*ARCANE* is BACK! (and I'm already a mess)

[@yungfinz]

Saw a cool theory that Jinx made Sevika’s arm like that because she was also a serious gambler in season 1. So it has a bit of both their personalities.

[@benmoore8809]

Yea, you can tell it grows on her as the fight progresses. By the end she's chasing that gambler's high.

[@captainziggy82]

That’s exactly what it is

[@BattleAngelFan99]

Wow, that's cool really. I, not being a gambler, would be asking Jinx to fix it to give me more direct control. Of course, I'm a bit of a tinkerer myself so I might try to reverse engineer it.

[@dargron7614]

Part of it is also because we see Jinx cannibalising Vi's boxing machine to make it - the machine that was symbolic of her always competing to be as good as her sister. Jinx is severing the last of her emotional attachment to Vi (perhaps even considering Sevika as a replacement), the same way Vi is severing hers and accepting Powder is gone.

[@HimitsuHunter]

@@benmoore8809 And someone else noticed that the arm Rewards her for actively landing attacks by adding to the score when she manages to hit with whatever random thing it gives her... so it's rewarding her for making the pull AND for figuring out how to make use of whatever the result is.

[@Alex_Under_Platz]

Just blindly checked the channel for this reaction. And there it posted 5 min ago. 10/10 service

[@CrazeeAdam]

Nat is an amazing reactor and creator tbh.

[@ruisilva2617]

​@@CrazeeAdami think she is terrible

[@theamavoid]

​@@ruisilva2617 I'm sorry that you think that, that's sad.

[@NoblinGoblin]

Why is it sad? People are allowed to dislike things. Everyone has different tastes. ​@@theamavoid

[@theamavoid]

@@NoblinGoblin To feel the need to just say "she is terrible" is sad, not constructive at all, and the "i think" at the beginning doesn't dilute it at all

[@BaronVonHardcharger]

Feels like Vi finally learned Vander's lessons, but then ended up stuck exactly where Vander was before he died... What a good show.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

Releasing toxic gas and bullying people of Zaun isn't exactly what I'd call "learning Vander's lessons"

[@ai1.8]

@@LadyDoomsinger I think they mean about how violence won't solve her problems and her fighting wouldn't, as well as dealing with the regret and shame vander had about betraying and hurting Silco. As well as how he feels he has to be a team player with Zaun's oppressors in order to do what would keep people "safe."

[@LadyDoomsinger]

@@ai1.8 How does the "violence won't solve her problems" square with her going into the undercity with Hextech gauntlets to beat on her enemies? Or her expressed desire to kill Jinx, just because she doesn't like the way she turned out. I think there's a possibility that she "might" learn Vander's lessons eventually - especially seeing how Caitlyn is currently acting... But you are very much getting ahead of yourself if you think she's reached that point already.

[@ai1.8]

​​@@LadyDoomsingerBrother chill oml 💀. Obviously these lessons would be in the future after she reflects on everything, everyone's arc in the story is still developing. And they're all potentially possibilities, im simply just trying to provide some insight on these comments.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

@@ai1.8 I apologize if I seemed overly combative - expressing your thoughts through text sometimes comes across the wrong way. I was simply discussing a character's development according to my understanding of the situation, and pushing back against what seemed to me to be faulty - or at least premature - assumptions regarding that development.

[@captainziggy82]

Caitlyn’s coronation scene is so well done, the score, the chest pounding, the truth of Ambessa setting them up being revealed, VI’s homie leaving, just sooooo good

[@Hession0Drasha]

Bro was like, "guess i'll get drunk"

[@captainziggy82]

@ honestly not a bad alternative 😂

[@TheDrosul]

A small touch is that the music Sevika's new arm plays is the song "Get Jinxed" (same song Jinx was listening to when she had her headphones on and Silco was yelling at her). It's the song created for Jinx's reveal/launch trailer for the game.....so in universe she's literally jamming out to a song about herself, and now forcing Sevika to do the same.

[@alexwang3282]

the Get Jinxed mv is also the vert first animation Fortiche worked with Riot.

[@BattleAngelFan99]

@@alexwang3282 I can't get enough of Jinx not getting enough of that song. :D

[@georgebromley8717]

If you look at the intro credits, the characters are referencing classic plays… Caitlin as Macbeth, Viktor as phantom of the opera, Jinx as les mis, and Mel and Ambessa are shown depicting Caesar… which is very interesting cus all of these are tragedies, which doesn’t look good for the rest of the show haha

[@AshtonWizard]

She doesn’t miss, however Vi was RIGHT there, she’s enraged, the hextech was glitching out, AND there was a kid in the way. They’ve already shown the bullets she’s using are not tiny, they make massive holes. I don’t care if she doesn’t miss, she shouldn’t be willing to take that chance with Vi and the kid there. Season 1 Caitlyn would be appalled by her behavior this season

[@AshtonWizard]

Oh, and her mother, who sealed up the Grey so the Undercity could finally breathe nom-toxic air and Caitlyns using it to gas them. I love her but she’s doing some really fucked up shit this season. And poor Vi, left down there crying. She’s lost basically everyone at this point, then her girlfriend turns into a fascist

[@umhi9778]

I mean, season one Vi was willing to risk Jace accidently killing kids for him to help her shut down silico's factories.

[@Vendea]

​@@umhi9778let's all remember that in season one, Vi was also blinded by her desire for revenge against Silco. That whole ordeal ended very poorly for Vi so maybe she's just trying to keep Caitlyn from a similar fall.

[@Meraxes6]

I didn’t like how extreme her behavior was at first, but after thinking about it more it makes sense- Cait has never experienced loss or trauma before, and it’s been one thing after another. She wasn’t ready to fight dirty until after the funeral attack, she even noticed how easy it was for her to hate Zaunites after just one act. If Ambessa hadn’t interfered and radicalized her, things may have been different

[@LeapingRat]

i dont understand how vi is concerned about a child being shot one but it literally just happened to save herself 5 seconds earlier when caitlin shot the gun out of ishas hand. caitlin is a good shot. she wouldnt have missed

[@maxxcalilung5157]

my beige flag is that i watch natalie's movie reactions on my main tv in the living room while wrapped in a blanket with my snacks

[@eyan8649]

Must be real cozy when she says grab a drink, grab a snack, and lets get into (show)

[@kuivia]

@@eyan8649 Man I love getting into (show)

[@McSireson]

I have to say, seeing Maddie, the happy go lucky naive newbie, fall for the tribalism really sells how messed up the situation feels.

[@Wraiven22]

It shows how easily good people can fall into fascist and authoritarian nationalist militarism. We see that right now in the Middle East.

[@McSireson]

​@@Wraiven22 And other places too, even the west. But that's neither here nor there. I'm just talking about this fictional show.

[@datzfatz2368]

@@McSireson A ficitonal show that handles topics from the real world, both historical and current, with care and nuance. One of the reason its so good!

[@McSireson]

@@datzfatz2368 For sure, but bringing current day politics into discussions on what is meant to be entertainment feels like a bit of a minefield. It very easily takes a turn to shouting matches and name calling. Talking generally, in this case about authoritarianism, fascism and the like is another thing. But yes, the show handles these topics phenomenally!

[@datzfatz2368]

@@McSireson yeah, nunance and critical thinking when it comes to these issues is unfortunatly becoming ever rarer in discourse. Its a real shame^^

[@Karisberry]

Your big heart and empathy makes me feel so much better about getting choked up so bad at all this

[@Wraiven22]

If more people had empathy like this the world would be a wonderful place. With how dark and greedy the world is it often feels like a curse, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

[@Real_Genji]

21:37 nobody with empathy would say this

[@miigi-p4939]

@@Real_Genji i feel like people with empathy would say that tbh like name one good quality of smidge

[@birdbeep1s947]

i feel like you're the only reaction channel i've seen who regards the complexities between Caitlyn, Vi, and Jinx's relationships. it's more than surface-level betrayal - there's an inherent separation between the classes that Vi is desperately trying to bridge with Caitlyn to no avail. when Caitlyn says that she knows how it feels to have her parents killed by enforcers, it's inherently tonedeaf because her mother had a funeral procession, a memorial. people mourned for her as a respected member of the council. comparatively, Vi's parents were killed in war by enforcers; slaughtered as casualties by the reigning upper class and left in the streets among the rubble. they weren't awarded such bravery for fighting for their cause - respect and freedom for the people of the undercity - since that would directly go against the interests of everyone in Piltover that benefits from the oppression of the people of Zaun, Caitlyn included. in my opinion, Vi can understand how Cait might be feeling, but Cait could never fully reciprocate Vi's trauma, oppression, and familial/emotional turmoil.

[@babiegat]

This 💯

[@kuivia]

Absolutely but to be fair the memorial became a massacre in the middle of mourning.

[@ohood1788]

@@kuivia That's true but I also think that instance shows the disparity between the two. The Zaunite that attacked the memorial did so in order to avenge her son, which apparently makes them "animals" yet Caitlyn believes she's fully justified in flooding Zaun's streets with the grey to avenge her mother. Not to mention how her mother's killer, Jinx, is a wanted criminal with a bounty on her head but that kid's killer, Jayce, is not only a free man but allowed to keep his position of power despite all those witnesses to his crime. Zaunites' lives are seen as insignificant so their deaths are ultimately meaningless, however, if one of their own is killed they see it as justification for chemical warfare and a fascist regime.

[@govinddas7876]

@@kuivia notice how they targetted the governing body though? They targetted Mel, they targetted Jayce, and they targetted anyone who fought back. Unlike Caitlyn who's choking out the entire undercity to get what she wants.

[@Wraiven22]

Every single second of this show could be an art piece worth hanging on a wall. It’s insane the amount of talent on display in every aspect. I can’t.

[@corner7726]

thank you natalie gold for uploading this youtube video for our enjoyment

[@gardenagnostic4138]

True!

[@nitemarestlk]

Remember folks. Just cause she painted it pretty colors doesn't mean she didn't blast Piltover with the gray. A small demonstration to smash their sense of security but still poison from the vents.

[@cherrickdinn]

34:12 what is he doing? science

[@SeanBoyce-gp]

He's making a note here: huge success.

[@therealneal3034]

Yeah, Ambessa out here making Lannister plays and I’m here for it.

[@TheGRAclan]

It's kinda interesting to see it from the perspective of someone who has absolutely no idea what Singed is doing

[@maverin9311]

There are theories that Mel's gold plating that she wears protected her based on the reflection of the plates when the rocket struck and the lack of cracks on the floor around her after the blast.

[@feykro222]

I also heard theory that someone from Black Rose protected her and Jayce because they are assets for them.

[@N0nManfiold99]

? Not understanding how being barely covered in armour would protect her unless you're referring to magic. I think she just got lucky, just like Jayce. There are so many variables with explosions; shrapnel trejectory, material resistances, composition of the detonated device, list goes on.

[@joshsvoboda5998]

Necrit released a video , there is suspicion that she may be wearing a piece of zhonyas Hourglass or something to that effect , because , there is a very clear circle of no damage around her council seat. it is intriguing to be sure !

[@sphinxwidget]

OH! I didn't even think about Zhonya's Hourglass... But honestly that may be it? The end of last season the metal plates on her back glowed and she seemed to be alerted to the danger, and then this season so far she also seemed to have the same look when she was about to be attacked during her memorial speech.

[@eddiewalter6003]

@@joshsvoboda5998 The initial guesses at that flash was Locket of the Iron Solari iirc

[@EpimethiusPSN]

Nat - "It was a lot darker and emotionally traumatic than I thought it would be." Me - "That actually sounds, exactly, like playing League Of Legends."

[@CP_Maverick]

I've also been wondering what happened to Heimerdinger's poro. Natalie is out here asking the right questions.

[@kadeamgreaves4790]

My theory about both Mel and Jayce surviving is that Mel has some sorta of special armor (the gold stuff she wears on her arms and legs), you see it glow in season one right before the bomb hits and then again at the right start of season 2 before the smoke clears and you can see jayce's face properly. So I think the armor protected both of them and Mel is hiding it, because even Jayce is confused to how he survived without a scratch.

[@jammyjimmy666]

"Got himself hooked up to a monster" Oh Nat, you have no idea how right you are.... I can't wait for the reveal

[@Shishiwata]

Just a blood sniffa cutie 🥰

[@benjaminosterloh3605]

Trivial trivia: 1.) Viktor’s first “recruit” is a minor character that has had a couple appearances. First as a normal accountant being harassed by in the bar and then protected by Vander, then a Shimmer addict whom Caitlyn gave a presumably much needed hug, and then an extremely remorseful snitch who gave away Vi and Caitlyn’s position so he could get his fix 2.) The reason Sevika was in such pain despite not having a Hextech weapon? There’s still shards of Hextech shrapnel in her neck from when Powder blew things way out of proportion in Episode Three of the first season. Jace smacking the Wild Rune affected Hextech regardless if weaponry or otherwise 3.) Caitlyn jabbing Vi in the chest has a double meaning as that’s the same spot Sevika stabbed and poisoned Vi after their first fight. Vi opened a sore and painful wound, so Caitlyn returned the favor

[@lorenmartinez2384]

Sevika was in pain because her arm has hextech in it, that’s how jinx made it.

[@benjaminosterloh3605]

@ ~ Bit of both? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sleepypossumn]

32:40 that eye roll is so relatable😭

[@wemustdissent]

Love this show, have never played the game...but I did learn recently that at least in the video game League of Legends Vi is called "Vi the Enforcer". So I guess this is basically origin story to where she gets to here, becoming an enforcer.

[@benschultz1784]

This is the origin story of: -Vi -Jinx -Ekko -Heimerdinger -Jayce -Caitlyn -Singed -Victor -Warwick -Ambessa

[@wemustdissent]

@@benschultz1784 fair for most of those, but I feel like the origin story of Ambessa was something like 30 years prior...and Heimerdinger even further.

[@krysisstorm2703]

If not an origin, then more of a Lore introduction for Heimerdinger, Ambessa, and looks like maybe even(Spoilers) LeBlanc!

[@christianweber7039]

@@krysisstorm2703 That small (Spoilers) legit does nothing to shield people from potential spoilers, my dude. As soon as you process that, your head as already read further.

[@krysisstorm2703]

@christianweber7039 Honestly, the (spoilers) was more of a joke! People who know League lore already knew this, and those that don't have no idea who LeBlanc is! So unless they go Google it or something, then nothing is actually spoiled!

[@benovermire3372]

Extremely important point I noticed: jinx instinctively protected the kid with her body. There’s a bit of human left in the monster. Id bet they’re going to expand on this in the future

[@Lightice1]

3:00 - Cait's mother was part of the Council and one of the three who died. 15:15 - And Sevika had a massive fistfight with Vi after Jinx strung her up. 27:20 - Mel's mother didn't keep Mel's brother's death a secret, she told it to her directly in the last season. She's hiding her current plans, not her motives.

[@LeisurelyShtooping]

If you pause, you can see a ring around where Mel was standing as if something protected her from the explosion.

[@grahamvandyke]

Oh my god I just finished the second act, I cannot WAIT for the next reaction video, this is gonna be GOOOOOOD.

[@Fleato]

Bruh, I legit don't know if she will be able to handle it. that shit made me, a grown ass 31 year old Army vet, tear up. I havent teared up at an animated movie since like 'Up' XDD

[@UncleMilo]

I'm surprised how many reactors don't notice that Loris is wearing an enforcer's uniform when Vi is drinking with him. Sure, he has his coat open so you just see the clothes underneath the blue jacket...

[@kaizen5023]

It was odd that a policeman was acting like a homeless person covered in cardboard boxes... so it is understandable to miss that he was a cop.

[@Baggie_Mark]

This is one hell of a great show, the quality of the animation is beyond anything I've ever seen before. Thanks for doing the reaction.

[@Fleato]

oh, my, god, act 2 will absolutely killllll Nat, can't wait.

[@kaizen5023]

A fan theory is that Mel and Jayce survived unscathed because Mel's gold armor lit up before the blast and was shining afterwards-- so it was kind of a force field kinda thing that saved her and Jayce as he was sitting next to her.

[@marcusc9931]

I think the implication is Jinx' explosive being as chaotic as her. The rocket didn't explode in the window, but flew past Mel and Jayce and then blew up, with most of the energy going forward.

[@DocktorPepper95]

Even if Caitlyn didn´t miss the shot, the kids head (Isha) was directly left to Jinx´s head. With the Hextech rifle + bullet, it would´ve pierced both their heads

[@fabiancalla2598]

im so ready to cried, be surprised, get angry and have a cocktail of emotions watching this season with u girl!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'SSSSSS GOOOOOOOOUUUUUU

[@Lexyvil]

Awesome to see this back! Thanks for uploading this, as it's my coping mechanism while waiting for Act II releasing sometime tomorrow (or hopefully not long after midnight).

[@axr7149]

You absolutely should watch SHRINKING too. Starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford and having the same co-creators as TED LASSO (Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein (who played Roy Kent in TED LASSO)). Goldstein has an acting role in Season 2 of SHRINKING.

[@Journeyman.71]

It is so interesting to revisit these episodes having just finished the series! Especially since I had taken a break between episodes 3 and 4!

[@SpartanOli]

4:38 Cait still has her father, she isn't 10-12 yo with a sister of 4-6 yo to take care of, her mother didn't get killed by law enforcement but by a "terrorist", after the death of her mom she didn't get offered to join Zaun. So not really the same tbh

[@LadyDoomsinger]

Minor correction: Not a terrorist, by definition terrorism is the act of targeting non-combatants or public areas for the purpose of spreading fear - Jinx attacked the leadership of Piltover, the people commanding the Enforcers and responsible for the oppression of Zaun. Besides that, I agree with your point.

[@adarshsaseendran2199]

@@LadyDoomsinger I mean she did kill dozens of enforcers , terrorist is apt.

[@govinddas7876]

@@LadyDoomsinger yeah they specifically targetted Mel and Jayce and then further anyone who fought back.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

@@govinddas7876 I was referring to Jinx's attack on the Council, which was a targeted strike at an oppressive regime. The attack at the memorial could be argued to be terrorism, as it was a public space, intended to spread fear - even if civilians weren't targeted (which we can't be sure of), they would certainly be hurt both in the crossfire and trampled in crowd's panicked stampede.

[@DigiMyst]

Looks like PEAK is back on the menu!

[@casualpotato44]

I haven't seen Natalia in a while. Nice to see she's doing well. Good for her.

[@woozie_tv]

The guy at the end that walks away as Caitlin takes her mantle is like an underrated friend to everyone. He's there for everyone at their time of need. Then goes out like a G in the end. Doesn't get enough recognition period. lol

[@SinApex]

For the sake of learning more about Ambessa, she has a music video out that explains some of her backstory (now that she's playable in League), but also there's a novel about her called Chosen of the Wolf coming out in February I think, in case you're interested in that sort of thing.

[@jesper4956]

I can't wait for her reaction to episode 6🙃

[@michaelbertrand6250]

I am so happy you got right into filming your reactions I can't wait for you to go into Act 2 and act 3

[@skrrten]

IM GOING THROUGH FINALS RIGHT NOW AND IM SO FREAKING EXCITED IVE BEEN WAITIGN FOR THIS REACTION. ESPECIALLY SEATED FOR UR S2E6 !!!

[@kaizen5023]

Piltover did Jinx dirty on that Wanted poster 😆

[@Pst1432]

I love Caitlyn's character soo much. And now her development has got me hooked!

[@mostcreative3680]

I just really want to know what Ambessa is looking for in the undercity. The Black Rose is coming for her and with their magic she is vulnerable despite her being a strong warrior.

[@miccarl1208]

Ohh you just wait my friend....

[@yagamisumit]

Hi Nanna(2023) needs a reaction on the channel Natalie. One of an absolute gem of cinema. Get ready to fall in love and bawl your eyes out.

[@yuen4817]

This show is amazing. I think blue eyed samurai would be a good series to watch as well

[@gustsword6588]

the hand is actually incredibly personalised for Sevika. We see her gamble quiet a few times in the first season.

[@Kellobytes]

This theory is from another video, i just lost it bc I've had no internet this entire day. Sevikas arm tells exactly who is in power in the undercity Her arm has always been a status to tell who was in power even when it was no one 1-3 she had her own arm. Meaning Vander was in power In episode she lost her arm. The same episode Vander died. Meaning at that day. No one was in power bc Silco needed time to gain that power Then when silco was in charge. She had a shimmer arm. And on the same day where silco died. She lost the shimmer arm In the first part of the season 2. There's a power struggle. Meanwhile she still has no arm. They kind of kill themselves fighting for power. Then Jinx gives Sevika a new arm. Considering what Jinx was able to accomplish in episode 3. And the nation of Zaun looking with eyes of wonder when the pipes explode with colors. I think thst means Jinx will be in charge going forward. Which will be backed by Sevika having the lotto arm

[@captainziggy82]

Holyyyyy that was fast, proud of you for getting this out so quick!

[@Nfn_jayy]

I love how everyone just sort of moved past powder / jinxs new powers like if we’re supposed to just NOT be intrigued on what she can really do… like 🤣

[@CrazeeAdam]

So excited to see you watch this. Everything is ramped emotionally right away!

[@kath26]

I just finished watching the second set of episodes, perfect timing, Nat!

[@MechaChrzad]

When Jinx's missile was about to hit, the golden part in Mel's back opened. It's a protection spell embedded in her skin, which could be what her mother stole from the Black Rose. By hugging Jayce close, it was Mel that included Jayce in the spell and kept him safe.

[@Saka_Kishiyami]

I'm not emotionally prepared for act 2 or 3

[@ice_bucket]

I started watching you since arcane season 1... now I'm here rewatching season2 😊❤

[@Luridcontent]

Behold the glorious evolution!

[@anahi977]

experts say Mel was wearing a special armor because in the reunion after the floor were she was had an intact circle when the camera look from the upside ...

[@yinandyangmix]

Act 2 might be my favorite 3 episode run of Arcane so far, can't wait for your reaction!

[@ryanconway-brown3503]

Thank you for timing this so I can recap before volume 2 while viewing your content

[@HexJK]

Part 2 is absolutely insane too. I'm already liking this more than season 1, and I didn't even know that was possible.

[@Susqueguy01]

Still the best example of animation and CGI that I've ever seen. I wish they would make other series like this one. Maybe in the future. Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

[@bootinboots]

Mel was protected by some sort of a spell (remeber the golden aura around her when the rocket hit the tower)

[@Nytesplat]

Just clarifying it was her golden armor piece that glowed at the end of season 1, and at the very start of this season, we see it glowing faintly before the smoke recedes So I agree that is probably enchanted with protection or the like

[@stancinatti8198]

Yup definitely enchanted

[@Wraiven22]

I have a feeling it will be a spell that was the reason for Mel being targeted by Black Rose. Like she stole or took back a deal with them to protect her other child after her son died. Idk just spitballing. Would certainly make the mom a lot more morally grey, which Arcane loves to do.

[@SekyoT]

"If vi became an enforcer, that would be against her ethos" Oh girl do I have something to tell you, HAHAHAHA

[@fosixsix225]

Seen a theory from another reaction that they think Viktor might actually be the person who saved Jayce and his mom in the snow. Idk but that would be cool, and it would be an endless circle.

[@KegaB3]

"i really dont wanna be crying this entire episode" *season*

[@TheXtrembug]

Coming from act 2. Can someone hold me pls?

[@Lexyvil]

I'm here from Act II as well... You have my support...

[@kath26]

Same.

[@688PT]

'I really don't want to be crying through this whole thing." Ha! Wait for Act 2...

[@DennisKing-fn8kh]

Didn't know about this series until a couple of days ago. Amazing show.

[@chaosninja-cloaks9527]

Pantheon : Your next mind-blowing emotion-wrenching animated roller coaster

[@LoveJupiter325]

22:22 Viktor is SUCH A BADASS !!!

[@marcusc9931]

02:30 In League of Legends, the biggest kills streak you can get is 5 people, the entire enemy team. Jinx's bomb hit 4 council members and Victor.

[@dythaxas]

11:30 "for your SON??!!!!!!!! 😨😨🤯🤯🤯 .........whose her son?? 🤨" i can't lol

[@CrazeeAdam]

A few things. In season 1 the reason Mel's mom came to Piltover was because Mel's brother died to the nation she's at war with. Mel's mom mentioned this to Mel in a talk. She urged Mel to let the war unfold between Piltover and the undercity so their family could seize the Hextech after the war was over. Mel knows all this. That creature at the end was 100% Vander. Or a creature in league known as Warwick. Towards the end of episode 3 season 1, Vander takes Shimmer, and it turns him into a beast like creature, that looks a little like what the mad scientist has hanging up

[@stancinatti8198]

Lowkey looked nothing like an ACTUAL WEREWOLF lmao but I’m pretty sure it’s confirmed

[@Wraiven22]

The Warwick/Vander stuff is a spoiler door people who haven’t played the game :/

[@stancinatti8198]

@@Wraiven22 facts

[@mathies3598]

Not the nation she's at war with. Other powerful noxian forces.

[@Amarallll]

Stop spoiling

[@funisanartform]

lol Natalie stopped calling Caitlyn and called her Kiramman once she put on that hat. Even she's feeling a bit distant from her now.

[@piavu6020]

I'm scared for the next two acts, hopefully Cupcake comes back

[@shawtystrange7531]

There is a theory that Mel survived the attack because the gold ornaments on her body are a special kind of armor that is used by another race called solari. She grew up there I think

[@ArcaneMelodies82]

Son of a B, Each character is being depicted as Characters from Major Shakespeare or other influential Plays, All who meet tragic ends. When you see it you can't unsee it. Jinx is being depicted as If Jinx is being depicted as a character from Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, she most closely represents Éponine. Both characters are products of their environments-Jinx from the underbelly of Zaun and Éponine from the streets of Paris-struggling against societal expectations and injustices. Their lives are marked by rebellion against the circumstances they were born into, highlighting themes of class struggle present in both narratives. n a pivotal moment during the uprising, Éponine saves Marius’s life. When she sees that he is in danger from enemy fire, she throws herself in front of him to protect him. This act of bravery results in her being mortally wounded. Final Moments: As she lies dying in Marius’s arms, Éponine reveals her true feelings for him one last time. She expresses happiness that he loves Cosette and finds peace knowing he will be happy with someone else. Her death scene is filled with emotional weight as she passes away contentedly after having fulfilled her love for Marius through her sacrifice. #TimeBomb ? Jinx saves Ekko or Vi to be fair. Ok now I am gutted.💔 Caitlyn's journey reflects the tragic arc of Macbeth, marked by ambition, moral conflict, and ultimately, a descent into darkness. In the opening credits of Season 2, Caitlyn is depicted with imagery that resonates with Macbeth's themes, suggesting her rise to power and the heavy burdens that accompany it. This connection is further emphasized by her increasingly ruthless behavior as she pursues Jinx, viewing her as an obstacle rather than a sister figure14. Episode 3 Insights By the end of Episode 3, Caitlyn's transformation becomes even more pronounced. Her actions are driven by a desire for vengeance against Jinx, mirroring Macbeth's ambition that leads to betrayal and violence. As she grapples with her grief over her mother's death and her responsibilities as a leader, Caitlyn's character embodies the tragic consequences of unchecked ambition25. In a pivotal scene, Caitlyn's confrontation with Vi showcases her internal struggle; she feels compelled to push Vi away to achieve her goals, hinting at a deep-seated regret reminiscent of Macbeth's tragic choices28. The episode culminates in Caitlyn being appointed as a general by Ambessa Medarda, further entrenching her in a role that reflects power but also manipulation, akin to how Macbeth was used by Lady Macbeth to fulfill their ambitions5 Ambessa was also being depicted as Julius Caesar in the intro, Victor as Phantom of the Opera. Every character which meet tragic ends.

[@BattleAngelFan99]

One of my predictions that turned out right was Jayce using the hexcore to save Viktor's life, with the side effect of furthering Viktor's progression toward ... what he becomes. Some of my other predictions turned out right too, but those were practically spelled out to happen anyway. There's one particular prediction I had that may still happen by the end of the season, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone. It had to do with "I too once had a daughter" spoken by Singed in season 1.

[@NicholasMcClure]

Mel was very likely protected by her armor - been hearing some things about that which may come out later

[@mkraulis]

I assume it is just extendable, but no one has explained why Victor's crutch turned into a bishop's crook (for a character image enhancement, I guess)

[@beetlebob4675]

It's like the hex core was modifying it to his new needs

[@MH-hv1gf]

it's a water to wine sort of scenario lmao

[@LadyDoomsinger]

I think the height was adjustable - in the time skip between episodes 3 and 4 in season 1, it goes from a cane to a crutch. Not sure why it just happened to be fully extended, maybe the extension mechanism broke in Jinx's attack? Just speculating.

[@SuperDrawBot]

When he emerges from the cocoon you can see him "infect" the cane as he walks. The hexcore extended it. But as a meta reason, yeah, its to help the visual design hahaha. They went hard on the prophet angle, with the cane and the book of revelations. Particularly Jesus coded with the sheepherder's cane and whatnot.

[@BlackShardStudio]

YAY!! You're back on the Arcane train!

[@jazzlyne7]

I’ve been waiting for your reactions

[@bamboobtchslap]

Why do so many reactions say kate wouldn't have missed or she really doesn't miss. She literally just missed moments before at the same range. She definitely was aiming for jinxs head but got her finger.

[@maximiliannotholt8511]

she foreshadowed viktor in 10:43

[@queenidragon4489]

31:14 Jinx's finger begs to differ

[@BuddyChy]

That wasn’t a miss

[@queenidragon4489]

@BuddyChy Caitlyn wasn't aiming for her hand

[@BuddyChy]

@ the fact that she never misses begs to differ… doing so helped Vi pin her down, so I’d say it was intentional

[@EM-fl5od]

@@BuddyChyThis is a really big reach, we know that she was aiming for her head and missed. The whole point of this scene was to show us how far Cait is lost to her need for revenge and how quickly she’s willing to turn to fascism to get what she wants, hence why she agrees to lead with Ambessa and enact martial law by the end of the episode.

[@BuddyChy]

@ how is it a big reach? She literally has never missed…

[@DeannaGilbert616]

It's so amazing that the same actress who plays Lucy in Fallout voices Jinx.

[@Valthorian1996]

I like how it is shown that Caits mother dies in the attack and like 2 min later nat already forgot or maybe she didn't recognize her

[@vadalia3860]

My guess for where Jayce, Echo, and Prof. Furball are is wherever Jayce & his mother were transported from when he was a kid. They flashed to him as a kid there right beforehand and somewhere snowy is where the scientist guy seems to be, so I'm guessing them stumbling across him is how whatever he's cooking up is going to be integrated into the story.

[@MrFone345]

Have you watched the teaser song they released just before arcane? "Blood, sweat and tears" is a hint on Ambessa's backstory

[@beezyqueen]

4:38 this part annoyed me cos caitlyn does not know how vi feels just because her mom died. the contexts are completely different. caitlyn had one person die; vi has has had people dying around her since childhood. not to mention, if caitlyn did know how vi felt, she would know better than to ask. idk i like caitlyn but her entitlement rly aggravates me sometimes.

[@jackharty1]

Singed (crazy scientist dude on the last scene of the episodes) is one of the most interesting characters in game for me, specifically from what he’s creating now

[@benschultz1784]

Ambessa Medarda (Mel's mom) is one of the newest Champions in League, releasing fairly soon.

[@loreyainclips]

its okay! it only gets worse!

[@VTsimpingSan]

Mel's mom told Mel about her brother's death in season 1.

[@Skylite101]

Yes finally I have been WAITING for this

[@santiagogeringertueros7791]

For 2 years I've been telling everyone Mel would survive the blast because she has her own shield... makes sense now that she went and embraced Jayce, sharing her shield with him. I used to wonder how would Viktor survive, but he was actually almost dead. For proof you can first just check the last seconds of the first season. Her golden armor glows and warns her before even the rocket is close from hitting the window. Second, there's a interview from one of the sound engineers explaining how the sound of her golden "armor" (from his own words) sounds.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

I really hope that's not the case, because that would be really bad writing. Introducing literal plot armor without explanation or setup, that only League of Legends players would recognize or understand? A kind of magic that is completely different from anything we've seen or heard about at any point during the show? Until now the writers have only included references to the games as Easter Eggs - it would be really weird to do that for such an important plot point and I think the show's writers are better than that.

[@santiagogeringertueros7791]

@LadyDoomsinger i mean you can check it out yourself! It's not obvious but it's really in the surface of chapter 9. She is looking at Jayce as he is facing the window, but she reacts briefly, stopping a smile. Then looks backwards as her "golden decorations" shine through her clothes, and then the rocket (which doesn't trigger a reflection from that) gets to the window. I mean you can really understand what's happening if you *really* look closer, no need to know LOL lore.

[@santiagogeringertueros7791]

Then Jayce asks himself how is that even possible! Everything checks out

[@LadyDoomsinger]

@@santiagogeringertueros7791 I assure you, as someone who doesn't know anything about LoL outside Arcane, a super magic secret item just happening to be plot relevant at the most critical moment is not something I would figure out.

[@santiagogeringertueros7791]

@@LadyDoomsinger I 100% understand. Maybe I got a little obsessed over Arcane (I surely did), so I figured it out along the rewatches and reactions. I'm sure it will get explained over the next 6 chapters, but hey, she wears those golden things even in bed! Had to be something