FIRST TIME WATCHING *Arcane* & I’m ADDICTED (S1 Episodes 1-3)

[@geenahreacts]

Things to look forward to that I am currently diligently working away on: - Reactions to The Hobbit book - The Hobbit movie reaction - LOTR book reactions - The rest of Arcane reactions - First Time Watching IT reactions

[@oomaa-studio]

Have you started reading LOTR?

[@oiluap]

"That worked out even better than I expected" did NOT age well

[@geenahreacts]

Listen, I didn’t know the consequences of her lethal actions at the time 😂

[@annamilman3893]

The way I know exactly which scene you’re talking about before getting to that part

[@dodofren]

That milk was spoiled from the get go xD

[@imyas]

Famous last words😭

[@ohyeah8330]

"is this show gonna hurt my feelings?" Oh the misery😂😂😂

[@keithharper32]

And this isn't even the most painful thing in the show.

[@Xoracious]

I understand this must be painful. I'm afraid it will only get worse.

[@Ash-kn8oc]

@@Xoracious😂😂💉🧪👨‍🔬

[@Muciatneh]

Well played

[@Vi0let_hues]

🎵Everybody wants to be my enemy🎵

[@shawnlopez2317]

"I don't want the parallels." Well strap in girl, because that is exactly what this series is all about. Cities Above and Below, Sisters and Brothers, Fathers and Daughters, and so on and so forth, even hair and eye color has parallels. This series is a Master Class in story telling, welcome to the play ground!

[@TheMattyNation]

A story of opposites.

[@shawnlopez2317]

@@TheMattyNation yep.

[@sikliztailbunch]

And a masterclass in making 3D look like paintings, a masterclass in action and fight scene choreography, a masterclass in facial animation, a masterclass in cinematography, a masterclass in direction. A masterclass in showing Hollywood how to do stuff the right way with a big, purple middlefinger 😀

[@shawnlopez2317]

@@sikliztailbunch indeed! 👍

[@Introvertedswiftie05]

My favourite parallel… Viktor and Jayce. “Am I interrupting something”

[@xarviar]

Noooo, dont apologize for the subtitles I very much prefer having them on though I might be the minority there. Especially for when you have to mix and distort the audio for copyright.

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

She puts them back on in later episodes.

[@xarviar]

@@Crazy_Diamond_75 hell yeah, subtitle gang stays winning

[@wildcard04]

It’s gotten to the point where i can’t watch anything without subtitles on lol 😭

[@felixhenson9926]

nono they're super helpful esp for HoH folks like me

[@lockekappa500]

@@wildcard04 Its confirmed that having subtitles helps you retain the knowledge and dialogue better.

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Arcane is a legitimate 10/10. One of the best shows I've seen in decades.

[@Nanomachinesson9094]

Only saving grace of Netflix imo. So good.

[@Crackokaine]

Actual facts

[@xArt_16]

@@Nanomachinesson9094 only took Netflix having no part in the production process for them to finally have something good

[@kolerick]

it never get old how every reactor is super supportive of Powder little IED before realizing the true consequences...

[@spinningredchair8092]

Just so you know when Vi saw the monkey head she didn't know Powder blew the place up. She thought she snuck in and was probably dead from the explosion. So you can imagine her thinking she lost her entire family, just to realize Powder is alive, and then to immediately realize she's the one that killed your family.

[@kroadle]

I came to this conclusion also after a rewatch and it broke my heart all over again 😭

[@yay29823]

I realized this while I was watching it for the first time and it HURT. Vi was going through a lot, and then to believe her little sister was gone as well 😭

[@o-wolf]

Bruh Vi has really been THROUGH it in ways unimaginable, when I see people hating on her or blaming her for "abandoning" powder I genuinely wonder if people are ok in the head 💀

[@SwitchbackCh]

10:20 No no, do not let Arcane fool you into playing League of Legends!

[@edwardsummey8843]

Arcane is an amazing series. It is such a shame they made a crap game based off it.

[@andredelavega1231]

I'm sure they'll have a second game similar to the film

[@timjaeger6589]

@@edwardsummey8843 I had no idea going in that it was based off of LoL (I initially watched it based on the recommendation of a friend who didn’t mention that detail) so I was legitimately flabbergasted when the title screen said Arcane: League of Legends. Not to mention that it easily became the best animated show I’ve ever seen. In a way, that’s what made it all the more impressive. If such a masterpiece could come from fucking League of all things, then there’s hope yet haha.

[@crownedpanda]

Playing League of Legends after watching Arcane is like trying meth after watching Breaking Bad

[@Zivziv293]

Idgi, why do people hate it but it's still so popular?

[@lexywackess]

Some people were harsh on vi hitting powder. I mean, obv she shouldn't have. But she's a kid also, going through a hard life + and a rollercoaster of emotions... Even an adult you wouldn't be sure about his reaction at such a hard moment. They made it sooooo well. All the characters are really cool, would love to get more on Silco and vander's past...

[@Pedoraruba304]

Yeah Vi feels like a real character because of that

[@noconsequence4486]

The real issue was her taking them up top after Vander had explicitly told them not to, which was the most direct catalyst for everything that happens in the series

[@lexywackess]

@@noconsequence4486 for sure, and once again, teenagers will do exactly what you forbid them to do

[@LunaNyaVT]

28:29 “she is a genius” famous last words 😂

[@penguin_yay1]

I have literally not been able to stop thinking about Arcane ever since I first saw it 3 years ago😅 Season 2 in under two days!

[@geenahreacts]

I could not imagine waiting YEARS for season 2. I have no idea how you did it

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

@@geenahreacts It was very difficult.

[@HarryBuddhaPalm]

You literally don't know what the word "literally" means.

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

@@HarryBuddhaPalm and you literally do not understand that "literally" has been used emphatically literally for centuries.

[@demonlurking]

Because of Netflix's history of cancelling shows, I waited until the whole thing had come out before starting it. I (correctly) chose to start it on a day off. The next 13 hours of my life were spent binging all 18 episodes. This may or may not have been a mistake.

[@adityaflashraj]

I just want to say, even though it's airing on Netflix, it's not a Netflix show. None of the writers or any production is from Netflix, no money is being put into the show by Netflix and they have zero creative control over it. Ik it's just ignorance, but I find it little bit hurtful that people give credit to Netflix over Riot games and Studio Fortiche. Like, they poured 80 million on this thing, they spent 7 years on season 1, and they put everything into this. This is their first show ever and they knocked it out of the park and I think that deserves recognition. Netflix sucks and they always manage to screw up shows, especially animated shows. I'm glad this is an independent work.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

Aside from the basic lore and the money...Riot doesn't really deserve "credit" for it either. And their lore is more a result of the various clips Fortiche has done for them over the years. Riot itself is really not all that good at building their own lore. They're better at lore than they are at making decent games, but still not especially good at it.

[@adityaflashraj]

@DoremiFasolatido1979 what are you talking about? The directors and the studio might be fortiche but the writers, musicians, and producers are from riot's own studio and they have been working on the league ip for years. Go look at the documentery before making false claims.

[@harichiman5804]

@@adityaflashraj guy just feeding wrong information .. He must hate League and Riot so much.

[@harichiman5804]

@@DoremiFasolatido1979 Bruh moment.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

@harichiman5804 Well, my days of not takin' your kind seriously are certainly comin' to a middle.

[@SaturnG_url]

“Is this show gonna hurt me? Am I gonna cry?” Short answer: yes.

[@Sanyaenyenwa]

I can without hyperbole say that in my opinion Arcane is one of the best things ever put on a screen full stop, animated or otherwise. The story, visuals, sound design... it's just a perfect storm. The very opening of the first episode already hits like a gut punch and it just keeps going from there.

[@gazlator]

I'll absolutely second that.

[@3lmanuuu]

"i'm so confused emotionally" damn... you just described the global mood about the episode girl

[@FoXliar]

WAKE UP THE QUEEN HAS POSTED

[@geenahreacts]

AND SHE HAS SO MANY OTHER FUN REACTION VIDEOS IN THE WORKS TOO!

[@sergioaccioly5219]

Just pointing the obvious (in retrospect): Vander is a character of the same mold of Leto Atreides, Ned Stark and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We were supposed to love him just so he could have a tragic death at the end of the first act, so we knew how heavy things will be, and how tragic is the life of the main character. Oh well. Mission accomplished.

[@Thomas.R.Howell]

One of the best shows I've watched. The first 5 minutes alone builds the world, shows character history, and builds emotional investment in those characters. Nothing is forced in this show. It is all executed so naturally and subtlety. Moments are given time to breathe! Something so rare nowadays in shows and movies. Definitely wanting to do a review/ essay on my channel some time!

[@cc__tv8283]

after being a committed fan / game enthusiast i have been on the RUN to collect ppls reactions to this show 🤣🤣 it DRIVES ME all i can say to anyone is LOCK IN

[@TheFlyingBookworm]

Knowing you are a writer (I am too!) I was so quick to recommend Arcane and I'm so glad you love it. It's a masterclass of storytelling and I think storytellers can get so much *more* than entertainment from this show. It's literally a benchmark I ponder as i try to convey things in my own writing.

[@authorsalome]

As someone who recently subscribed and is currently doing a project about Arcane's portrayal of disability I did not walk I ran

[@geenahreacts]

Fate has brought us together!

[@DarthRayj]

i only hope you didn't use a mysterious fusion of magitech and alchemical drugs in order to be able to run

[@felixhenson9926]

omg you too?! Also i did not run i wheeled haha!

[@anangryscorpion5838]

NEVER EVER apologize for subtitles, in fact all media be it film or TV should feature subtilties by default. Just ask Christopher Nolan.

[@noahclark3285]

Came straight from your LOTR videos. I'm so stoked for you to keep watching :) Season 2 can't drop fast enough!

[@GBCZach]

"I'm so confused emotionally" Yeah, Arcane will do that

[@bigboi2079]

The best part about all of this. You won’t have to wait for the second season when you’re done with the first. Welcome to the party

[@roryasrorri701]

33:22 that's what us boys call our closest best friend. brothers.

[@luckysage4240]

Silco belived Vi abandoned powder the same way Vanderbilt turned on him. Rather then a new tool to use he finds a kindred soul who’s felt the same thing he did.

[@cc__tv8283]

“worked out even better than i expected” is a level of blind optimism i had yet to see 😭oh naur

[@o-wolf]

FIRST TIME SEEING YOUR FACE - IM ADDICTED 😩

[@dockboys2023]

31:20 especially 31:37 scene always jerks a tear watching it 😭 it's such a raw, visceral emotional moment unlike many others on tv Looking forward to part two of this video and to part two of S2 🥲

[@morphos2]

Oh girl!! You don’t know what’s waiting for you in the end of Season 1 and (even more) in Season 2! Prepare the tissues! 😭😭

[@rigrmortis3393]

Arcane and The Haunting of Hill House are easily some of the best shows I have ever seen. If you haven't seen the latter I can't recommend it enough. As a writer I have a feeling you would appreciate the storytelling even more than I did.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

Shimmer is...kinda like the Super-Soldier Serum from Marvel...but with a LOT more side-effects. It mostly just makes you MORE what you already are. Good becomes great, bad becomes worse. The kid who drank it turned into a sadistic and mostly mindless monster. Vander became an obsessively protective papa bear. Saving Vi meant more than revenge on Silco.

[@phaikia13]

Theme song, "oh the misery, everybody wants to be my enermy" kinda sets the tone for the entire series. Haha.

[@michaelsoria807]

Arcane is one of those series that is "Short but outstandingly good". The pacing, animation, storyline, characters are portrayed in a very satisfying manner that time literally flies while you are feeling the story and not just watch it. People might have a lot of expectations regarding Season 2, but even if it falls short series in itself is, again, so good. I'm glad you've enjoyed it! Can't wait for the next episodes.

[@yortiz2022]

Ngl, i was in the boat as you. I didn't watch Arcane until this year on October 9th and finished it October 10th. I'm absolutely obsessed over Arcane

[@superdude7445]

Everyones face when Vi smacks poweder O:

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

The way they did the art for the show is, they had 3D digital models for characters and objects, and then "hand" drew the backgrounds and details digitally. That's why their body language and facial expressions feel so real even though they're animated. They hand-drew every bit of it onto those character models with the utmost subtlety. If it were too obvious, it would look strange to us. Our brains are wired to pick that stuff up subconsciously...and when it stands out, it "feels" wrong to us. That's part of that "uncanny valley" that gets mentioned sometimes. That they managed to so believably hand-draw (even if digitally) such emotive but subtle expressions on animated characters, is nothing short of masterful. And I love the "oil painting" texture to everything.

[@krysisstorm2703]

In the 1st act Vi is about 14 and Powder is about 10. Its about 4-5 years after the 1st scene on the bridge.

[@TheMattyNation]

It’s one of the (in my opinion, the) best pieces of media ever made. It checks every box for me and then exceeds what I thought was possible.

[@lilisview]

Blue eye samourai has to be next !!!! That and Arcane are * chef's kiss *

[@rromano158]

Until this show, whenever a movie or series has attempted to be adapted from a video game series, it has not been with positive outcomes. This show has broken that norm. Another show that was adapted from a video game series into a live action show is Amazon's Fallout. Everybody thought that show would fail like many other adaptations, but when it was released, it surprised everyone. The voice actress who plays Jinx in Arcane also stars in the Amazon series Fallout.

[@krysisstorm2703]

The Last of Us is also a great videogame adaptation.

[@johnwalker9098]

Arcane is literally my favorite show of all time! I even named my cats after Jinx and Vi. I'm so excited to see your reaction to the rest of the series!

[@SaintAliaTheCat]

Those are awesome names! Arcane is my favorite show ever, too! Glorious evolution forever!

[@snowown]

I AM SO HYPED THAT YOU ARE WATCHING THIS

[@geenahreacts]

YOU AND ME BOTH

[@snowown]

@@geenahreacts You will be overhyped when its over, and luckily you dont have to wait 2 years like the rest of us .

[@Seojin234]

Your reactions are actually pretty nice, you comment on stuff at the right time without cutting or speaking on action scenes and without exaggerating your emotions, you seem very genuine and that is very captivating. I'm writing this because this is the first channel I found to actually react to the series well and I am really enjoying it:) Good job! I wish you the best.

[@geenahreacts]

Thank you! I appreciate that and I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@sikliztailbunch]

If you want to have your heart broken and your soul crushed and even be glad about the experience afterwards, so brilliant that it is nothing less than a an anomaly. A middlefinger to hollywood's bland, formulaic storytelling and shallow characters, a loveletter to animation, a masterclass in action choreography, the best facial animation of ANY animation... Every single frame a wallpaper, a surprisingly great music score and soundtrack, a series not made to sell the game it is named after but to tell a story that stands in a ridiculous contrast to the beautiful, fantastic world it plays in with characters so real, it hurts seeing them suffer...??? Then Arcane is for you!!

[@FooDogDat]

First time to your channel, and it is for Arcane! Wow, amazing reaction, very sharp in figuring things out, nicely edited as well. So many miss so many things in the first viewing, and you note what makes Arcane so special, the relationships, the animation that is frame by frame artwork, the music. Looking forward to the rest of the ride.

[@milesdavis607]

The "Honey you've got a big storm coming" got a genuine gut laugh from me. Favorite reactor yet!

[@EpicMucQ]

Such a great reaction! I'm so happy you're watching Arcane and liking it!

[@No1fan15]

I'm always so happy when people catch Viktor's gay ass little "Wait a minute, this isn't my bedroom" line 🤣🏳️‍🌈 The bright spot of episode 3

[@jasonhiatt3667]

One of the best shows ever made. Great channel, reactions/commentary. Found you through your lotr reactions. Keep doing what you’re doing! Would love to hear your thoughts on the lotr books!

[@geenahreacts]

Working on The Hobbit book now and then will move onto the LOTR books!

[@SaiyanHeretic]

"I don't want this parallel." (slaps roof of the car) You can fit so many [parallels] in this baby! 🤑

[@TheIronicRaven]

"Is this show going to make me cry?" Oh honey, this show is going to wreck you! We are just getting started.

[@jeromesmith5555]

Im loving the reaction videos Gina!! I got hyped when i saw you posted cause not only do we get your reaction we get to hear your calming voice. Great work 🍻

[@NOG9003]

I love the animation style. IF they ever did make a Red rising adaptation I'd love for this style of animation. Best way to capture razor fights and giant space battles. Also to have distinct hair/eye colours and huge size differences between colours without looking goofy in live action.

[@geenahreacts]

My god. I would KILL for a Red Rising show in this style. I truly believe live action would never be able to do it justice.

[@NOG9003]

​@@geenahreacts Pierce has his heart set on live action apparently.

[@chudez]

28:56 "This is working out even better than i hoped." Be careful what you wish for.

[@AdmiralZhou]

Loved your reaction! This is such an amazing show, the animation, writing, acting, music. A masterpiece. I wouldn't say this is a Netflix original show, they were solely the distributor. All praise goes to Riot Games and Fortiche (French animation studio)

[@Tanktaco]

Exactly.

[@kellymoses8566]

The animation style is so original. It is a brilliant combination of 3D models hand painted and is a huge amount of work.

[@Ishamael8]

Half way through but I hope Victor becomes one of your favorite characters like he was for me :)

[@geenahreacts]

Can confirm I absolutely adore Victor.

[@chrishouseinc]

I came for the Lord of the Rings reaction and subbed for Arcane to feed my ever growing addiction to Arcane reactions. I love your personality and insight, it's a crime you don't have a higher sub count.

[@TheFlyingBookworm]

I'm sooooo excited for this!!!

[@schillster]

Glad you’re enjoying it! This is one of the first anime I’ve ever watched and it’s so darn good.

[@Eon_and_on]

im part of the "new, welcome to my channel" demographic and i have not started the video, but i am a massive arcane fan and i love reaction vids. i look forward to following your journey through the show!

[@SayonaraLovelife]

Stop I just discovered you omg you are so pretty! Love the reaction to Arcane! My favourite show by far, so looking forward to watching the rest of them! ALSO LOVE HOW YOU DID YOUR LIPS! LOOKS SO GOOD!

[@Punkanova]

Im the new person YAY! this is my first video from your channel I've seen, so excited to see you experience Arcane

[@Softerhaze]

I finally watched season 1 a few weeks ago after seeing KZbin recommend me its season 2 trailer 😂 I procrastinated on it for too long and it’s so mindblowingly amazing words cannot even describe, my brain chemistry has literally been changed forever and I’m afraid nothing else will ever live up to the masterpiece that is Arcane 😭😭

[@Pizzaro44]

"is this show gonna hurt my feelings" famous last words

[@hannah.p.s9677]

“Is this show gonna hurt my feelings” girl it hurt my SOUL

[@firecat4529]

8:59 There are many "League of Legends" and "Legends of Runterra" cinematic videos on YT which explain the world of Runterra and "Arcane" more in depth. Some of those are called "Awaken", "Warriors" (2020 version), "The Call" and "Still Here". Necrit also makes videos about the lore of this show/ universe (aka the "League of Legends" world). Jinx's song also has a music video called "Get Jinxed". 10:34 "Arcane" btw is an universally used term for a specific kind of magic, which also exist outside of the League of Legends universe, so it's not special to this show. 10:42 I think Yordle's (his race) can't die or sth like that. 31:23 Another show where I cried after only knowing a character for 1 episode was "Frieren: Beyond jouney's end". Great execution there as well.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

Marcus, without meaning to, actually saved both girls' lives. Had Vi gotten back to Powder, Silco would've killed them both. Vi will NEVER turn to Silco's side after what he's done...and Powder will never join him so long as Vi is around. And if Silco kills Vi, he wouldn't be able to keep Powder then, either. So, either he lets them go (which means them inevitably getting in his way later for revenge), or he kills them both then and there to nip the problem in the bud immediately. Silco is mostly a pragmatist. He wouldn't hesitate to kill them both in that scenario. So, while Marcus was just being opportunistic and kidnapping Vi to use as some sort of indeterminate leverage against Silco at some point in the future, he inadvertently saved both girls' lives in doing so.

[@parzivalkni110]

So quick note as I am just starting the video, but this is not a netflix original. It was just distributed by netflix, but created by riot and fortiche. Don't give netflix the credit for this masterpiece :)

[@L.L.777]

I don’t think you have to worry about copyright for all the music in the show, all songs were created specifically for the show

[@it5br3ad]

YESSSS ARCANE IS MY FAVORITE SHOW PLEASEEEE FINISH THIS OMG ITS SO WORTH IT, PHENOMENAL SHOW

[@Zatiels]

BTW, in the last shot on ep 3 you can see it clearly, Powder's Eyes reflect Violet, and Violet's eyes are Powder Blue; Do with that info whatever you want.

[@r2d2rxr]

Oh boy! Just like LOTR, you’re in for a ride! And you don’t even have to wait years for Season 2:)

[@torrent6181]

This is perfect timing as a recap to prepare for season 2 too 😮

[@Colt5549]

yesss i love people reacting to shows

[@XOISHTAR]

27:00 fun fact about this guy… his jaw is made of tissue paper, it breaks whenever Vi’s around

[@mlivraghi]

I really liked this video and the editing. Waiting for next epidodes, s2 tomorrow 😱

[@charlestonjew7587]

Game of Thrones in a Steampunk fantasy setting with stellar animation, music and voice performances making for one of the greatest shows I've ever seen.

[@paopao.]

30:00 that was hilarious

[@mcfearsun]

Read this just as it happened 😂

[@lendondain1]

I love your commentary!

[@warningdeadinside2537]

I never understood why people think that Silco would inject Vander with shimmer. Because why in the world would you give your enemy super strength? They'll just kill you with it.

[@roniii1996]

Just found you through this video, cant wait to see your reaction to the rest of the season! (also subscribed!)

[@aspieanarchist5439]

Vi and Powder are biological sisters but when Vander and Silco called each other "Brother" they meant brothers in arms before the revolution against Piltover went awry and they blamed eachother!

[@Zivziv293]

‏‪1:58‬‏ ...you don't even know how

[@josephangell9921]

Tried getting all my friends to watch this when it came out. Finally got them to start it and they are mad I didn't force them to watch it sooner

[@theknights5086]

I JUST SAW THE RED RISING BOOKS ON YOUR BOOKSHELF. Love that series so so much. Great content!

[@The_Wild_Healer]

"Is this show gonna hurt my feelings?" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@Treemx23]

going back here because I am still traumatized after season 2 episode 6

[@wtimmins]

S1E3 makes me cry every damn time. woof.

[@itsuuke]

I'm sooo glad I found this channel and be able to watch you react to both seasons in one go! Also youuuu look so pretty, it's distracting me HAHAHAH you somehow look like Hoyeon (with a mix of jessica lee) in another universe or Hoyeon looks like you in another universe- but even just as you, youuuu are sooo prettyyyy gurrrrl

[@evilwelshman]

11:37 _"Now the Enforcers know that they're guilty of something..."_ No, no, no. You got it all backwards. They're from the Undercity. _Of course_ I have to find them something to be guilty of.

[@user-gm4kv2my4u]

8:20 Average viewer: "The poor kitty!" LOL players: "I wish that was Yuumi!"

[@andrew_rose]

very concerned for your next emotional roller coaster(s) yet also completely invested

[@leonardpimentel5865]

i LOVE that you are watching this!

[@demonlurking]

I know you've already watched most of this, but I just needed to say this: Your fans are sadists. You need to thank them. This beautiful show _will_ hurt you, and you will _love_ every moment.

[@krysisstorm2703]

Another series to watch that is really underated in my opinion on Netflix is Tales of Arcadia. There 3 different series and a movie to finish out the Narrative. If you do react to it, start with Trollhunters!

[@SRKanai1]

Soooo, I gotta watch Arcane is what I'm hearing and seeing. Damn it, Gina. I ask you, from one easily distracted pantser to another, how am I supposed to get any writing done if you keep tossin' cool ass shows out there like this? BTW, SOOO excited to see the IT reaction video. Can't wait.