Netflix
Arcane
Sisters Vi and Powder are torn apart by the conflict between utopian Piltover and the oppressed Undercity of Zaun — a tragedy that transforms Powder into the chaotic Jinx.
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Quick Facts
AI Summary
The gold standard of video game adaptations — a steampunk tragedy about two sisters that transcends its League of Legends origins.
Series Details
Series Overview
- Premise
- Two sisters on opposite sides of a class war between the gleaming city of Piltover and the toxic Undercity of Zaun.
- Tone
- Adult animated drama — steampunk, tragedy, and explosive action with painterly 3D animation.
- Setting
- Runeterra — Piltover (City of Progress) and Zaun (the Undercity), connected by the Bridge of Progress.
- Release format
- Each season released in 3 Acts of 3 episodes weekly on Netflix.
Production
- Animation studio
- Fortiche Production (Paris, France)
- Showrunners
- Christian Linke and Alex Yee
- Composers
- Alexander Temple and Alex Seaver (Mako)
- Opening theme
- "Enemy" by Imagine Dragons and JID
- Budget
- Reported ~$250 million combined for both seasons (including marketing)
- Development
- Six years to produce Season 1; announced at League of Legends 10th anniversary (2019)
Expanded Universe
- Source game
- League of Legends (Riot Games, 2009)
- Feature film
- No standalone film — series concluded with Season 2
- Related media
- In-game Arcane skins, Fortnite crossover, art book, vinyl soundtracks
- Future
- Riot has stated Arcane's story is complete; new Runeterra projects in development separately
Episodes
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S02E02
S02E03
S02E04
S02E05
S02E06
S02E07
S02E08
S02E09
Heavy Is the Crown
After Jinx's attack, Piltover mourns its dead and prepares for war with Zaun. · 43 min · Nov 9, 2024
Watch It All Burn
Piltover mobilizes; Jinx hides with young orphan Isha and plots her next move. · 43 min · Nov 9, 2024
Finally Got the Name Right
Caitlyn hunts Jinx; Ambessa meets the Black Rose; Viktor awakens with powers. · 44 min · Nov 9, 2024
Paint the Town Blue
Jinx and Sevika go undercover as Ambessa intensifies the hunt. · 43 min · Nov 16, 2024
Blisters and Bedrock
Vi returns to pit fighting; the human-wolf hybrid is revealed as Vander. · 43 min · Nov 16, 2024
The Message Hidden Within the Pattern
Viktor heals Vander at his sanctuary; Ambessa and Caitlyn close in. · 44 min · Nov 16, 2024
Pretend Like It's the First Time
Ekko visits a parallel universe where Powder never became Jinx. · 43 min · Nov 23, 2024
Killing Is a Cycle
Jayce returns from a post-apocalyptic future; Viktor and Ambessa attack Piltover. · 43 min · Nov 23, 2024
The Dirt Under Your Nails
Series finale — Viktor ascends; Jinx makes the ultimate sacrifice for Vi. · 50 min · Nov 23, 2024
Cast & Characters
Hailee Steinfeld
Vi
Ella Purnell
Powder / Jinx
Jason Spisak
Silco
Kevin Alejandro
Jayce Talis
Katie Leung
Caitlyn Kiramman
Toks Olagundoye
Mel Medarda
Harry Lloyd
Viktor
JB Blanc
Vander / Warwick
Reed Shannon
Ekko
Mick Wingert
Heimerdinger
Amirah Vann
Ambessa Medarda
Minnie Driver
LeBlanc
Vi
Character
Jinx
Character
Silco
Character
Jayce
Character
Viktor
Character
Crew
Christian Linke
Creator / Showrunner / Writer
Alex Yee
Creator / Showrunner / Writer
Pascal Charrue
Director
Arnaud Delord
Director
Alexander Temple
Composer
Alex Seaver
Composer (Mako)
Fortiche Production
Animation Studio
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