Thank you for the sweet comment! :) Unfortunately even if I wanted to continue a series - I need to sometimes take a more business approach with the channel since this is my full time career. Weighing out the cost/benefits of a series of commentaries is tough and sometimes I have to make the decision to not commit to a show for particular reasons. Though IF I COULD there are about 3 other shows I've done that I wish I could keep making commentaries for... T_T ~but alas~ Editing for countless hours a week for a video to make me a fraction of what the work is worth cannot be executed sigh..> THANK YOU for enjoying Arcane / my commentaries for them so that I could continue this as a series! It's become one of my favorites on this channel! I promise I'm not being fake or not genuine in how much I like or dislike a show I do on the channel - it's just the reality of what I can invest my time into for a series and as a young adult trying to make a living as well. Thanks for reading and understanding ~ Much love, ANGE

I follow none other than EFAP, and don't care about most reaction channel content.... and yet. ARCANE is of such quality that reaction channels that as a style never held my interest for more than 2-5 minutes I've now binged through 12 different youtubers just to enjoy others enjoying this master peace work of art. this is an enjoyable channel.

That wasn't suprise jinx is villain in the game i can say this is jinx origin story you should check out league of legend

that is such a beautiful interpretation.

I love that well said

It's true

Jinx didnt protect Vi, that was just an accident, like when she react with the crow

@D. Va the reaction move Yes, the shoot no

That and when Jinx is firing the rocket and you hear him say "We will show them all". It brings A tear to my eye EVERY TIME!

@@erikjohnson5549 Its so heartbreaking!!

I dunno how people on YT are not just start crying and can't stop, like i did. I litterally could not stop crying until i fell asleep eventually, and im a grown ass dude.

I believe two or three of them had worked in TV before, but the majority only worked on writing short stories or other lore related content for League of Legends.

@@Vin_Venture896 i mean every other lore from lol is amazing

Honestly, there's something magical about creators writing for the pure passion of it. Obviously they're getting paid and stuff but they wanted to write this story and you can tell. It's soo good

The company did league short videos. I'm gonna guess they hired some writers.... you know when they had to write.

maybe unpopular opinion, but i always thought that the people writing stories and lore for games are often much better than people doing this for movies and shows. So im not surprised

crazy how so many people reached the conclusion that he was considering giving her to him but when I heard that I instantly understood that his plans were undone because he just couldnt give them jinx

​@@ley5532same I didn't realize that was a possible interpretation

Hellyea. You could also see at as Silco didn't wanted to be like vander in the sense that he betrayed him.

I disagree with it being him not wanting to be submissive to Piltover. He just loves her. Yes you can argue his love for her being selfish because he's clearly attached to her due to his abandonment issues, but he was literally willing to give HIMSELF up, but not her. He just loves her and wouldn't let any harm come to her, including her getting arrested.

@@LangkeeLongkee Yeah that's where the whole "he only saw himself in her" angle stops. Someone that narcissistic wouldn't give themselves up that easily. And Silco did without a moment's hesitation.

@@LoyaltL Mhm. It was definitely just that in the beginning, that's why he spared her, but after raising a little girl like that you come to love her like your own child, she IS his child. I don't think a real parent has to be biological, I consider Silco her real dad, just as much as Vander was to all the kids, as any biological parent could be. That was his baby, he'd never let her go down.

@@LangkeeLongkee Definitely. He totally saw himself in her and understood her pain. That's fine. That's the definition of empathy.

I don't think he'd give himself up for arrest "Can't make a deal with a snake and cut its head off" as Jayce put it. He was prepared to go to war to keep from giving up Jinx.

@@ScorpionViper1001 You make a fair point, though I think him saying that Jinx didn't do anything and then Jace's response implies that Silco was going to offer himself instead. Otherwise, Jayce wouldn't have said he can't take him because he just made a deal with him. Silco truly cared for Jinx, and the show did well making us doubt it, only for it to be clear as day in the last episode. It makes his death sadder, too.

Jinx was the most likable character , but Silco is my favorite character . Riot made him so well, he was the perfect father trying to do everything for Jinx.

He wasn't gonna give himself up. He was gonna deny the deal and just proceed with his original plan. War.

@@rustygear447 yeah Silco is no joke. *was It is just sad !

It's perfect for what Jinx was feeling then

I about fell out of my chair when I checked and found out that was actually Sting.

also a perfect last line for the show, where everything just went wrong, yet had so much potential...

I remember watching the final episode and thought “wait, is that STING??” And sure enough it was. ❤️

To be honest, there is no such thing as a perfect parent. But the fact that Silco TRIED to be a good parent and went out of his way to be a father is good on its own, as oppose to parents who literally leave their kids

🥺😭😭😭😭😭

I don't think season 2 could be anywhere near as good as one.

@@DMrKunst2 true. But you never know

@@heyelenahere I'll be happy either way. Even a season only 75% as good as this one would be a fantastic season for any other show. Even if Fortiche managed to make season 2 "worse", it'll probably still be better than most any other show on TV right now!

I've never played the game, but this show made me look into it a bit. These characters and places seem to be only a fraction of those in the game. I see everyone assuming season 2 will follow these characters, but they could tell a different story in season 2. I actually hope they do, because I thought this last episode was about as flawless as I've seen in a season finale. It's astonishing to me that they have done such a great job fleshing out characters that seem to exist only to be perpetually at war in a video game. I have no interest in MOBAs, but if the lore has been written this good in the game, I can understand why it's so successful.

@@DMrKunst2 Season 2 isn’t even out yet. Give it a chance. It is from the same writers and they have been working on this project for years.

Oh the misery, everybody really needs, some therapy

I would call it a Shakespearean Tragedy

@@Sevren_ with that perfect last line: "what could have been"...

They could have made different choices so many times But you completely understand every choice they made, and at the time they made it, maybe even agreed with it!!

This exactly. I've seen so many people misinterpret why Silco tried to shoot Vi. "Oh, it's because Jinx was going to listen to her sister and go with her instead!" No, no it was not. What happened there was NOT the protagonist magically healing a brainwashed sibling, it was a foolish and unempathetic young woman trying to reach someone she doesn't really know anymore and instead causing her AGONY by trampling every traumatic trigger she has. Silco didn't try to shoot Jinx to keep her from taking "Powder" back, he did it because Vi was hurting his daughter.

@@coreychaves9505 Oh my God, and then Jinx (instinctively) killed the person who was ACTUALLY trying to help her, not the one who was causing her her agony. Every time I think I've fully understood this show (foolish thought I know), I end up learning more and more. Now I really wish it was Vi who got shot instead (Nothing against her, but my Fave is Jinx and Vi was hurting her).

Vi needs a loving companion like her

Cait is far more caring than her game character. It's a good surprise. It makes sense that she and Vi are together. I like them both. Ekko is super cool. Viktor is also great though he doesn't really have much to do with the main plot.

CAITLYN IS BABY

Caitlin was absolutely ready to kill Vi's sister in front of her. Let that sink in.

@@derekmarshman6154 i don't think so. She was ready to shoot Jinx for sure but Caitlyn doesn't shoot to kill. That's not who she is. She could have nailed a headshot on Sevika EASY in episode 5 but instead went for the more difficult shot at the shimmer vial. Caitlyn is also bigger and seemingly stronger than Jinx, she can handle her minigun well, but Cait wasn't aiming high, and when she did shoot you could see again, she was shooting low. I think part of her character development moving forward will be how what Jinx did caused her to be willing to kill, especially considering the voice lines from the season 2 teaser thingy

I wouldn't agree that Silco was a "great father" - a loving father, absolutely, but not a great one. He gave Jinx affection and acceptance from the moment he found her to the moment she killed him, without exception (at least, without any exception we are shown on screen). There is no question in my mind that he loved her and was devoted to her, and that he was absolutely sincere when he said that he'd never have given her to Piltover. But there's more to being a good parent than simply loving your kid. Silco loved his daughter, but he also failed her in multiple ways. He never taught her boundaries of behavior. He never disciplines her - he gets close in ep. 4 after she kills the enforcers, but forgives her actions the moment she presents him the gemstone. He never seeks to have her psychoses treated (granted, it's an assumption that this would be an option available to them). He defends her from all criticism, even when that criticism is justified. He constantly validates her actions, even when he should not. In short, he enables and encourages her worst tendencies. I don't doubt that he is legitimately doing his best to raise her and care for her as a father, yet that doesn't mean he succeeded at being a good one overall. But a loving father? Without question, he succeeded there.

@@pali1d I absolutely see what you're saying. And in the real world, I would 100% agree with you. In the context of this story and world, however, I'd have to disagree. What you'd refer to as nurturing her most destructive impulses, I'd call giving her the skills, tools, and fortitude to be able to survive in the under city the best way he knew how: the same way he did it. He's a deeply flawed man, but he did the best he could and I'd call that being a great parent.

@@smashbrandiscootch719 I don't agree that he taught her to survive as he did. Silco is a planner, not a fighter. Jinx is an impulsive fighter, and while she can plan ahead when it comes to making devices and setting up traps, she fundamentally works in the short-term while he plays the long game. I do agree that he was trying to teach her to survive - but self-control, consideration of outcomes, and the ability to work well with others are all critical survival skills that Silco himself excels at, and he failed to teach her them. Which is why Sevika and others in Zaun all dislike Jinx and see his favoritism of her as a problem. Yes, he did the best he could, but intent alone does not make a great parent.

@@pali1d then vander isn’t a good father either

@@bruhhh8326 We see Vander discipline his kids, and try to set them on better paths than the ones they instinctively find themselves on - he tries to teach Vi to not resort to violence, and makes them do chores as punishment for their behavior. He's not a perfect father, but he's definitely a better one than Silco.

I can't tell you how right you are, and I think it gets worse the more reactions I watch lol and the algorithm just keeps recommending me more just as soon as I finish one

Same

I have been binging all League of Legends material to tide me over. It helps, but I'm running low.

@@julio1148 You 2? Same here. Arcane is literally the best show I ever watched by far.

since i finished the show i have cried every single day beause of it like not even a day of rest, it just feels worst because people keep finding little but significant details

I'm not sure if I believe she killed Silco to protect Vi. I personally think everything that was happening was just overstimulating and she shot wildly.

@@LangkeeLongkee oh, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it was a reasoned and thought out response, lol. The mental trauma she was going through absolutely put her up to the edge, but I think seeing Vi threatened was enough (in that circumstance) to trigger a knee-jerk reflex, which she the immediately regretted once the moment had passed.

@@joshgreiner2599 yeah but I don't think it was to save Vi. This isn't me saying you're wrong btw, the freaking out and shooting was just was I always assumed happened and I'm not sure if I think she was trying, even unconsciously, to hit Silco. I could be wrong, I mean the whole this was super disorienting that was kinda the point.

I didnt realize that detail!

@@LangkeeLongkee Two months later, but still: can't find the source right now, but the writers confirmed that Jinx instinctively shot after hearing the gun click, not because she tried to protect Vi. I can't buy in the "She had a knee-jerk reaction to protect Vi" because when she could've gotten that instinct? She never protected her sister, that was Vi's deal...

Silco is kinda like Kingpin from daredevil. Villains with noble goals.

Well ... he is the kind of Villain that has a noble vision but doesnt give a shit how many corpses he has to step over in his quest to attain it. He's kinda like Thanos except Thanos is just wrong while Silco actually has a point.

I mean, I adore all of them. Sevika is awesome, like that moment where she actually gives parenting advice to Silco.

Honestly silco is an anti-villian, most comparable to killmonger in the black panther movie, i noble goal but fucked up methods that would just lead to death.

@@jordancollins91 The biggest problem, for me, is that he appears to be utterly heartless about the suffering of his own people. Once your fight against oppression widens to the point where you are willing to just generally drag down your own people for some nebulous distant goal... you've lost sight.

What do you reckon happens to both Piltover and Zaun now that their major leaders are dead... now that Jinx... sort of jinxed... both cities? Jinxing Zaun by killing Silco and jinxing Piltover by killing and/or injuring the Councilors?

@@pendragon0905 Hmm I've got a few ideas. I haven't played the game but before watching the show I knew that Jinx was a playable character in League. I guess you're bound to come across some things in passing on the internet. Other than that though, I know nothing else about the game. When it comes to the fate of the council, I don't believe everyone will die. Right before the rocket hits the glass we see that Mel's golden thing on her back starts to glow. Idk if that's some kind of magic thing or it was just some kind of reflection from the rocket or something. Mel's from Noxus (is that how it's spelt?) which seems to be some kind of warmongering area based on her mum's personality. My assumption is that the golden thing has some protective properties, maybe from her mother when she sent her to Piltover? Anyways, I think Jayce, Viktor and Mel will survive. Maybe Viktor has some powers from his Hexcore experiments that can protect both him and Jayce, or maybe Jayce can use his hammer to deflect the blast? I didn't see the hammer in the vicinity though, lol. Cait's mother will die in the explosion. This will cause a rift between Cait and Vi if the latter still wants to reconcile with Jinx. It also doesn't bode well for Vi/Jinx's relationship, killing the mother of your "good friend" isn't a great first step towards reconciliation. Sevika will take Silco's place as leader of the underground and it seems that war is inevitable. Mel's mother gets her wishes granted and Hextech is weaponised for military use against Zaun. I genuinely couldn't even try to predict wth Jinx is going to do next. She's accepted that she can never go back to being Powder, but we all saw that at the critical moment when she had to choose between Vi and Silco, she chose to save Vi. There's still conflict inside of her, but the idea of any kind of "happy ending" for Jinx is dwindling very quickly. Ekko had arguably the best fight scene in the show when he faced his childhood friend Jinx. I watched the Music video for the opening and seeing them spend time together as kids, playing games and having fun, makes their showdown all the more tragic yet all the more spectacular. Most of the predictions I've made seem like logical continuations of plot points introduced in the first season, but I just know the writers have some twists and turns ready for us along the way. I couldn't correctly predict the story when watching season 1, so I doubt I'll be able to for season 2 lol. Anyways, season 2 can't come soon enough. But having said that, I'd rather they take their time and polish their work for another masterpiece of a season. I've heard that we're in good hands in that regard though. If you can't tell I'm addicted to writing up my thoughts on the show lol.

@@keepyourselfsafe1386 Sevika and Vi have duality, both want a prosperous Zaum, both followed Vander. In one episode Sevika says she wouldnt follow a weak leader and then kills this guy. Vi will now join to Cait, Piltover, the enforcers, precisely to stop Jinx (still wanting Powder back, its in the game, she never give up on Jinx, thats what she is, will die trying). Sevika must command Zaum, but with Vi in control, like the old lady did with Vander. Medarda must die, Caits mother too. And this should provoke a war with Noxus and his mother. New characters will be introduced, from Noxus and Ionia probably. Viktor does not die, as he is a playable character, and together with Singed (the scientist) he will transform his entire body into Hextec (including that arm with laser), which will cause conflicts with Jayce. Viktor, like Jinx, are victims of circumstance and lost along the way, becoming villains. Oh, and Vander is alive, its one of Singed experiments, caught shortly after the incident. He will become Warwick, completely unrecognizable, not knowing who he is, just remembering that he must protect two girls, one of whom is named Violet (scene in which Powder desperately calls out to Vi).

@@TarsoFranchis Thanks for the reply, though I only read the first and half of the second paragraph, lol. I went into Arcane knowing nothing about League except the existence of Jinx as a playable character, and I'm assuming you go into detail about the fates of some of the characters from details in the game. I enjoyed the experience of being (almost) completely new to the lore of Arcane, and I think I want to have the same experience for season 2. Appreciate the reply though!

@@keepyourselfsafe1386 Well, you said wanted to discuss Arcane, so i assumed you already researched it. For me, from the beginning I knew the fate of the characters, I just didnt know how the plot would be, very well executed by the way, proof of this is that attracted fans who had never tried the game. Arcane has everything to transform into a new "Marvel Universe", as it has characters rich in detail.

I was hoping for a cheerier region than Noxus, but I doubt it will be lacking for action.

@@thethingsisee13 Bandle City and Ionia seem happier.

when the credits roll!

After you realized that Jinx made the weapon for Silco, and she made it to look like the creatures Silco mentioned thinking were beautiful at the beginning of the series, and she gave it a scar on its eye just like Silco's

My guess is scene with Vander

Vander is what got me too, I was watching the second half of that fight through tears also. Just hearing his voice, hearing him call her baby girl. You forget how much he means to all of these characters. His absence is felt so strongly.

silco's death

Ekko is my favorite as well

For me is Jinx I'm sorry, Ekko is supercool, he looks amazing and he has a very good heart But Jinx… is Jinx, she's iconic, she's chaotic, she's gourgeos, and she's my favorite

Mel and Caitlins mother because they are the only cute characters

@@Tpipmv get into it yuh

Also my favorite. Of all the champions from Topside/The Undercity so far, Ekko has the best lore besides Jinx, and Arcane made him even better. I can never think of Ekko and not have Pusha T and Denzel Curry come into my mind now.

spain without the s :')

Thanks for enjoying the series!!

Same! Although, I am concerned there's going to be some resentment. Caitlyns's Mom might be dead in the next episode, and Caitlyn might have be able to save her if she had stopped Jinx and not listened to Vi. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping her mother survives the explosion. 🤞

China will say no lmao

@@TheCrayonMaster Her mom might survive the explosion but not survive for very long....

In the bed scene, Vi says "then a real monster showed up, and I just ran away". But the moment she runs away is when she finds out Powder blew up the Factory and punches her in the face. Silco only reappears after she had already ran away. I don't think the monster she was referring to was Silco.

@@barroslucasc She slapped her not punched her, but yes, I think she was referring to herself when she says 'a real monster showed up'...

Clogger* im sorry but i see enough people getting it wrong

@@KaiserDaChoom it's Claggor, actually

@@barroslucasc oop mbmb

I'd drink and train with Vi, but my type is more Caitlyn. Cupcake is indeed hot. Then again she didn't seem comfortable with dudes in the "special house" so I doubt I'd have a chance :P

TRUE. WHY AM I STILL SAD THAT HES GONE. i - gbnrusijgtpsjrbtpsjnbismrnktnjgskjbmgiors

Thank you!

Also a dead giveaway in one of the riffs of the champion who will be appearing in Season 2.