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Positive:
9
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Critic Reviews
RogerEbert.comNov 12, 2024
Season 2 Review:
Themes of self-identity and interpersonal relationships continue to be the driving force that keeps "Arcane"'s storytelling poignant and captivating. Regardless of their ethical beliefs, each character is portrayed with intricate humanistic traits, making their emotionally motivated actions feel genuine.
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Nov 7, 2021
Season 1 Review:
Even if you have no interest in picking up any kind of gaming console, do yourself a favor and give Arcane a try. It has more mature storytelling and emotional resonance than many live-action shows do right now. And it deserves to be lauded as the new benchmark for what can be done when it comes to successfully translating worthy videogame universes into a different medium while refusing to dumb down or simplify complex storytelling. Arcane is a world worth getting lost within.
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Nov 12, 2024
Season 2 Review:
As this second season pinballs between stylish action sequences, bittersweet tragedy, and messianic imagery, it balances these tones through snappy editing and a general panache. While we’re still waiting on the last three episodes to see if everything coalesces, at least so far, this series hasn’t lost an ounce of its magic.
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EmpireNov 12, 2024
Season 2 Review:
A powerful Act II is the strongest part of Arcane’s second and final season. The storytelling is as subtle as a magic-powered gauntlet to the head, but, paradoxically, that’s part of its maximalist charm — a show which still feels capable of being anything at any moment.
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