I Finally Watched Netflix's ARCANE (Part 1: Episodes 1-3)

[@bitabunny]

Impatiently waiting for Netflix to release season 2 because this show had me in a CHOKEHOLD last year

[@mvrzvq]

frfr

[@LadyDoomsinger]

I'm just desperately hoping I can keep finding reactors to season 1 until season 2 comes out - I don't know what else to do.

[@TheNiklo88]

@@LadyDoomsinger oh don’t worry about that, I doubt you’ll have issues with that

[@munioni]

i’m honestly good where it ended but i still wanna see more of the story bcs i love the art style and everything so much😭

[@bitabunny]

@@LadyDoomsinger don’t mean to be a shameless plug but I have reaction series that I did to this show last year 👀😂

[@kristy4662]

im pretty sure everyone who finished watching all the episodes of arcane can say episode 3 was the most heartbreaking episode in the series i cried my eyes out on episode 3 :,)

[@RukiyaReacts]

Yup!!😭💔

[@kristy4662]

@@RukiyaReacts OMG YOU REPLIEDDDD!! thank you for replying 😭i love your videos so muchhh

[@duckwoquack]

Spoilers for last episode. Don’t read if you haven’t seen it. Over time Silco became my favorite character, so I have to say I cried sooooo hard in the last episode 😭

[@kokitrees7394]

For me, the most heartbreaking was the last episode. SPOILERS Silco reassuring Jinx that she hadn't jinxed everything again, that she was still perfect and he'd always love her, not even thinking about how he was shot and her heartbreak made be sob

[@duckwoquack]

@@kokitrees7394 Spoilers for last episode „Don’t cry, you’re perfect“ had me SOBBINGG

[@pokaay3163]

omg I cant believe you’re reacting to this show its literally so good, as an animation student I really look up to the art direction and the writing, it’s soo epic

[@-Devy-]

"literally so good" Wtf does that even mean?

[@XxHayashixX679]

@@-Devy- that's its good? tf do you mean

[@Howaboutyes11]

❤

[@onlycows726]

@@-Devy- are you braindead or something what do you think it means

[@squeezie_b8895]

@@-Devy- are to new to the planet or something?

[@sauteedlimes219]

I feel as though during ep 3, everyone is so focused of powder being a little kid, that we forget that Vi is also just a child. She 14/15 in this and we see her as “being older” bc she was forced to grow up before she was ready in order to protect her sister. Yeah she shouldn’t have hit powder, but she also just witnessed the death of her two brother figures and her father figure. She wasnt in the right head space to decipher that powder didnt mean to get everyone killed,

[@lilscenechick1995]

I definitely see a LOT of unfairly harsh judgement toward Violet and it's really sad because the tragedy of that moment was how both of them were orphaned for a second time. Duality is such a prevalent theme in Arcane, it's odd how many people just see Powder as the blameless victim of circumstance.

[@kellharris2491]

yeah and V has had to basically be her parent. even with vander V acts like a parent.

[@lilscenechick1995]

@@kellharris2491 Vi definitely took on a motherly role in addition to being the big sister.

[@daveyJ0nes]

Exactly it wasn't VI's fault dare I say it wasn't Silcos fault. It was PILTOVERS fault specifically heimerdinger

[@aspieanarchist5439]

@@daveyJ0nes Yep. Fuckin` topsiders.

[@reysterlightwood4127]

Rukiya: "Oh my goodness. This show is just trauma on top of trauma. No one's safe. Anyone can die." Me, who is watching her and caring for her future coz I know how the rest of the show would go: 👀 👀 👀

[@j.f.fisher5318]

a.k.a. "Trauma Simulator 2021" so, seriously, I was talking to my therapist about this and watching this show over and over has actually helped me have more empathy. Which is sooooo ridiculously messed up, but yeah.

[@MsPiggie099]

Should we tell her or no?

[@reysterlightwood4127]

@@MsPiggie099 definitely not. . We have suffered (double that for me coz I play the actual FCKING game and I main both Jinx and Cait), Rukia is no exception. .

[@kiasms22]

one of the best shows to come out in 2021. i’m still obsessed with the storyline and visuals. can’t wait for season 2

[@benhill70]

One of the best shows to come out in decades.

[@RukiyaReacts]

Facts!!🔥

[@kiasms22]

@@benhill70 you’re so right

[@cheesemanwario8677]

Honestly one of the best shows ever

[@Pebble-With-a-Pen]

"I didn't like mylo at first but he rlly grew on me" SAME, GODS I was SO excited for him I was like "aw I can't wait to see him get Character Development and accept powder as a valuable member of their group" and theN EP 3 HAPPENED????? BITCH??

[@RukiyaReacts]

I'm still recovering from the trauma in EP 3😭😭🫠🫠

[@lilscenechick1995]

When Powder's bomb caused Claggor and Mylo to be [unalived]. The gasp that I GOSPED. I was NOT ready

[@louuu573]

This!!

[@gonzalezchild0482]

the animators worked their asses off and they did an incredible job. I understand why it took 6 years to make the 1st season💙❤

[@RukiyaReacts]

I really hope it doesn't take 6 more years for season 2 😭😭😭

[@leovk5779]

@@RukiyaReacts Nah, it shouldn't take that long. They are working on season 2 right now. After you have watched the show, you could watch "arcane -bridging the rift" a 5-parter behind the scene/ making-off of the show. It is sincerely fascinating and even surprisingly full of plot twists, and really worth the time. Also explains what the future of the series hold and why it shouldn't take 6 years (well, it's already been a year and a half, obviously quality takes time.)

[@Crazy_Diamond_75]

@@leovk5779 They said around the time of release that the next season would probably be out in 2023. Let's hope that still holds.

[@leovk5779]

@@Crazy_Diamond_75 Hm. The information I had was that they said that they were already working on it when season 1 was released (confirmed on "arcane bridging the rift", they say they have been working on the story of "multiple seasons" in the continuity of season 1), but that it wouldn't come out in 2022. They never said 2023, even though it was kinda implied, so if it doesn't come out in 2023, technically they are not late as they have not promised anything. But yes, everyone is hoping for 2023, maybe fall (2 year after season 1 - two years per season, with more means and now that their teams are assembled and all the animation stuff is figured out, compared to the 6 years with all the hardships they had.) If we can have 1 season every 2 years in the world of Runeterra for the foreseeable future, that would be awesome ). If it is so, we'll probably know this summer.

[@NXD_95]

Happy to see you enjoying this show. Quickly became one of my faves Animation 🔥 Cinematography/art style 🔥 Emotional story telling 🔥 Soundtrack 🔥

[@RukiyaReacts]

The show overall is🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@RukiyaReacts]

Like I have fourth-degree burns now after watching this show 🔥😍🥵🔥

[@Ed.and.eddie33]

I GOT SO HAPPY AND EXCITED SEEING THIS!! HOPE YOU ENJOY 🎉

[@Ed.and.eddie33]

Huh

[@Ed.and.eddie33]

I just got a reply saying im in a contest im so confused

[@RukiyaReacts]

@@Ed.and.eddie33 Please report and ignore those comments. Theres a scam bot that pretending to be me and replying to people’s comments 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@instantchaos2385]

@@RukiyaReacts you should be proud, you got famous enough to get bots in your comments

[@2GalyGirl]

I really love your reaction. It's so fair and balanced. Most people hate powder because of episode 3. But you could see that it wasn't only her fault. Very interesting. Can't wait for the next part.

[@silver9wolf6]

Really? I feel most reactors get mad at Vi, we must be on different sides of the internet!

[@2GalyGirl]

@@silver9wolf6 I've seen no one who gets mad at vi!!! Wow. Which reactors are those?

[@blueobsidian7506]

@Pétra Nicholas It's mostly people in the comments of other reactors. I've seen little hate for Powder and a lot of hate for Vi. (I'm definitely not saying that people don't hate on her. Just that I haven't seen a lot of it personally.) It's mostly people who don't understand how trauma and traumatic events cause people to react.

[@silver9wolf6]

@@2GalyGirl hey! Sorry for the slow response, but yeah, like BlueObsidian was saying, the more I thought about the majority of it is in the comments, not the reactions themselves

[@jasonskeans3327]

powder deserves the hate

[@tinabluess]

This show is amazing and as a illustration and animation student i can say that there’s a lot of hidden things like some art references (32:57 is literally a reference of “the fallen angel” painting) and color theory to help the aesthetic and reinforce the feelings we feel while watching or to make us focus our attention to something specific, like for example the scene at 23:20 where we have red and green colours cause they’re complementary and same way at 27:53 with yellow and purple!!

[@jdksdj11]

You probably saw his this, but Christian Linke tweeted a storyboard for Arcane that they used for the color theory.

[@tinabluess]

@@jdksdj11 wow I didn’t know that tbh, but thank you for saying that I’m gonna search it!!

[@jdksdj11]

​@@tinabluess Now that I'm looking at it again it's more for a color flow, but it shows color schemes too.

[@tinabluess]

@@jdksdj11 yeah but it’s cool and you can still see the comparison between colours :)

[@anxia-tea5846]

absolutely love the parallel of vander holding silco by the chin and vi holding powder by the chin. Also how Silco looks at Vander when Powder says Vi left her!

[@niarahancock4739]

I honestly don’t care if I don’t see season two for another six years if it means that that quality will shine through I would wait😭

[@lu_moon1357]

arcane is one of the best shows ever, change my mind.

[@RukiyaReacts]

You spoke nothing but facts 💯👏🏾

[@jut_dwaetoucher]

This is literally my favourite show, I love everything about it 😭 Edit: but omg please don’t vilify Vi, it wasn’t her fault, we all do things we immediately regret

[@thaliawhisperwind4013]

Dude this is one of my favorite shows it’s so great to see you react to it!!!!! I can’t WAIT for a part two cause 4,5&6 are my favorites!!!!

[@vaninaluanacloss]

YESSS, I HAVE BEEN WANTING FOR YOU TO REACT TO THIS!!!! You are making a young girl's dream come true

[@errynchubbsiesss]

This series isn't only about the backstory of the game it also holds a moral story to always give love and care for those who are with you because, in a blink of an eye, they will be gone forever. The series also reminded me of me and my sister, since she always throws me out and doesn't give me a bs around me, And she also didn't come to my bday this year. Shocking, ain't it? I also started having hallucinations which made me go through therapy, soooo, overall best series I've ever watched, would recommend you to continue watching it.

[@RukiyaReacts]

I’m sorry to hear that about you and your sister. But I’m glad to hear you got help and went to therapy ❤️🫶 Powder/Jinx would have for sure benefited from therapy if she had the access to it. It’s difficult seeing how much the grief and trauma is affecting her. And don’t worry, I will be uploading Part 2 and finale videos.

[@hazelcallahanlover]

IM SO EXCITED THAT YOU ARE STARTING THIS SHOW HEHE

[@jdksdj11]

All music was composed and produced for this show by Riot. Riot is known as a video game company that is better in creating music, animation and stories than games (still love them). Fortiche (really good French animation studio) is responsible for animation and they are old Riot collaborator. Christian Linke and Alex Yee (Arcane's creators) knew if Riot greenlights their project they would need Fortiche to make the story shine.

[@chibipanda425]

*Internal screaming* I SO HAPPY YOU'RE REACTING TO THIS!!!!💜💜💜💜💜

[@lilwinborne]

I may not be a gamer, but animation never fails to impress me every time!! The characters & action shots! Powder being underestimated, I’m already rooting for her 👏🏼🎬❤️‍🔥 -Visuals are phenomenal well done

[@RukiyaReacts]

Agreed!!🔥❤️

[@sykesmcenzie]

I've been binging arcane reactions and I love your editing style. 10/10 thanks

[@ashleyconner6266]

I love how you as the viewer also appreciated the camera angles and cinematography (“feels like you’re there”) Something that isn’t shown often in animated films

[@krashd]

0:07 Dogs are covered in fur so they can't regulate their body heat by sweating or opening capillaries like humans do, when they need to cool down they lie on something cold, we have a large marble fire surround and when my dogs are to warm they lie on the marble because it's always cold. Cats - being more active than dogs - have a faster metabolism and so require warmer temperatures, they tend to actively seek out warmer locations while dogs will move around from warm location to cool location depending on their need.

[@fundubsya]

So glad your reacting to this! It's a masterpiece! Keep up gurl!🥰🥰

[@angelajaime5155]

Strawberry Short Cake and Blueberry!!! Your nicknames feel so affectionate x'D Love your commentary, and how you made enfaces in the camera movement (When Powder was falling) and how hard the impact of the punches felt :)

[@isiwalker9248]

This was a wonderful reaction video I loved it

[@RukiyaReacts]

Thank you!!💖

[@luxiiien]

this reaction was so damn funny. i lost it when you described heimerdinger as a hampster lmaoo. subbed!

[@RukiyaReacts]

Haha, thank you! 😂🐹❤️

[@fatimuhameddedhiou9842]

Hiii your my fav KZbinr ever

[@RukiyaReacts]

Hey!! I’m honoured 🥰✨

[@TheVeryDumDumpling]

I hope when you watch this you notice the tiny details like the specific characters in the room. Usually depending on the person the lights in the background match the people in the area it makes everything look so cool :D

[@TheRavenfish9]

I am so hype you're watching arcane! I love this show and not enough people reacted to it. This is my first video of yours and I can't wait to see more! I love your edits. They had me rolling. 😆 PLEASE react to the rest of the series! I'm dying here for more people to watch it.

[@cloudi8354]

Bro I love jinx’s/powder’s relationship with Silco. Like yk Silco is bad but like you also know that Silco is gonna be like Powder’s new dad in the best ways possible

[@shayasims]

best way ? be fr silco was never ever good for her .

[@cloudi8354]

@@shayasims Sure he might not have been healthy for her- but he still really cared for Jinx

[@lilscenechick1995]

I wouldn't say in the best ways possible considering how Silco only worsened her trauma response by enabling her to adopt a separate persona/identity and reinforcing her feelings of abandonment. People conveniently forget that Silco was going to murder her (an innocent CHILD) and only changed his mind because she reminded him of himself. He still used her for his own personal gain. I don't think we should romanticize their relationship as something good, rather than what it truly is: two extremely traumatized people forming a bond. Silco cared for her, yes, but he was also responsible for her trauma and the decline of her mental health.

[@aeriste]

@@lilscenechick1995 He himself had to create a separate persona to deal with being almost killed by his adopted brother, because of course he had no access to therapy either, so he tried to teach her the best way he knew how to survive. It informs his whole ethos; it's what he does to Zaun, too (making it stronger with shimmer by culling the weak). It's toxic but the only way he could cope. He's absolutely broken by Piltover and Vander.

[@idrace6157]

When I saw that you were editing this reaction I could wait. Love your reactions. ❤️

[@mochiieekim]

this is the best animation like eveeeeerrrrrr. The emotional rollercoaster, the art, the writing. Every single aspect of it is perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!! And i am so glad that i was blessed with it. 10 years in the making? Thats...thats alot of time and dedication! episode three made me cry. I didn't think they would d!e and six episodes later, i thought they were joking and i was waiting for the m to come back from the d3ad.

[@reirei7086]

Love that you’re reacting to Arcane it’s amazing

[@julesrebb9149]

yo just watching this, because I love arcane omg, and I have to say that this editing is SUPERB

[@saraislfe14]

Bro I cannot tell u how excited I am😭 been waiting patiently for this, I could cry lol😂🙏🏽

[@ya_inthemood]

to me vi’s reaction seems totally normal. her father and best friends were killed by her little sister (even though she wanted to help). now, do i think hitting powder was the right move? of course not. like you said, violence is never the answer, but her lashing out on powder like that just comes to show her real, raw emotions as a human being. she had pressure on her shoulders. she needed to free vander, while still taking care of her sister and brothers; it didn’t turn out like she wanted and needed it to, so she exploded. but yeah, i just wanted to show my personal perspective on her character. she’s a human, who got hurt, so she hurt back in the worse way possible. so.. yeah, i love her so much. :( (and i also adore powder with my whole heart

[@ya_inthemood]

also, the whole soundtrack and animation of this series is a 10/10!!

[@RukiyaReacts]

I totally agree! Vi's reaction was understandable. I just wish it didn't happen because all it did was push Powder right into Silco's dirty paws 😭

[@sunflowerice]

I really like your reactions, they are well made. Even though you put 3 episodes into 30min I really enjoyed it with your editing :) I´m also glad to see your reactions to little details that often get overlooked, like the one with Mel picking a birthday present for the councilor :D it flies over so many heads and here I´m sitting laughing my a** off at that scene xD

[@evelynclaudio]

This is what I’m talking ABOUT thank you for the reaction video ❤ ps I’ve never seen this before 😅 and I know what you are probably thinking: “How are you going to watch this video if you’ve never seen Arcane before”. Well, the show and the title looked EPIC so I thought to myself “There’s nothing wrong with a little sneak peek”. 👍🏻🤩

[@j.f.fisher5318]

don't worry, it will still traumatize you watching it a second time. And a third time, and... Seriously, there is this one fight later on that just thinking about it makes me tear up. I mean, how? It is short. No dialogue. But... oh. my. freaking. goodness... :(

[@evelynclaudio]

@@j.f.fisher5318 I wasn’t all that traumatized I was only a teensy bit scared at the beginning but it wasn’t all that traumatizing the intro and the title look epic and I am fine so woo hoo surviving the first episode of arcane🙃

[@evelynclaudio]

Are you telegrams all just bots?

[@RukiyaReacts]

Yes, the telegrams are bots. I’ve been reporting and deleting them but it reappears in the comments each time I upload a video. So annoying!

[@Almond_J0i]

Dw about references or anything like that as someone who’s never heard about league of legends before this show came out I understood everything 👍

[@nehemiahwallace9900]

You’re watching Arcane? Did not know I needed this. Thanks, beautiful. ❤

[@katchii93]

never too late to react to arcane. i really love the show and watching people react to it is like experiencing the whole thing with someone else all over again 😆💕 your reactions were also so funny! enjoyed this ✨

[@j.f.fisher5318]

And the ride just gets wilder from here. I mean, in a happy fun totally not traumatic way... And, OMG you are good at this. Loved the jokes, commentary, editing, all of it. Definitely will be checking out your other videos. Can't wait to see you watch the rest of this beautiful totally not tragic masterpiece. Subbed. Cheers!

[@sea_shellz]

I just re-lived my first time watching this show with Rukiya. My eyes are bawling from the third episode 😭😭 I am so glad you finally started reacting to this show. It’s so emotional!! 😭😭😭

[@rincaimo812]

YES! I am so excited you are reacting to this! It's so good! Already waiting for part 2 with bated breath!

[@ohboof]

I love Arcane so much, and I'm so glad you're watching it. It does spike my anxiety though lol. If you're ever looking for something that tackles stuff like Arcane does, but in a more kid friendly way (less violence), I'd recommend the Monster High movies from the 2010s. They're just as good, but aimed at a different audience.

[@marmooz]

omg i’m so excited for you to watch the rest of the show it’s amazing i remember being obsessed with it last year

[@leoofchild8039]

IM SOOO EXCITED FOR U TO SEE THE NEXT EPISODES OMGOGMGOGMOGMGOGM

[@lauramiranda4937]

The way I just finished the show and came RUNNING to your channel bc I knew you reacted to it. I loooooved your reactions lol can't wait for you to watch season 2

[@mdolbey93]

Yes!! I missed that you posted this, but I’m here now 😁 so excited!!

[@RukiyaReacts]

Better late than never!❤️

[@Drake844221]

"This show is trauma on top of trauma." Best to just... come to terms with that early on. The show is pain, itself, but... it is _so_ beautifully executed pain XD

[@add8520]

YESS IM SO GLAD YOU ARE REACTING TO IT YOU WILL LOVE IT BUT PREPARE TO CRY^⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠_⁠^

[@X_Podius]

If you didnt know, the opening was actually MADE for this show, and is now one of their most popular songs (as an arcane enjoyer it makes me proud)

[@wonderlandian8465]

Oh yessss!! Another Arcane reaction i can't wait to follow! So glad you are doing these in parts of 3 (which is kind of how Season 1 is written)!

[@RukiyaReacts]

I noticed that while editing haha. I was originally going to do ep. 1-4 in part 1, ep. 5-8 in part 2 and the finale in its own video. However the flow felt off😅 so I switched to 3 episodes per video.

[@alejandramacias8199]

So looking forward to your Part 2 reaction!! Keep ‘em coming!

[@r0bl0x_stuff55]

2:57 I actually can't believe they used my favorite song

[@tofu_golem]

The children's song at the beginning of episode 1 explains the relationship between Piltover and undercity/Zaun. The city spans an isthmus. At some point in the past, they decided to dig a canal through the middle of the city to make money on tolls. During the dig, undercity was flooded, releasing toxic chemicals. Piltover became wealthy from the canal, and never once bothered to spend those profits fixing the flooding or pollution in the undercity. The people in the undercity are a permanent exploited underclass, which led to the attempted rebellion depicted in the introduction of episode one. Vi is voiced by Hailee Steinfeld, who also played Spider-Gwen in Spider-Verse, and Kate Bishop in Hawkeye. The Enforcers wear masks in the undercity because of the pollution. The locals are used to it. Ekko (Little Man) is one of my favorite characters in this show full of amazing characters. Silco is voiced by the same actor who played goofy Wally in Young Justice. Mel is sex and power personified. This was the first major project by this animation studio. Up until this show, they only did ads, music videos, trailers, etc.

[@connerthao]

Your the type of KZbinr that no one can ever get bored of and so entertaining. Stay positive ❤

[@gottaluvkaya]

I LOVE ARCANE SO MUCHH SO GLAD YOU WATCHED IT!!

[@Dulcechavezt2]

Omgg yesss the way your dog just went from a comfy couch to the hard wood floor 😅😅 love that 😍

[@RukiyaReacts]

He makes no sense with the things he does😭💀 but hey, at least he’s cute 🤣

[@Dulcechavezt2]

@@RukiyaReacts very cute 🥰

[@crescentsandwich7288]

Love the video, Rukiya!! Your reactions are always amazing! ❤️❤️ Can’t wait for you to watch more of this show, it’s a fantastic watch 😄 The first three episodes are intense! 😱

[@lorrainesicosana8863]

waah, you reacted to this my gosh I'm getting excited. This series was so good I can't wait for season 2 waaaaakkk. The episode 1 title has a song you should listen to it.

[@Aldcfan1798]

Slay queen: but you didn’t have to cut me off!

[@blackshard641]

The needle drop on "Under the Sea" was *chef's kiss*. Nicely done. I lol'd.

[@Giulia-om2gl]

6:12 this phrase just made me think about Jinx😭

[@1zxtv]

I played League for many years off and on, haven't played in a couple now though and despite hearing the praise for this show, I just swept it under the rug, I wasn't interested for one reason or another but decided to watch it last night and holy shit.. I feel like an idiot for not watching it sooner. Absolute masterpiece. The story, the living breathing world, the complex layered, actually compelling characters and their arcs, beautiful animation, amazing fight scenes. One of the best shows I have seen in I don't even know how long, last time I loved something this much was Haunting of Hill House. I watched it last night and still can't stop thinking about it. Cannot wait for S2, I just hope it's as lovingly and painstakingly crafted as this was.

[@LockeNarshe]

Average Watcher: "Marcus is a jerk of a character." --Silco Betrayal Happens-- Marcus, looking around in bewilderment, visibly outraged: "What the hell have you done? This wasn't the deal!" Silco: "Deal's changed." Way too many people: "Really, was the couple of coins worth it?" Me: "HE LITERALLY JUST FINISHED SAYING THAT IT WASN'T THE PLAN." It's not even subtle that this wasn't his intention--even if his naivety caused it. How people ask for shows with complicated, mature themes while simultaneously breezing right past any amount of inflection or nuance presented is beyond me. This show's greatest strength is often the general audience's biggest weakness.

[@RukiyaReacts]

It doesn’t matter that Silco changed the plan. The problem is that Marcus made the deal with him in the first place. Especially since in Ep. 2 Marcus went on a rant about how all people in the underground are criminals and that there’s a crime behind every dollar that comes from Vander's bar. Quite hypocritical and stupid of him to then accept those same coins he was criticizing. But what's even more irritating is that even tho Silco Betrayed him and k*lled his partner, he continues working with Silco in future episodes.

[@LockeNarshe]

@@RukiyaReacts There's a very notable reason for why he continues to work with Silco, but I suppose that depends on how far you've gotten. Disagree as I may, I do not intend to spoil. Marcus' "deal" was to go over Grayson's head to get Vander arrested, which everyone would agree was due to his previous demeanor, but it's also immediate that he realizes the mistake he made. Intent is supremely important--which is why it's the difference in manslaughter and murder. If you recall in Episode 3, he threw those coins to the grown immediately, hunched over in guilt at the unintended consequences born of his mistake. Marcus was arrogant and privileged, even hypocritical--but through his naivety we got to see that he was as shocked as anyone else. In fact, he's arguably the only one who didn't have previous dealings with Silco, which is why it was so easy to play right into his hand. The rest of Marcus' characterization will have to wait until you've completely seen the 1st season.

[@RukiyaReacts]

@@LockeNarshe I already filmed the reactions to season 1. So you don't have to worry about spoiling anything. Marcus didn't throw those coins to the ground in Ep.3. The coins fell out of the bag when Silco tossed the coin bag at him. And in later episodes, he continues taking the coins from dealings with Silco. So even though Marcus knows working with Silco is wrong, he continues anyways because he's a corrupt, hypocritical, coward. In my opinion, I think Marcus made that deal out of stupidity rather than naivety. It doesn't really matter that Marcus didn't have previous dealings with Silco. He knew Silco was from the undercity. And since he believed people from the undercity were criminals, it doesn't make logical sense for Marcus to then make a deal with the said criminal.

[@LockeNarshe]

@@RukiyaReacts Alright, that's good to hear at least that I won't be spoiling, because there's a lot of context being missed in your argument that doesn't lend itself to much backing with in-series facts. I'd suggest re-watching the scene, as Marcus does indeed throw the coins down in the alley in Episode 3. Marcus tried to "get results" and get Vander arrested--unaware of why Grayson was giving Vander, and by proxy, the Lanes, leeway and trying to come up with alternative solutions. This stems from his lack of patience, understanding and most importantly--first-hand experience with past events like the original bridge massacre (that Grayson had). When Grayson is killed, Marcus, visibly outraged at Silco, chastises him and then, when tossed the bag of coins, shakes his head in anger, guilt and disgust, to throw the rest of it on the ground and remain hunched over in disbelief and defeat. Marcus shows guilt and regret at Grayson's funeral during his speech and his quiet moments with his daughter, Ren. Post-Grayson's funeral, Marcus constantly argues against Silco, challenging the notion of not going along with Silco's plans, constantly bouncing his leg in frustration with a scowl on his face. Silco says, "We've accomplished a lot together, Marcus. Sherriff." The next shot is a perspective-shot from behind Silco's hand where we can see Marcus 'in a box', summarizing his predicament with Silco calmly threatening, "I hope you can remain a part of it." Silco flat-out makes the comment, twice, that Marcus is faltering... it's why Marcus throws the shot glass (sitting next to a framed portrait Ren drew) across the room in anger, why he lies to Silco about what happened to Vi, why he sees himself in the mirror and slams down the sheriff badge angrily, why he can't truly pull the pin on the grenade despite wanting to, why he tries to make Caitlyn stay away from the investigation and why he struggles so adamantly right before his death not to shoot her. These are not the mannerisms of a man who is willingly going along with Silco's plans. In reference to why he "accepts" coins in further exchanges, Silco even points out that the money is a buyoff "for their families", meaning Silco's payouts are a small reprieve for the dead enforcers. Marcus isn't taking the money for himself as payment. He's guilt-stricken, which is also why he carries around a coin with Grayson's blood on it, frustrated by what happened to her and his inability to fill the void his actions left behind--as much as he's trying to do so. Much like Vander and Vi, Silco and Jinx, Marcus and Ren follow the same theme of "Is anything so undoing as a daughter?". No action he could have taken would have left Ren without a father or dead and there was clearly no mother in the picture. Do you believe Vander wouldn't have sacrificed his personal morals for Vi's safety? Because he did when he put back on the cast iron gauntlets to fight again on the bridge against Deckard to protect her, despite swearing never to do so again. How is Marcus' resistance against Silco in service of his daughter's safety that different? There's an incredible amount of inflection and heaps of characterization I feel like you're skipping out on for the sole purpose of judging him in a negative light because it suits your initial judgement--which is the entire point of it being necessary to pay attention to characterization, in life and in stories. That's what well-written, conflict-driven stories do, they challenge your perception and ask you to re-consider your stance. Whether or not you do is a personal choice based on circumstance and reflection, but you have to do so while considering all the facts, not just selective ones.

[@aeriste]

@@RukiyaReacts He was so focused on getting the kids that he made that deal, but it compromised him when his superior died, which Silco planned for-- he wanted an in with the enforcers but was not going to have a deal where he did not have control. Later Silco gets even better leverage.

[@angel_jisoo2722]

OMG, I can't wait for you to do part two 😁 I officially love Arcane

[@cloudi8354]

I’ve been like- binge watching ur reacting videos lolol. Glad ur watching arcane, loved that series

[@peytonbrink1899]

5:03, 6:39, and 7:09 really got me, but it's just Vi being Vi

[@HighSempre]

oh yeah sure "she might've killed your whole team but still!" still what KMDSKDMS everyone would be mad af in that situation

[@maxmichalik4938]

Gotta say, I really like your editing style and continued commentary.

[@RukiyaReacts]

Glad you enjoy it! 🥰

[@tedda14]

omg yes do it all I cannot wait!!! my fav show of the past forever yrs honestly

[@zaracrimson5092]

Pretty excited for this one omggg!!!

[@sterthester736]

The fun about shows based on League is that it's all based on the world's lore they create rather than the gameplay. You have no need to play the game in any form to appreciate the lore and worldbuilding they put into the universe. Some characters in the show are playable champions, but most aren't. It's fun for people who know the champions to recognize or guess at them when they appear. Also, I don't think they ever state it in the show, but Heimerdinger is a species known as a Yordle.

[@paradinight0396]

your vids randomly appear in my recommendation and i already got good vibes just looking at your thumbnail :) nice meeting you gurl !

[@hopethek]

okokokok, you were talking about how vi was being mean to powder- but remember, vi is still young too, and may not know much better- she has practically had to raise piwder and the rest of the kids all while being 16 yrs old max, soooo yeah

[@ashirarobinson8572]

this was actually my first time so i decided to watch your react to it and it's actually good so i might watch it

[@77Night77Shade77]

Do not worry, as it has actually been confirmed that, while they are very similar, the series, Arcane and the game, League of Legends, constitute two completely separate universes. For this reason, the list of discrepancies between the in-game lore and Arcane's storyline is long. For instance, Jayce did not invent Hextech in the game, as it had already existed long before he was even born. Also, Jayce is kind of an arrogant asshole, whereas that isn't so much the case in the series. Piltover and Zaun both already exist in the game lore, but not in Arcane, where what might at some point come to be known as Zaun is currently referred to exclusively as "the undercity". Most of the characters have different backstories and many important characters at the very center of Arcane's story, like Vander, Silco, Mel and Sevika, among others, do not exist in the game at all. That said, I am glad to see you react to the series and I hope you enjoy it. ^^

[@ema7011]

the edits had me rolling 😂 very nice reactions! will be subscribing

[@X_Podius]

32:07 WHAT DO YOU MEAN “but still”, that was the most reasonable anime crashout ever, lil bro just murdered all her friends and their “dad”

[@TexasTwoShakabrah]

YESS RUKIYA IS FALLING INTO OUR FANDOMS!

[@RukiyaReacts]

YES! I'm happy to be apart of the family 🥰

[@virlinehonore9767]

2:38-2:51 ikr!! I love the animation so much!! It’s so beautiful 💜💜💜💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@meandmya3372]

I Love your vids tysm for spending your time to make us these vids😆

[@RukiyaReacts]

Thank you!! Glad you like them!❤️

[@silver9wolf6]

Welcome to the lanes! Love it when people come in with no prior knowledge, makes it even better in a way :) Oh my goodness, just a few minutes in = New subscriber! DID YOU JUST SKIP THE INTRO!? lol

[@koutar-o]

Re-watching this made me realize how many parallels there are 💀

[@KaseyWade-sw7py]

Rukiya is sitting here having a smile on her face at the end of episode 3 but when I watched it I was bursting into tears I needed a LOT of tissue 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@chaggart5]

fIrst time find you. Loved this. my only regret is that when I clicked into your channel I didn't have the whole series to watch. Nailed it.

[@Pobodys_Nerfect]

The show was made as a show about characters from a game and not a show about a game. It’s supposed to be it’s individual thing so it’s totally okay if you don’t get references (I haven’t played the game and I don’t get the references if there are any). Even haters of the game have loved this show because it’s amazing. Just know that you’re in for a wild and emotional ride.

[@ourabouras]

First time watching the channel and it was a good one. I’ve loved this show since it first dropped and can’t stop recommending it to people😊 Happy to see that I’m not the only black girl who digs Imagine Dragons that intro is fire, and it is a hate crime to ever press Skip Intro. Everything about this show is mesmerizing from the story to the character and world design, and the animation is ::chef’s kiss:: Your reactions were perfect, I will be back for parts 2 and 3😁 The only bad thing about this show is that season 2 hasn’t dropped yet… and that they don’t have an Art of book out.

[@Crystal_castle_lover]

NEVA I WAS WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@RukiyaReacts]

I appreciate your patience ❤️❤️❤️

[@Crystal_castle_lover]

@@RukiyaReactsofc ❤❤❤

[@madhatter6337]

I love your reactions queen👑🖐️ Can't wait to see more

[@Dannymuu]

I love this show, and watching your reaction made me feel as if I was watching it for the first time again :) it was funny and I hope you react to the rest of the series

[@RukiyaReacts]

Thank you!🥰❤️ and don’t worry, I’m editing Part 2 right now. I hoping to have it up for next week 🤞🏾

[@mischr13]

EAT THE RICH. you're such a queen, we must stan 😅😍

[@shawneldridge4465]

I really love the animation and the music that's in here, it's just out of sight. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Avengercatgirl99]

Screaming crying throwing up!!!!! My fav reacts to my fav??????❤❤❤❤

[@ant47474]

the little hamster guy btw is a another race in runeterra called a yordle. (Runeterra being the world this show takes place in. Yordles are beings that are pretty much immortal. Even if they were to "die" they would instead turn into pure magical energy and end up back in their home "bandle city"