteriorating mind? Yes. Was it out of place?...Maybe. But, was it necessary for the plot? OBVIOUSLY.

The s3x scene holds and magnifies the arcs of the couple and their vulnerability (Vi taking the leap and show her feelings, and Caitlyn responding and being truthful of hers). There are videos that explain the importance and the weight that holds in the arcs of Caitlyn and Violet, way in depth and detailed. They all point out the symbols and meanings of their gestures, which are wonderful. And ties together their bond and their strengths. As a younger sibling, strangely enough, I connect with Vi more than Jinx. That is because of the parental and family expectations that they have on me. I had to take a role of being the caretaker since "I'm more mentally stable". So I understand why Vi is the way she is.

Therefore, I understand and relate to Vi wanting to be selfish for once, without feeling guilty about it later. Not having regrets.

I recently rewatched both seasons and I have to say, it all played out perfectly, including the finale. And it payed off to all the build up in season 1, because of the foreshadows and plot devices used in both seasons to tell the story. The plot points and story arcs were very good, especially since they all connected to the main theme, which is forgiveness. Where do you draw the line in where there is nothing left to forgive or how far are you willing to do so. The plots truly showcased what is Arcane (narratively and character) and how does storytelling (mostly subtext, non-verbal and visual ) actually work. The way the writers handled it was MAGNIFICENT and TRAGIC. Which serves right for the story they conveyed in the series.

I think, one of the reasons that this season was received poorly (compared to season 1) is due to the already constructed ending and story lines that we might have thought of. Which might have more things or less than the main series but it was something to cling on before the premiere of the last season. And because of it, they judge it extremely and harshly without actually taking into account what the story was actually about. Would it have benefited of more episodes? No. Would it have benefited of more runtime? in some things, yes but at the same time, i don't mind it and I believe that it is good. Would it have been better if there was another season to wrap up the story? Definitely not. That is due to the story being pretty much a solid story with a few strong undertones that have unfolded before its finale. I LOVE Arcane, and I would watch it again and again (both seasons). I think, it is one of the biggest series of all time and also the most compelling one in modern media). This final season brought me to tears and this hollow feeling in my chest yet satisfied by the way it ended the main journey of Runeterra, and opened to many more.

Also controversial opinion, but I like season 2 a lot more than season 1. And that is because, I love the development of it (the show of progression and how it embraces the themes showed on the series)

BTW, THE MUSIC SLAPS. BEST OST HANDS DOWN MIC DROP!!!!!!

(P.S. As an english literature major, I might have more insight on this but don't be afraid to disagree/agree in the comments)

I want to know how y'all felt and if you want to ask me something or debate this, you're free to do so. I hope I can create a save space for all types of convos about this show.

love,

~lovely References:

https://youtu.be/dRvgb_CB9Ss?si=rQGmpPAYL5XrDR1u https://youtu.be/LZ6szm2fmB4?si=k7l-OuE018PpctjM https://youtu.be/0nhTS9-P7eQ?si=MkMntcyQZTHPzgYZ https://youtu.be/l0-We7fyCaQ?si=aP-fhcWxSspphBT-https://youtu.be/sIJEQjMqiNA?si=xF8rt77LKAG0Kpp6 https://youtu.be/NtDGwZxQyio?si=ZTKq1E2VetcXkyis https://youtu.be/30zVFfziBuk?si=AQpE6cntutdQvBfz https://youtu.be/9Lro6HmaWiA?si=PxPq4U8s138nlHw4. https://youtu.be/W3cNewkYB8o?si=LsyGnzC3iaMpr7K1 https://youtu.be/nD9cNowdBQg?si=jxqwX1tmuunnZpHi

What my best friend sees before my phone falls on face time:

pov: The ATSV fandom joining the arcane fandom because BTSV isn't coming until 2030. (arcane is all we got left)

I know.

I know how IT

will end.

violets

Me trying to learn the Arcane art style part two, electric bogaloo. Ekko ended up the best but idk if it was because I was getting better or because he's my favorite character so I tried harder lol

These two! 💙❤️

This was Vi’s exact reaction to Cait when she took her top off.

⋆ MASTERLIST ⋆

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐔𝐒 !

~ ELLIE WILLIAMS 🦕

𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐄 !

~ VI 🐻

𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐒 !

~ HAZEL CALLAHAN 💣

𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 !

~ BILLIE EILISH 🎤

BOOMSHAKALAKA

That hand is caits

@rimri4m

me seeing Sevika x male!reader as if that isn’t a raging dyk3…… 🤨

waiting for someone to make a fic where isha lives happily ever after fr bc i can not take this im tweaking

Arcane Worksheets!

Here are some agere worksheet I made for arcane including a wordsearch and a couple matching exercises

Have fun! I'm working on some connect the dots and mazes rn so look out for those

Also feel free to reblog with your finished sheets or send them to me. I'd love to see them :3

GAY REYNOLDS RAPING GREASERS TO PULL GREAT HARDCORE PORNS WITH HER DEE REYNOLDS COCK

Someone needs to edit Caitvi to Glue by Gigi Perez if I don’t end up doing it myself

Vi took, “eat the rich” way too seriously.

Desperately need a fic of young Caitlyn and Vi interacting 😫

they have been part of each other’s stories before they even knew it.

They were not too lazy, and created new art. After the season 2 teaser, my head was blown away with joy ... :)

ep 6 of Arcane: why isn't anyone talking about powder/jinx drinking the same juice, in the same cup, like she did as a bby with vander aaaaa just unexpected feelz... that's too bittersweet for my wellbeing

someone give this girl a hug

A floating mirror.

Your siblings smile warmly behind you. ☞

they're taking the breakups so well

I feel a sort of tension between them two

I guess I know the reason

Arcane Season 2 Theory: Caitlyn's Lip Scar As a Hint to a Turning Point

Scrolling Tumblr posts after publication of Arcane Season 2 trailer I noticed not only that Caitlyn will get a scar on her lip like many other Arcane fans did, but also a bounch of other details around the scar those are possible hints to the certain way how story would develop.

Presumably, this is chonologically the fist scene was shown because here Caitlyn still wears her dress from Season 1 and later we see her only in an enforcer's uniform. No scar here.

Afterwards Caitlyn would become the Scheriff of Piltover what is 100% canon from League of Legends lore and would suit the Arcane story as well - Marcus is dead, her mother with high likelihood is also dead, and Caitlyn has a motivation to take the post in order to keep Piltover safe. In the scene where Caityn is giving orders we don't see the scar yet.

The same is for the teaser where Caitlyn and Vi stand shoulder to shoulder. Caitlyn still isn't hurt.

However, the trailer is hugely focused on a battle between enforcer Vi and Jinx that would take place somewhere probably in Zaun, in a place with stone columns and a plenty of Jinx's painting or splashes of paint on the walls.

So, the first part of my theory is that Caitlyn would take part in the same battle agains Jinx and would get the scar then. Why do I think so? In the trailer we see a scene where Caitlyn is between stone columns those remind a lot the identic place with fighting Vi and Jinx.

Later, Caitlyn is shown in the same location but tired and hurt. The wound on her lip coincides perfectly with the place of a future scar. Caitlyn seems to be confused and she lost concentration she had before the first shot. On the background there are also paint on the colomns that hints this is Jinx's shelter. But most I point out Caitlyn's lack of focus and even shock. In my opinion, she doesn't know what she must do and I remember only one moment in Season 1 when Caitlyn had a rifle in hands and wasn't sure to shoot or not - the final episode when Jinx took her and Vi hostages. The second part of my theory is that Jinx would do something to Vi or she would take any actions putting Vi into threat that wouldn't let Caitlyn to shoot in order not to hurt Vi.

Finally, we see Caitlyn with the lip scar and simultaniously we don't see Vi next to her as it was shown in the teaser. Instead of Vi, we can notice anger and a bit of grief on Caitlyn's face and in her eyes. The third part of my theory is that Jinx would do harm to Vi and Caitlyn would want to take revenge not only for her mother but for Vi as well. Confrontation with Jinx would become fundamental and even more personal for Caitlyn.

I would like to say it is just a theory that crossed my mind when I took a longer look on a bounch of scenes we have now. This theory could be the truth or a delusion, but Season 1 of Arcane was very attentive to the details, and this time the producers could leave us a hint in the trailer.

Arcane actually depicts how Caitlyn's goal evolves from "find the Hextech Gemstone" to "find a girlfriend"

From the speculations I’ve seen exploring scenarios where Vi is transported to the universe in episode 7, I’ve seen two perspectives

The sad one; where her issues with guilt and self-doubt are worsened by a world that has everything she’s ever wanted and it’s the one where she died

And the happy one; where she gets to see who powder would have been, gets to see Vander and Mylo and Claggor

I feel bad that nobody seems to have realized the third funny perspective; that there are so many people there that she would reflexively punch in the face

One of my favorite aspects of Arcane aus where everyone meets during the heist in Jayce’s lab is how easily conceivable it is that Vi would still start calling Caitlyn “Cupcake”

Caitlyn: you won’t get away with this you thief

Vi: keep snarling, you’re adorable Cupcake

Caitlyn, blushing:… Cupcake?

Powder: Cupcake?

Vi: I saw Claggor eating cupcakes earlier, okay! I’m hungry!

Vi: you know what, now that I have a super rich girlfriend, I’m gonna buy The Last Drop. I think that’ll be a good way to come full circle, get back in touch with my community, and regain a sense of control over my life

*at councilor Sevika’s office*

WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE BURNED IT DOWN!??!

Vi, working the security detail for a Noxian diplomatic assembly: Mel! How is the only girl who can upstage my tattoo game. That is what those are right?

Mel: Initially yes, although since unlocking my abilities I believe they have become part of my body

Vi:… Holy shit, you are cool

Caitlyn: All this decision for the fate of the city is hard, I wish my mother was still here to give us advice

Vi: yeah, I miss my mom too

Jayce: yeah, moms are the best

Vi: not your mom Mel, your mom sucks

Mel: Fair enough

Caitlyn, waking up in a prison cell, cuddling in Vi’s big strong arms:… Right, NOW I should probably break things off with Maddie