ARCANE EPISODE 3 REACTION - THE BASE VIOLENCE NECESSARY FOR CHANGE - FIRST TIME WATCHING 1x3

[@Drake844221]

"It was a good episode, but a tough watch" is... pretty much the definition of the series.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha actually though! It's just emotional damage every single episode but it hurts too good 😂

[@cubablue602]

Another layer to this episode. People ask why Silco didn't just kill Vander? Why lure the kids as well? Silco couldn't make Vander a martyr and the whole of the underground knew Vander would NEVER leave the kids behind. Hence "have you heard the rumour? Vander the coward and his children fled and were never seen again" line from Silco. He had to get Vander AND the kids out of the picture and that's why he set a trap for them. It's a point that's so easy to miss. Just goes to show how deeply this show is thought out. There are many other examples like this going forward. The more you analyse Arcane the more you uncover. It's not called a masterpiece for no reason.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhh man! Thank you for pointing that out. Honestly we’re gonna need a rewatch to just sit back with all the knowledge adquieres and look for details like these. Truly a masterpiece! This show is so well executed 👏 thank you for commenting and watching with us!

[@MrAchsas]

Think he wouldve just captured them and forced vander to fight for them

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That could also very well have been!

[@sunflowerice]

ooh I haven´t seen it like that.. I rather thought Silco wanted to lure out whoever was still trying to come for Vander, but turns out Vander isn´t the leader who everyone follows anymore so the only ones showing up were the kids. I guess he would have spared the kids if they hadn´t shown up, but as they got in his way without backing down he decided to treat them like Vander´s allies that needed to be wiped out. ^^

[@MrAchsas]

@@sunflowerice yeah cause if you think about it When vander takes shimmer theres no way silco couldve controlled him unless he had something like the life of the kids in his hands

[@RenegadeSamurai]

The moment Arcane took everyone by surprise and showed in which direction it will go. Love it, and it makes me cry everytime.... With Silco and Powder it is not so easy I think, it is implied when Silco looked at Vander, that he sympathises with Powder and this is probably a good reason why he took her in. It's always astonishing how great Mia Jenness' voice acting was. According to the crew, they were stunned with her work at the last scene in this episode. It was the first take and she nailed it so hard, that everyone was in shock and tears, so they took that first take of it and didn't do any other takes. In "Bridging the rift" which you should definitely check out after you've finished Arcane, she told what was going through her mind when she recorded that scene between Powder and Vi.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

This moment was so heartbreaking, holy cow! I (Denise) kept expecting some kind of salvaging moment where Mylo and Clagger were going to somehow be fine, maybe through the blue crystals that Powder had used (unrealistic, I know, haha)... but no. They died. And Vander sacrificed himself, and both of those poor girls that had already gone through hell, are now faced with the irreperable damages of an honest mistake... Perhaps it's not that simple between Silco and Powder - Ari and I have our separate theories which we'll explore a little closer towards the end when we have more context into Silco's intentions. Mia Jenness - damn!! What a moment. Hearing her heartbroken and desperate wails destroyed us and I will never forget the sound and look of that little girl pleading... it was terrible 😭

[@RenegadeSamurai]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Yes I know, Arcane broke with the usual thing of the "clumsy" one being the hero in the end for their freinds and helping them out of their misery, but the writers said...NOPE! We go full dark here and make her destroying her family. For me Arcane is the embodiement of the saying "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" I remember cheering her up when she went down to help them and was like "hell yeah blow them up!" I felt like I wasn't clear enough in my wishes because...yeah she blew em up, but sadly everyone involved.... Yeah, as you noticed, you always get to see both sides, this show is heavily focused on duality and every character is grey af :D It was just plain heartbreaking how she just sat there crying out for her sister. This moment is still argued about a lot on who was right or wrong and who is to blame, but imho...nobody is really to blame here and everyone involved did the right and wrong things alltogether. This is what I love about Arcane, you can't really take a side and say "yes these are the good ones!" Nobody is good or evil here.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes!! Absolutely agree with you on that one. Later on in a different episode I think I comment on that. On the fact that Silco is really just fighting for the Undercity and to stop the oppression. It’s his methods that are radical. Man that last scene broke our hearts. You can tell how much Powder loves her sister and how much she looks up to her. Truly heartbreaking. It’s so funny that you thought about that saying “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” because it’s the first thing that came to mind for us after watching. I can’t tell you how much I’m loving this show and we’re ready for a rewatch to catch some more details!

[@demise0]

Silco did not take Powder to use her. There is no use in taking in a crying 10-yaar old frightened child. Silco was ready to kill her. But then she attacked him with a hug, both literally and figuratively disarming him. There was this child, feeling totally betrayed by her sister. And they show Silco look over at the body of his 'brother', that betrayed him. His expression entirely changed. He knew the dark place Powder was in, he'd been there. And so he embraced her, vowing to make the betrayers pay. Also Vander is this huge brute of a man, who'd attacked and nearly killed Silco in the past. And this episode lays out that it occurred long before Vander gave up the violent ways of his past, and also before Silco learned the extremes necessary to defeat a superior foe (the betrayal taught him that). This episode intends to show that Vander was the aggressor in the betrayal, and that Vander created Silco. Silco is a thin man that cannot defend himself with physical strength against someone like Vander. Vander vs. Silco is not a fair brawling match. So having a knife is not being a coward in that match-up, it's leveling the playing field, it's the extremes necessary to defeat a superior foe (Vander... and by extension the oppression of topside). That's what Vander taught Silco. This episode flips the script, showing the viewer that Silco is not a mustache twirling, black hat wearing, card carrying "villlain". He's a ruthless extremist, but he's still fighting for the benefit of freeing the Undercity from harsh oppression. "You'd die for the cause, but you won't fight for one!" - this is Silco's perspective. And that Vander, in the seemingly benevolent choice for peace, had became a collaborator with the oppressors to keep an intolerable status quo. In a prior episode, when Ekko told Vi that Vander had a deal with the Enforcers, and you reacted "why are they saying it like it's a bad thing?"... It's because the enforcers are the long arm of the oppressors, and having a deal with them was a bad thing, so Vander kept that secret. People tend to side with Vander, because the Vander/Vi/Powder family are the 'point-of-view' characters. But nothing is black and white in this show.

[@n0bleonline222]

💯👌Great analysis (eps1-3) Plus, in the final scene of Episode 1, Silco mentions Benzo as Vander's accomplice. I think at one point he may have told Vander Benzo about Silco as weak and cowardly. Benzo died because Vander may have slandered Benzo about Silco. Look at Vander's face and reaction as he is about to attack Benzo Silco. As you said, no one is truly good or bad, they are all complex people with their own problems.

[@adriankuban2904]

@@n0bleonline222 Yeah man and in time Silco was like Vander at the end. At the start they were Grey, than bad and at the end Silco and Vander become better becouse kids. ;(

[@bridgethaines7127]

Yep, and in the first episode, when Vander goes to Benzo's, Benzo notes his guys haven't done their collections yet. Collection protection money to give to Vander, to pay the Enforcers to stay out of the Lanes. No one in the show is completely benevolent with the exception of perhaps one character.

[@monil2447]

This is the first time I've read such a long comment in its entirety. Silco is such a respectable villain. I welcome all the love we can give him. And Vander as a collaborator... It's the first time I've heard someone express such a negative opinion about him. And yet it is absolutely undeniable. Good job Dude.

[@adriankuban2904]

@@monil2447 Yeah but some of this are true. Spoiler . . . . . . . But will see Silco and Vander in Season 2 becouse they will have in that their brother hood origin with rebelion on the bridge what we see at start and we will see Silco as best father figure for Jinx as flasback. And what ale i know We will final birth of Warwick becouse in season 1 that was all just ester eggs from his story. Just like rat = Twitch. Camile her clan name Ferros was told in episode 2 that mean she will show. And some new charakters like Oriana, Seraphine, Blitzcrank, Maybe some ester egg of Boh of wind Janna, Zack, start of Urgon rebelien,... And if you are interested in the League of Legends story. So you have two options, firstly, watch channels and their videos such as: Necrit, T B Skyen, TENEBRIX, NickyBoi, and we have from our KZbinrs like Necrit and Hráčská Divize, Příběhy Runeterry, Baron Rico. Or read a story with comics in one place, plus there are three books for that. Garen: First Shield, League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra (Official Companion), Ruination: A League of Legends Novel. Well, both are best. I myself began to love the story of league of legends for these reasons. Erm. Yes, league of legends is about gameplay and a poisonous community, but that's because they really don't know how to play a dump game. And Lore in League of Legends is way better than Warcraft. You can also write it as Cinematic. League of Legends has 12 comics and three books. universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/ And they have been working on their series for 7 years,... = Arcane. From 2014 to the actual date. Warcraft movie pure real garbage. Arcane Season 1, next one coming soon. And also League of legends Skin lines are alternate and parallel uvinverse. With stories this good, sometimes it's a much better champion story than in LOL. ;) May the force be with you. And may you lead the force. 🖐️

[@TheFrugalVideoGamer]

4:40 "Their story is so heartbreaking, man" *Cry-laughs in finishing the episode* Oh my sweet summer child...

[@xsptosed0776]

Silco doesn't have access to the complete information and images that you as the viewer have. No character can do that. This is something that should not be forgotten while watching the series. Silco knows nothing about Powder at that point, Powder also knows nothing about Silco. The issue of perspective is a detail that audiences constantly forget.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The issue of perspective is not lost on us, especially as we both have a background in screenwriting/filmmaking - and even just as avid audiences of multiple different kinds of storytelling mediums. Hiding that a certain character has knowledge about other things that they are not meant to, is one of the strongest tools a writer can use to up the stakes and set up a major plot twist in a story, and is one that we have seen utilized time and time again. Whenever we watch something, we assume that there is more to what we are only shown. Having said that, Silco is smart enough to at least have an idea in regards to Powder's connection to Vander, especially when she uses her little Flame Chomper to save the rest of her group. And Powder only knows that Silco is a threat - what makes it more powerful in the end is that these two lost souls find each other in the midst of chaos, both carrying such a strong sense of abandonment and betrayal, that they (emotionally/instinctually) recognize their commonalities.

[@xsptosed0776]

@@OfficialMediaKnights They use this method in every episode of the series. There are many scenes we see through Powder's eyes. 👉👉All of what I said includes only the first three episodes as far as I remember. It's not a SPOILER.👈👈 -Episode 1 opening scene (Powder watches the horrors of the Enforcers through her fingers) -Episode 3 The scene where Powder has just climbed onto the balcony: Powder watches Violet fight Silco's henchmen, then with the Monster Deckard. (In the scene we Viewers see through Powder's eyes: Powder doesn't see Silco or his henchmen. She only sees the people Violet is fighting.) -Episode 3 final scene, when Marcus saves Violet's life and near the end of the episode, we see Violet drifting out of sight. (The scene in red we see on screen (Powder and Silco scene) is getting smaller and smaller = Marcus continues to drag Violet out of the scene.) Therefore, the characters do not know everything. (for now) Silco doesn't know it was Powder that caused the explosion. (A valid validation for Chapter 3.) This is all Arcane's way of using perspective in both characters and scenes. Edit:An example of their use of perspective in scenes: 👇👇 Powder's monkey bomb only went off once. They showed how the explosion affected other scenes. (Powder, the doctor who invented Shimmer, Mylo and Claggor, Silco and his henchmen, the monster Deckard.)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I see your point. We haven't finished the show just yet, so (on our end) we will see how far each character's knowledge reaches. Based on a character and how their qualities are portrayed, we make inferences. E.g. Vi is an incredibly capable character with immense leadership qualities haunted with survivor's trauma and guilt. Silco is the wronged intellectual 'right-hand man'-like character who uses his skills of manipulation and observations to attain his goals with a traumatic past, having experienced an, arguably, perceived betrayal - again this depends on context and biases in regards to morals and ethics (and also how much we know based on how far we've gotten). Vander is the retired and reluctant 'hero' who wishes to avoid more bloodshed. You can see how Powder/Jinx and Vi are set to follow the paths of their respective father figures - Vi turning more and more into Vander, Powder/Jinx following Silco's path. This leads me to the conclusion that this will all coalesce eventually, and again, considering Silco's precision in intellect, I find it highly unlikely that he knew absolutely nothing about Vander and his connection to Vi and Powder. Even if he didn't know, we've been shown on multiple occasions that Silco has incredible powers of keen deduction, so it's highly unlikely that he's completely ignorant on Powder/Vander. Also considering that some who were in the Undercity that wanted to go against the Enforcers and against Vander's wishes, ended up joining Silco, it's only logical to assume that he knows far more than we are shown. It'd make sense for them to fill him in on Vander and his 'weak point', which is the children he's fought tooth and nail to protect. Regardless, the use of switches in perspective, and the way the dialogue is crafted is truly masterful, and an excellent example in storytelling.

[@ariochiv]

I appreciate how you guys just get into it without some long preamble.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha thank you, we figure we give y'all what you clicked on the video for!

[@coolichkann50zeichenfurden95]

Since you are league players you probably get the clearest foreshadowing for character development in this show: From 12:00 they used the in-game sounds and theme of an character that you probably can guess if you listen to it again.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

OMG HE IS WW!! I KNEW IT! Ever since the finale I've been wondering if he was or not 😀

[@F1rstWorldNomaD]

How does anyone watch Silcos face when Powder says her sister left her and NOT get empathy from it? He CLEARLY sees himself in her and relates as his brother betrayed and abandoned him. The way his eyes darts around, the confusion of thousands of thoughts and emotions rushing through his mind in a split second and then his gaze landing in Vanders dead body, they couldnt make it more obvious. Saying that he "cares for her" is a bridge to far as he doesnt even know her yet... But he was about to kill her and didnt, not to use her but because he empathized with her. What possible use could he have for a screw-up 9 year old, crying in an alley anyway?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We are very cynical when it comes to some characters motivation. We are not trusting him having good intentions within a few seconds of him changing his mind. That’s all😃 of course with the next episodes it starts to make sense but again this is past us not present us with all the info needed to understand the dynamic at the time

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Powder's crying just cuts right through the heart. When she begs Vi's forgiveness while crying and gasping you can hear mom slip out. Vi was her anchor. She must have felt bad for years for her part in that terrible night.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my god, her cries and wails will echo in our minds forever, it was utterly gut-wrenching... Those two girls have gone through hell and this was just the straw that broke the camel's back...

[@D0S81]

This episode broke me. showing everyone getting hurt like that, but then showing her face so happy that one of her bombs finally worked and her thinking she finally helped. goddamn, even jus thinking about this ep gets a lump in my throat man. poor Jynx

[@VeggieGamer]

Glad you got through this one, guys. Such a powerful episode. It is always fascinating to see other opinions of these big moments (at the time when I first watched this one, I was FURIOUS at Vi at the end). As for Silco manipulating Powder, all I'll say is look at his face and what he is looking at when she tells him her sister had abandoned her. He definitely is far from a 'nice guy', but every character in this show has a reason for what they do and how they act. So good, on to episode 4!! :)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You’re absolutely right. These characters are complex. Grey in nature. It’s so interesting to see all of these layers through the episodes and deeper exploration of the reasoning behind why they do what they do. I am mesmerized at the writing and continue to be impressed by this show honestly. Thank you for watching with us and taking the time to comment 😃

[@j.f.fisher5318]

One of the finest tragedies put to film. And that they could sell the emotions so effectively in animation when these performances would be virtuosic from live actors. Just incredible.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I know!!! Powder's wails of despair will echo in our heads probably til the end of time. It was so heartbreaking and the finest example of masterful storytelling and acting!!

[@rockerctereo2851]

He didnt use her he actually loved her in his strange way.

[@Civilllllll]

Awwwww snap, it's THE episode. The one that sets up everything/everyone else for this season. God, I can't wait to for S2. So glad you guys are enjoying it!! 🥰🥰 My favorite part about the series is they really said "Fuck the idea of good vs. evil," EVERYONE's actions are justified if you're viewing the whole picture. The weight it adds to the series is just... riveting, truly. You can definitely say my favorite character is.. ✨*perspective*✨ 🤣

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha yes!! It was THAT episode. It destroyed us, but holy crap, what a fantastic show!! And the fact that everyone's POV feels so real and nuanced is what makes it even better!

[@evanstowers8529]

I'm happy I didn't have to wait for you guys to put out your reaction to this episode cause I just found your channel tonight (like many I binge watch arcane reactions).

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We’re glad you found us! Thank you for watching our reactions 😃

[@NoNameTbh4]

If you guys really like this show once you're finished with it, check out Bridging the Rift! It's a behind the scenes and making of Arcane all in a series of videos

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We can’t wait to watch the creative process behind this show! Absolutely will give it a watch z😃

[@masterofpuppets7586]

4:40 " Their (Vi & Powder) story is so heartbreaking!" Me: Oh guys, you ain't seen nothing yet.... And so Acrane gets serious now. The rollercoaster just has started.. Surely one of the best episodes I have ever seen of everything! You can´t blame anyone, but you could also blame everyone for what happens. Arcane offers no easy way for the audience. And what an outstanding voice acting by Mia Sinclair Jenness who was 11yo when she voiced Powder in this! The screams get me! EVERY! SINGLE! TIME! 😭😭 Another great reaction. Love you guys!👍😀

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Mia Sinclair did absolutely amazing! Such great voice acting at such a young age. This was definitely a hard watch because of what you said. Everybody is responsible but you can’t blame anybody for their choices or mistakes. This show is so brilliantly written and the character development is top notch! Thank you for watching with us. Sending love right back! 😃😄

[@Haven633]

I think the Silco taking Powder in thing has two perspectives and it is done on purpose. On one half we know Silco is manipulative and not a good guy, what a way to continue to get back at Vander by raising and corrupting his adopted daughter. But on the flip side, Silco was betrayed by his own brother, of course he would take in Powder. After all, from Powder and Silco's perspective, Violet really did leave her sister that night. Silco feels kinship with her because of this.

[@ericloflin6416]

Please keep the episode reviews coming as fast as possible. This is one of the most amazing shows out there. I love your reviews and can’t wait to see more. Just realize there is a 7-10 yr time jump between episode 3 and 4…

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We absolutely agree. This show is masterful in its execution! Ep 4 will most likely be available tomorrow 😃

[@ScratchJoe]

Vander and Silco's relationship during this episode reminds me a bit of the Lion King, Mufasa and Scar, this episode always brings tears to my eyes, Powder's voice actress gets me everytime :'(

[@valfomania6942]

"they were nice kids" ... Claggor was...

[@oscarecaldre8415]

If you check the voice lines of Fiddle sticks, Swain in the League of Legends game when they interact with Jinx. You'll see the reference to this incident.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

No way dude! I had no idea. Do you know if they added the lines after the show or they’ve always been there?

[@grapehool]

@@OfficialMediaKnights always been there, the lore community knew some tragic event happened but we never knew what it was before arcane

[@seanbrookshier1466]

This series was epic! So damn phenomenal. Best you will ever watch

[@C3POwnage]

ya props to editing style, the instant start and mini 'hello' minutes in is lowkey genius for algorithm but also probably majorly respected by most viewers, hell yeah \m/

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for the compliment! Yeah we always wanna take just a little to say hi. But still respectful of your time! 😃

[@C3POwnage]

@@OfficialMediaKnights ya its really refreshing thanks for that, cant wait to see the rest of your guys' arcane videos, the show somehow keeps getting better with each episode

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for your support and comments, it really means the world to us! The rest will be up soon!

[@C3POwnage]

@@OfficialMediaKnights no need to reply a third time just wanna say, i saw how on top of comments you are its insane to me lmao, WINNER OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DING DING DING. ya'll better blow up or this whole youtube thing is rigged. hope you guys get that sprinkle of luck you damn well deserve. It's possible your channel could benefit from reacting to all the League of Legends cinematics after getting through arcane and picking up a larger viewer base from it's finale. Also they're just worth watching in the first place lol they're all dope. Cheers \m/

[@Archangl]

watching this now and prolly jumping into the Patreon! Thank you for making it!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much!!! Your support means the world to us! Truly, it's all been possible thanks to all you folks' support!

[@grapehool]

YOOO RABBIDDAWG You make the league quizzes for C&A!

[@Archangl]

@grapehool7699 Hahaha, hi there! Glad to run into an avid reaction follower!

[@Ellis_Hugh]

@4:38 - "Their story is so heart-breaking, man..." My friend, you don't know the half of it.

[@AnonymousTheThird]

Love your reactions so far. Frequent jump-cuts are a nice touch, rare for other reactions. And you're catching many key aspects too. Perhaps a little bit of transition/art/visual effect when you are doing an insert at 5:47? In this video it felt disorienting. Might be even more in place at the beginning - as a teaser/preview of what's to come?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and suggestion. We really appreciate you taking the time to point that out as well! We've been experimenting with the placement for a couple months now, and are consistently trying to find ways to imrpove, so thank you for the suggestion! We'll keep working on it!

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

Silco does care about Powder, he was all set to kill a ten year old child, but that hug literally disarmed him - found a kindred spirit, I guess. Doesn’t mean he knows what he’s doing, or is in any way qualified to raise a child, but at least he does care. Also, a lot of people hate on Vi for hitting her sister, but have a look at what she’s been through. Just in eight hours or so, she’s made a commitment to give herself up to authorities, saying goodbye to her family; watched two people torn apart by a raging shimmer hulk; seen her adopted dad dragged off; had to mount a rescue with CHILDREN to break him out; faced off with a dozen thugs who are out to actually kill her, and prevailed; been blown up, trapped under a steel door; seen her brothers die violently in front of her; watched her dad die violently while rescuing her. And after all that, she finds out that her little sister, the one she told to stay out of things, is directly responsible for half the shit that happened. She’s emotionally and physically exhausted, in pain, shock and grief. So she lashed out in one single moment of weakness - and I’m pretty sure the guilt she’s feeling from that one moment might go on to define her life. Seriously, I think Gandhi would kick a puppy after all that.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thanks so much for such a thoughtful comment! Truly appreciate your insight into Silco, and honestly, I sorta stand there as well, where yes, he may have softened and shown mercy/found a kindred spirit in Powder but it was also a calculated decision. Those are not mutually exclusive. When it comes to Vi, oh my gosh, she is in an impossible situation. Imagine the hurt, the devastation and, even if it wasn't Powder's intention, she did inadvertently cause that... I can't imagine how she must have felt, both girls have gone through hell and deserved so much better...

[@kushminister5137]

All hail Vander Hound of the Underground

[@solezeta1314]

"I hope that she can help them" Hooo boy! She can help the plot move forward, how 'bout that?

[@brittvaughn9447]

I think you're going to see a lot more complexity than simply, "he just wants to use her." He's unquestionably a toxic father, but he definitely did not just take her in because he wanted to use her. That may be a factor, but he felt genuine empathy in that moment. It's very well-crafted.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agree that this is incredibly well written, and masterfully crafted! I definitely agree when it comes to the fact that the characters are more in shades of gray, rather than just solely good or evil - this also applies to Silco. I'd agree that it did turn out to be a decision that was both emotional and calculative!

[@typicalswine7779]

Between your watch of episodes 7 and 8, you should also do a reaction as part of this series to the "enemy" music video from imagine dragons. You get a lot more look at the kids in their childhood. Even if you can't do the reaction to it, definitely check it out off camera for the deeper look at their childhood

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh thank you so much for the recommendation!! We may be able to include some reactions of that, but copyrighting is honestly a tough one. Regardless we'll be sure to talk about it in the reactions themselves so stay tuned!

[@NatashaSalgado]

Watching it again with you and I cried again. This is Jinx's origen story and things are going to keep ramping up in the show as we progress. It's so interesting, as you said, how this show makes you see every point of view and sympathize with them. Even Silco who isn't a bidimensional evil characters but a man with his own conflicts with Vander. Even the professor who antagonist Jace had his motivations. It's a fantastic show and I can't wait to see your reactions to the rest of the season.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Honestly, we were so shell-shocked in this episode!! We had heard great things about it, and in the first two episodes we saw a lot of smart social commentary and great characters and world-building, but holy hell!! This episode turned it all around, and I (Denise) could do nothing but stare at the screen... like, did I just see what I saw?! What a spectacular episode and show! They took their time to show each character's POVs and make their intentions clear, which makes it so much richer in context!

[@aspieanarchist5439]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Also, Heimerdinger`s one of the most well-meaning Pilties but when you consider he`s one of the founders of Piltover, allowed Zaun to suffer and fall to poverty, crime and drug and chemical abuse without lifting a finger as well as appointing Corrupt Councillors who only care about profit and image and let Zaunites, his own fellow Yordles and Noxians suffer discrimination and deprivation for not living up to "The City of Progress" ideal even though most of that progress is tightly controlled within a rigid hierarchy of unelected bureaucrats and Enforcers(Who are basically cops and soldiers at the same time because that combination has never been problematic in history, right?) who violently carry out their whims he`s very out of touch with not only the Zaunites but his fellow Pilties like Jayce and Viktor who aren`t as privileged and long-lived as he is.

[@nikradsilverhand1027]

So excited to see the reaction! AAAAAA

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

HAHA THANK YOUUU

[@bodynabil4585]

One of the best episodes of any TV series of all time for me. It's unpredictable, very heart breaking .

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agree with you on that, this episode was utterly devastating!!!

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

I played league for a day something like a decade ago. I knew that there was something to it but the controls felt weird. I had a lot of easier action games to beat at the time. Actually never finished Dante's Inferno. Diablo 3 was soon to be released and I decided to focus on that and just never went back to League. Probably sticking to that now but when league ever starts other genres of games I'll give them a look over. Imagine Overwatch with League characters. Already want to throw money at it.

[@grapehool]

You should play legends of runeterra

[@Rainoth_Rai]

I don't think Silco was a "fucking coward". Wander backstabbed him in the past, now Silco (literally) backstabbed him back. I don't subscribe to the principle of an eye for an eye, but I would never call what he did "cowardly". "Just" or "vengeful", maybe, not "cowardly".

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The coward comment was more in regards to the fact that he refuses to get his own hands dirty. (E.g. he does not take the Shimmer himself, he uses another vulnerable person to attain his goal). He's a man of conviction, and the way he controls those around him is akin to conducting an orchestra - that does not take away from the fact that he has different strengths, or that he has a geniusness to him. I also don't think that the words cowardly and venegeful are necessarily mutually exclusive - one can be both. But I definitely see your point - and I do not blame him for holding a grudge against Vander's betrayal. This show does an excellent job at showing all perspectives to a story!

[@astrorockwitch]

Well Silco literally backstabbed him in that scene, so it's a "cowardly" action in that situation bc Vander was fighting that monster and he just stabb him from the back 🙄

[@Rainoth_Rai]

@@astrorockwitch A scrawny man bringing a knife against a muscle mountain is not cowardly. It's smart. It's levelling the playing field. Do you look at Silco and see him cower in fear? A cowardly action is cowardly because one uses unfair means in a fair situation to get the upper edge.

[@astrorockwitch]

@@Rainoth_Rai He stabbed him from the back in that bridge scene, what are you talking about? And they weren't even fighting, Vander was fighting Silco's men when Silco came from the back and stabbed him lol that's cowardly!!

[@Rainoth_Rai]

@@astrorockwitch That's the scene I'm talking about too! I don't know what you saw but they WERE fighting. Like Media Knights wrote, Silco was doing it through his subordinates. As I mentioned before, it cannot be cowardly, only vengeful and depending on how you look at it "just" would apply too. Silco said it himself in episode 2. The only way to beat a superior enemy is to stop at nothing, to become what they fear. A cowardly person would be unable to act due to excessive fear to the situation happening. If in your perspective that was a "wrong" action, you could say it was "scummy". All I'm saying is that you cannot call his action cowardly. You know what you can call cowardly, though? When Silco started retreating, after seeing Vander on Shimmer.

[@Shax22132]

Welcome to the episode that both broke and hooked fans.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

This episode was such a rollercoaster man....Did not see that coming that's for sure!

[@aspieanarchist5439]

I hate how people automatically assume that Silco`s just using Powder/Jinx. Why the fuck are most reactors so Topside-biased?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You’re a very passionate Arcane fan

[@aspieanarchist5439]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Well, ya. I don`t play the "League of Legends" games, I know some things about the lore and I`ve watched clips but I despise the community with a burning passion, I have had enough toxic gamer interactions back when I was still a GamerGate/New Atheist anti-SJW, thanks. "Arcane" is a great story and an outstanding example of French animation(Which, being a Basque-Alsatian Jewish American, I am compelled to stan.)

[@chandlermorgan708]

It only takes one screw up for what powder did

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It's so messed up what happened... she was young and only trying to help, but imagine the loss Vi is feeling... gah it's an impossible situation!

[@Cenforge]

Bravo.

[@unknowndane4754]

And so comes the episode that no one is prepared for!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We were NOT prepared!!!

[@SugerFreeJazz]

Silo sees himself in powder.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We can definitely see that now. Immediately at the time we were more concerned with him wanting to kill her seconds prior. But now we understand more of the depths in the dynamic 😃

[@RG-gd3zu]

Silco not a coward and he better in this show.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Just to clarify - when I say coward, let me explain - Silco manipulates those around him to do his bidding so he can get what he wants, without getting his own hands dirty. He refused to take the Shimmer, because he wants to be there to reap the rewards when his plan succeeds. He lets others do the tough jobs - that in itself is cowardly and selfish. That being said he's also an incredibly well-written character and a wonderfully complex 'villain'. One can be that and a coward at the same time, they're not mutually exclusive.

[@RG-gd3zu]

@@OfficialMediaKnights smart - yes. manipulator - yes. coward - never.

[@WicariWoW]

When Swain meets Jinx in the game he says "Faces, fading in the flames. It was all her fault." He talks about this.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

I’ve heard the quote! Chilling how these have been included for a while now!

[@jonteguy]

Huh, you called it Hextech before he named it in the show. I assume you've at least seen it before? I don't think playing League a bit (maybe if you played it a lot and were into lore) qualifies you to know that before it's been said in the show. My guess is that you have seen it but she hasn't. If that's the case I just think it's better to say at the start of the show. Must be hard enjoying a show pretending you haven't seen it already. If you haven't and legit just knew that out of nowhere I take all of this back. But even as someone who has played league a bit knowing that seems out of the ordinary. Like I said, if you played it a lot and was into the lore of the actual game I'd get it, but.. yeah.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

The word Hextech is said by Viktor while reading Jayce’s notes in episode 2 minute mark 32:26 and then during episode 3 minute mark 8:24 After that it wasn’t that hard to deduce they were referring to the crystals (since that is the context of the scene and all that) Hextech is all around the game and mentioned several times. Caitlyn has a hextech rifle, Jayce has his hextech hammer etc Been playing league for a few months now but I didn’t watch the show up until this point. We don’t really pretend to have watched something in this channel 😝

[@razzledazzle1]

OOOOOOO 6:51

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha we FELT that in our SOUL!

[@shamelabaza3572]

- what happened to (mylo clagor and vander) wasn't a jinx we decided to act both of as ! - then why it was me who lost everything - you wasn't - silco choose me - because you were the best of us he wanted to proof that even someone as good as you can fall

[@vivienwinter9220]

Mylo was right, she is Jinx.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Lol foreshadowing at its finest 🤣

[@Danceylander]

It’s doubly heartbreaking too because the crew would’ve gotten out! They almost had an exit created… and then the monkey bomb went off! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhh, yes 😭😭😭 It's so devastating and utterly heartbreaking to see how close they were... and Powder's intentions were to help and prove herself useful... so damn sad!!!

[@monil2447]

I was afraid you would blame Powder because you were a bit harsh on her in episode 1: "Run! Do something! Powder is a little B[_]" I'm glad you didn't. She needs validation so much that she didn't think at all before acting. Blow it all up, okay, but... She's such an insecure kid and insecurity make people sutpid. Also, maybe, by seeing Vi defeated by the monster she thought she had nothing to lose. Random thing: Ari largely beats Denise, with 28 "Oh no"/"Oh (my F[_]) God/"Oh S[_]"/"Oh Man", and only 12 for Denise (the little "no, no, no, no, no, no" don't count).

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

After Ep 1 it was clear Powder had her own internal turmoil. Throughout the first few episodes we see as she freezes when there is confrontation and all she really wants is to be accepted. This episode was heart breaking because of how hard she tried to be helpful to the team. And how much this backfired on her. Amazing written but such a tragic story. Also the last part of your comment had us rolling ❤️😂

[@monil2447]

@@OfficialMediaKnights For my part, I think I produced about thirty "what?" when I saw this episode for the first time. When Vi said "Milo was right" I finally gave an "OK, sh[_], they ARE actually dead". Total denial before that... This episode is so brutal and intense that it leaves you shocked, almost speechless. A bit like you, I had trouble analyzing and saying intelligent things. Wait : I didn't see your full reaction so I don't know! I have to become a patreon to verify. Let's go!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for subscribing to our Patreon omg!!! Can't wait to tell you how much we appreciate you!!! Ahah also my brain (Denise) lowkey froze, all I was capable of muttering was oh my god and holy s***, so we're glad we weren't alone in said shock 🤣🤣🤣 Thank you so so much again for your wonderful comment and amazing support!! You rock!!

[@patrikneperfekta7575]

Oh yeah, the finale-like 3rd episode. The show is so good at setup and payoff it's unbelievable.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! The way they took their time to finely craft the story and characters, while still setting the stones for the future is absolutely masterful!

[@shep4life]

This episode ugh

[@gman7497]

Its safe to say that if people don't invest in the series emotionally after this episode they never will lol. I've yet to see reactors that aren't completely shocked by everything that happens. Riot just smashed it with Arcane and this episode was the point where it went from very good to masterpiece level imo.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Honestly yes, this episode was the game changer for sure! And yes, masterpiece is the exact right word for the show!

[@jinzok]

it was only one explosion with multiple angles, come on why every youtuber think it's blowing up multiple times?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Lol how did we in any way say that it blew up multiple times dude 🤣🤣🤣

[@AnonymousTheThird]

Nah, it happens. I think it's because monkey was shown to hit the crystal multiple times before boom. I interpreted it as several explosions too until the shot with Marcus.

[@ice_bucket]

🤧✌

[@amyloriley]

Fun fact of the day: In the game, Vi's default skin (not Arcane Vi) portrays Vi wearing goggles. Do these goggles remind you of someone?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes they do! You think they retroactively gave these goggles an origin story? That’s kind of heartbreaking if you think about it. She is wearing her past. The gauntlets and the goggles.

[@ΘΘΝΘ-β5ξ]

Wait, Vi from the ge and Vi from the Arcane is different characters?

[@amyloriley]

@@ΘΘΝΘ-β5ξ As far as I understand, Arcane is non-canon to the League of Legends lore. Make of that what you want.

[@adriankuban2904]

Yeah my second favorite episode of this show 9 episode is on first. ;) Ehm Ps guys. Hello to everyone who is interested in the League of Legends story. So you have two options, firstly, watch channels and their videos such as: Necrit, T B Skyen, TENEBRIX, NickyBoi, and we have from our KZbinrs like Necrit and Hráčská Divize, Příběhy Runeterry, Baron Rico. Or read a story with comics in one place, plus there are three books for that. Garen: First Shield, League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra (Official Companion), Ruination: A League of Legends Novel. Well, both are best. I myself began to love the story of league of legends for these reasons. Erm. Yes, league of legends is about gameplay and a poisonous community, but that's because they really don't know how to play a dump game. And Lore in League of Legends is way better than Warcraft. You can also write it as Cinematic. League of Legends has 12 comics and three books. universe.leagueoflegends.com/en_US/ And they have been working on their series for 7 years,... = Arcane. From 2014 to the actual date. Warcraft movie pure real garbage. Arcane Season 1, next one coming soon. And also League of legends Skin lines are alternate and parallel uvinverse. With stories this good, sometimes it's a much better champion story than in LOL. ;) May the force be with you. And may you lead the force. 🖐️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you for sharing a little insight on the League of Legends lore!