Finding the Good Version of Jinx - Analysis (Arcane)

[@SagesRain]

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[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Amazing.

[@thakydd9713]

huge letdown

[@BIGTHANKSHEESH]

Imma need a video on my boy saviour

[@carloganz]

​@@thakydd9713yeah not better than Season 1

[@cerberusfil3009]

Excellent.

[@DanielS2001]

3:03 - Also, just to point out, Jinx fixing Sevika's arm isn't just out of love, it's atonement. You're probably wondering what I mean. How did Sevika lose her arm in the first place? Simple: through the monkey bomb created by Jinx back when she was Powder. Sevika lost it while trying to protect Silco from the blast. Jinx is basically not only doing it because it's something she can fix, but she's fixing a mistake she made years ago.

[@deandredukes95]

If you want to end your isolation, you must be honest about what you want at a core level and decide to go after it.

[@tarragon7908]

And sometimes isolation is what it takes for us to figure out what that is

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

Jinx is the living proof that just because you accept a label someone gave you, it doesn’t mean that you actually enjoy it. She loathes her “Jinx narrative” every second of it, and yet she believes that there’s no way out.

[@Ulick3]

I think Jinx saying “there’s no good version of me” was the saddest any single piece of dialogue has ever made me feel. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen another piece of media so perfectly capture that feeling of hopelessness and self hatred as well as that. The way Ella Purnell delivered it was perfect as well. That sort of dejected shrinking she put into it was so on point.

[@peagames2002]

I think the way Jinx turned the tides for Vi and herself and switched the roles of 'protector' was so powerful, that it made me cry harder than the supposed 'death' of Jinx. She could've walked away, but she chose to be there for her despite knowing her flaws and overall messy past.

[@ThatBOiAnthony]

Sometimes the person we must learn to forgive is ourselves. Beautiful video as always Sage.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

The most dangerous kind of person is the person who has nothing left to lose.

[@angelguardianpeace-lf6fl]

There's something even more dangerous someone with 1 thing left to loose

[@bluemassgamer17]

Fear the person who cherish the storms. For destruction is now their home.

[@angelguardianpeace-lf6fl]

@@bluemassgamer17 im an author imma steal that for my book thank you

[@joshuawisner4177]

Ok, sonic.

[@rrbcraftergames3361]

Need that analysis on Boy Saviour now

[@austinkuchar7125]

Jinx is a character I hold dear to me. Solely because so so much of her dialogue and scenes. Albeit with different circumstances and some different things happening to her. Hits so close to home it might as well have hit my bedroom window. I know she is a fictional character, but I can’t help but wish I could have been there for her.

[@MsBinibini]

In 14:18, I can also see Jinx's purple streak can be a way of her remembering her mother, Felicia since she also has purple/violet hair.

[@WickedHumor]

I think it's safe to say we all wanted to see her and Vi reunite, be happy, and finally break their shared cycle of family trauma. But this ending gives them both an opportunity to walk away. Vi couldn't, so Jinx did for them both. Vi is no longer a slave to her family loyalty, Jinx is no longer a slave to her former identities. They are both, in a tragic but beautiful way, freed from their respective prisons. A bittersweet ending for sure. I want so badly to see a future series showing them living happy lives. But it would almost cheapen the ending we got in season 2.

[@madpostman]

Such an amazing and emotional analysis of Jinx. Thank you for making the video. Lots of insights I didn't notice about her character, at least consciously. You put it all into words beautifully. T_T

[@thedarkknight727]

May Jinx/Powder finds HAPPINESS, wherever she may go. 😘

[@austinkuchar7125]

I hope so too

[@EstanislaoSantino-xk8uz]

Corny. I hope She should be punished for her crimes...

[@emanuellandrade3387]

​@@EstanislaoSantino-xk8uz why? Other people did worse than her and end the show in a better situation than her.

[@ronchris9718]

@@EstanislaoSantino-xk8uz being alive is kinda a punishment for her u know

[@thedarkknight727]

@@EstanislaoSantino-xk8uz: My friend, you should know that LIVING is already punishment enough for this Girl. Let her finally be HAPPY.

[@23uncbball]

Yes, was waiting for your analysis.

[@Maddy-iv7zy]

Your analysis made me tear up and touched my heart so much

[@redheadedbandet]

Every single time, you manage to rip my heart out and wring me dry with tears. This is such a beautiful heartfelt message of love for Arcane and Jinx’s character that I needed to know someone else felt this way too. When the seasons first arc episodes got released, I had reached MY lowest low. But I stayed around, but not because I still wanted to. Then the last arc episodes came out and the scene with “Wasteland” happened, I relived my experience but with Ekko’s message. The only other show that has connected with me that deeply is Fullmetal Alchemist which you’ve also done beautiful analysis of. Please keep making amazing videos like this, I look forward to seeing you upload!

[@Mohammed090pp]

What a great analysis. Jinx is a great character. I hope you continue her story. Thank you for this analysis. + Victor deserves an analysis as well.

[@MelloWyatt]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@IAmBored347]

Jinx is my favorite character of Arcane. Didn't expect her to redeem herself but I'm so glad. In my eyes I feel out of everyone's arcs hers went full circle. She managed to be sympathetic and tragic at the same time. And I didn't expect her to try and make a difference. I feel Jinx's story is beautiful in Arcane because surprisingly out of everyone of the show she managed to learn from the past, learn what she done was wrong, and wanted to change. Is it sad she was unable to see Vi and reunite with her. Yes. But I feel Jinx realizes everything has changed and she wants her sister the best. And as a result I'm happy about her ending. Of letting go of the past but also healing.

[@TheRopiak]

Love your videos, so insightful. I loved Arcane s2!

[@CrimsonCharan]

"The cycle only ends when find the will to walk away." Whether we see her again or not, I'm glad Jinx was able to set herself free, and get an opportunity to begin anew.

[@dasilvalara188]

this is the best video i watched about Jinx in the past few weeks. Congratulations, it's a great content! I will definitely explore your channel....Hopefully, I hope you make more Arcane videos.

[@geraldinefaye4335]

This is a beautiful commentary, thank you.

[@jesse7912]

Good video man, this was a banger

[@couchpotato8824]

I literally have been waiting for this video

[@seanmoyer7589]

This hits the nail on the head in so many ways, perfectly describing her core character arc. Thank you for putting this into words and putting it out there!

[@elijahbaker781]

Ekko was the true hero of the series

[@Vetrarland]

Ishas's death was devastating on so many different layers

[@darkothemapper1826]

You pointed the same thing as did Schnee about Jinx in ep 9 - To Ekko, he didnt see her as Jinx or Powder, he just saw "her", her true self or new self that she could be. And I love more people are pointing that out bc still a lot of people hated her new design or her ending in ep 9 bbc season 2 was rushed.

[@hebstir]

thank you for giving me some closure. its still obviously speculation but you shone a bit of light on where jinx is off to now. i just needed to see jinx happy and i thought that was with ekko, but if she is going to better herself else where first and come back (or not) im okay with that too, even though jinx and ekko belong together

[@reddickfloboy]

Amazing video ❤❤❤ my heart goes out to Jinx, I don't know if any character has spoken to me more than her.

[@cattievogelsong96]

Jinx in season two ended up with more agency than Vi or caitlyn. Ans her character arc was handled okay instead of a hot mess… I want to know other people’s opinions on this. To me, isha is a young Vi not a young powder. Both in personality and actions. Jinx was shy and avoidant. Isha runs head first in to danger and is honestly reckless. She is competent and defiant. Just like young vi. I know junks sees isaha as a young version of herself. However it is easy for people to miss what is tight in front of them of them. What i am saying is Jinx can consciously she isha as her younger self. But subconsciously see isha as a young vi. Not that she want to protect and guide a younger version of herself, but i think on some level she wants to take care of Bi the way that bi took care of her. If this makes sense.

[@AutumnRose1397]

I didn't think of it this way but Isha's actions definitely reflect more of Vi's personality. Maybe Jinx says she reminds her of her younger self in that she's innocent and still has dreams/hopes.

[@masy9595]

ECHO VIDEO PLEASE, I NEED AN ANALYSIS ON HIS CHARACTER IN SEASON 2

[@blue3094]

Amazing video. Now I REALLY want to see you talk about Viktor too.

[@glowwormsock9641]

This was so beautiful, it got me crying in the club

[@jmcghane]

I had a feeling you were gonna do Jinx.

[@thedarkknight727]

If Powder felt down a well, than it’s up to Jinx, now to go down that well, to see if she’s still alive. 😜

[@cannonfodder4376]

A person shaped by tragedy. The forces and events that shaped her and then trapped her, a prison made from circumstance and then herself. I am glad that Jinx was portrayed and written so well for the reasons you pointed out. Such a nuanced character at every level. A fantastic analysis.

[@ludofratta2328]

I have watched the whole series up until episode 8 of the second season thinking Vi was a great mirror of who I am or how I think. Guilt of responsabilities that were and are not mine just because I exist. Then Silco dropped that monologue and it was so fitting of how I, like many, cage ourselves in cells that don't exist. The prison we create in the idea of situation or society we live in are purely hypotethicals and are not really rooted in reality. Not everyone has a Isha to heal our innerchild, but we can be an adult that fosters a new life that would give hope to our innerchildren. It was somewhat an eyeopening moment hearing it from arguably someone that created one of those cells for Jinx tell her that she can break the cycle by making her own life by walking away. I think it's everyone's hope to have the person in your life that influenced you the most, likely a family member, free you from the guilt and responsabilities they unconsciously put on you. Perhaps we don't need that to free ourselves

[@hardbasskvass597]

I never thought I would find the most human character from a animated show

[@ryanvflo]

Sage we need a S2E7 episode analysis pleaaaaaaaaaaasssse

[@widowgirl1254]

May Jinx finds happiness and peace

[@jedarriandupont4857]

I want to hear about carrier with next story please 🙏

[@erfanhap4758]

I love to see her destiny in upcoming series. Hope Riot and Fortiche continue the masterpiece, while it's hard to accomplish that. best luck for them

[@elsafowl]

Love your analysis, Sage. Honestly, Jinx has the best character arc of season 2 without a doubt, but it's fascinating seeing you articulate all of the depth and cleverness of her arc. Now that she's starting again, I wonder if it would make sense for her to have a new name? She's not Powder anymore, but she's not really Jinx anymore (not in the way she was defined by Mylo, Vi, and especially Silco). She's not even the Isha version of Jinx anymore. She's someone else. So, new name?

[@foxydear4020]

Honestly reminds me of Xander talking Willow down in Buffy. Those moments are why I can't dislike him.

[@lachlanlawes820]

Our imperfections are what make us perfect

[@NMJZ]

Something bad happens to you in life. And you start to wonder if you're not you anymore. If you'll never be you again. But you wake up the next morning and you're still you. And you realize that was you all along. You just didn't know. Perhaps it's best to acknowledge that for some reason certain people have had that bad day happen to them and some didn't. Maybe that day hasn't come yet. Until then they're a good person, but suddenly after that they're bad? Can we safely say that we are the sum of the choices we make in life? Is it really that simple? I wish I knew for sure. But then again, there's truth to uncertainty.

[@ethanlopez4265]

I love Broly and I love Sage’s Rain

[@Anti-Villain-Wolf]

I unfortunately haven't seen this series. I don't have a streaming service. Will there be a 3rd season of this, or is it over? Always seemed worth a watch.

[@mariedit9935]

This show is over. It has 2 seasons.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Isha was the last person Jinx had. When she died, Jinx diedd. Metaphorically.

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

The worst part is that Jinx didn’t see Isha’s sacrifice as a testament that someone loves her in spite of her bad reputation, but she saw it as a “yet another” testament that she brings suffering and death to everyone around her, especially her loved ones.

[@SpiritOfLenin]

@@veronicapiccinini7956 Yeah, because she's stuck in that idea of herself being 'the jinx', the reason and cause of all misery in her life. It isn't true, but it isn't an easy idea for her to get rid of. One day, I'd hope, Jinx will let herself look at Isha's sacrifice as the act of great love it was.

[@ShangaelThunda222]

..... She's Perfect......

[@vimbivimmer]

post on spotify please!

[@topcat59]

The more you believe yourself as a jinx eventually you’ll become one without realizing.🐱

[@tubemasterlegend]

I was wondering Jinx saying 'There is no good version of me' actually meaning 'There is no happy version of me'. Beeing Powder, Jinx or trying to be both, nothing worked out for her.

[@quigsthevicious]

I know I'm wrong because of the Linke comment and the number of fans' opinions to the contrary, but what's on screen and in my ears never convinces me that Ekko gives Jinx hope for her own future. This show is stunning for it's ability to make the viewer find their own answers. Ekko convinces Jinx not to pull the pin because she can build a better world, but for whom? "Someone worth building it for" to me was still Jinx trying to build a better Vi, free of her duty to protect Powder, to inhabit that better world; but I can definitely see it as Ekko trying to convince Jinx that it's never too late to build herself back better. I bring my own pessimism to the interpretation 🙂.

[@thedarkknight727]

If Jinx ever decides to adapt a NEW name, than I have the perfect name for her: LOTUS This Girl is the embodiment of a Lotus Flower. She has risen from muddy waters of misery of Zaun into the skies where she’ll finally bloom into something greater. 😇

[@LinDeGenette]

I predict she will colour her hair orange-ish if we ever see her again, as a nod to Isha - just like her hood in the final episode 🤩

[@arbiterally101]

Be an interesting nod as well to the Odyssey skin, which is probably one of the only ones that features a Jinx that’s not deranged or at war with herself. Just sorta fulfilled with her own group of friends, and living the way she wants.

[@blackkitty369]

Her life is so tragic!

[@xtrafunk]

she's in season 1

[@ethanlopez4265]

Have you ever played Yakuza?

[@Jasongilliar]

Stop making me sad. This doesnt even has a reason to, anyways, hope they really want to explore ekkos and jinxs story more like they kinda hinted in an Interview i think

[@thedarkknight727]

Imagine if Izuku Midoriya from MHA, ever meet Jinx, and get to know each other. With the whole concept of “self hatred for not being good enough” bullshit. 😜

[@srami004]

Synchronicity… Watched a YT video about her, and haven’t viewed the show

[@NoirRaven]

Jayce spoke entirely from privilege, though. He has no idea the amount of pain that comes with being disabled, the terror that comes with actively dying, to have everything and everyone around you ignore and forget about you the moment their back is turned. It also was just a poorly made bridge to get and Viktor's ego/humanity. Jayce just wanted his partner back. He aays so himself. Also, no, not everyone can escape their personalities. While it's true that no personality is set in stone, it is often trauma that shapes it and all we learn from the hits is to hide ourselves from the world. I also don't believe self-sabotage is the only reason why we fail. People become needlessly aggressive with those they deem unworthy. It's primal, whatever it is, but that doesn't make it right. We've got to work on that, as a species, before we can ever place blame on the victim.

[@corbanbausch9049]

While you are right, the nuance here is that *everyone* is a victim of *something* while also being a perpetrator. That’s why things are cycles. Hurt people hurt people. And the people they hurt then go on to hurt others. The council’s inaction killed Powder’s parents, caused the poverty that led the kids to rob Jayce, leading to the events that led Powder to accidentally kill nearly her whole family. And then, a hurt Jinx took out her anger on Piltover, killing Cait’s mom. And Cait, now being hurt, terrorized the undercity. No one is truly innocent, no one is _only_ a victim and very few are _only_ a perpetrator.

[@benjaminponzer4448]

You said they during the quote then only said on authors name. Who else wrote it?

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Damn

[@yqijpidhin1934]

jinx

[@thedarkknight727]

Isha was a wise girl for her age. In order to make HER hero, finally reach absolution, Isha knew that Jinx needed to be broken down for a second time, in a attempt JINX, could put herself back together in a positive way. Thus WHY she chose to sacrifice herself, Isha wanted her HERO to LIVE, LIFE. 😘

[@Jinx_Soulplexus]

❤️‍🔥🫡

[@DJ-rx9pz]

Yoooo

[@freindlyspicerun4424]

It all comes back to big bro kamina. "You dont have to believe in yourself, believe in me who believes in you" I think im gonna rewatch gurren lagaan again

[@malesiodorsett]

Love all your videos. Hope you could do goku.

[@shaifunnessa7816]

Luke Skywalker please make video

[@ArcaneMelodies82]

I find it touching how much of Silco Jinx actually keeps in her new self, I found it interesting How AU Powder boils down to Silco, even in the Arcane Artbook would make you question Who Jinx's biological father was...I know it is canonically Connol, but come on when you see what Young Silco looks like in the Arcane Artbook. Dang it is a Male Jinx, Anyhow AU Powder dressed in Silco's Black and Red Style and it suits her well, yet her hair was more like Vander's. AU Powder wore Young Silco's bracelet around her neck with Vi's necklace from the scene where Felicia telling Vander and Silco about being pregnant. Well Jinx's new Self she decided to keep Young Silco's long front bang,Jinx just dyes it representing embracing both sides of herself. Jinx also kept Young Silco's bracelet around her neck, and lastly Young Silco's Glove from when Silco and Vander were still working at the mines. Jinx truly loved Silco as much as Vander,to keep those things close to her after all she has been through is a testament of how much He meant to her.I think Jinx got on that Airship and was heading to BilgeWater if the Arcane Artbook's clues are true, aside from Jinx falling for Ekko in the deleted scenes Jinx had drawn a Heart over BilgeWater and apparently Powder was supposed to Go to BilgeWater at the End of S1 ACT I and return after the timeskip with her pirate like pants. I think Ekko has a feeling Jinx survived and left, justs as Caitlyn seemed to figure out.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Every person who deeply cared for Jinx is dead. Except Vi.

[@1999bazz]

Ekko

[@oskarkrizaj2276]

Except Vi, but she deeply cared for Powder

[@dgmilloway]

​@@oskarkrizaj2276 She learned to deeply care for Jinx in act 2.

[@Insilcaru]

Ekko bruh wtf, Ekko

[@hammadtanveer8238]

First

[@badyoutuber1986]

Meh

[@ShangaelThunda222]

The series is not about love lol. Not AT ALL. It is literally about the Chaos of the Arcane itself. Every time someone attempts to establish their version of Order, the Chaos of the Arcane disrupts it and brings it to a state of Disorder. Right up to the very end. ALL PLANS FAIL. That is Arcane. And that's why Jinx is the true main character. She is a literal representation of that Chaos. Even when she tries to kill herself, she is disrupted every time. Or she simply survives. And if the theories are true, and she and/or Warwick are still alive, even her sacrifice was a failed attempt. ARCANE IS CHAOS, not love lol. Love just happens to be Chaotic, so it's a prevalent representation of the Chaos. The ONLY character who FULLY accepts this is Isha. She doesn't try to maintain any order. She seeks to bring forth Chaos and sees Jinx as the best opportunity to do that. She sees Jinx as the Avatar of Chaos that she is and literally WORSHIPS her for it; even sacrificing herself for her, with a smile. And that's why Isha is THEE best character in the entire show.

[@ravenjo9145]

i think it's more your vision of things that's chaotic, everything jinx has done from beginning to end has always been to be loved by others, she has no ambition or desire other than that, her desciption fits perfectly with jinx's psychological state, whether it's her vision of sacrifice, death or love, it's all good, jinx isn't just the destructive character from lol who destroys just to destroy, there's a psychology behind her actions every time, and it's constantly changing because of her environment.

[@Diamanrouge]

Man I Always love your angle on topics. Thank you for this ❤

[@meshdotnet]

another certified hood classic 👍