Pretend Like It's the First Time

Won't even kid this might be the best episode of television I've ever seen. I'm no snob and I probably haven't watched enough for that claim to have any actual weight but for real this episode is perfectly executed and beautiful. No matter who you are, you have to acknowledge that love is at the very core of everything we are as human beings, and this episode is the pure embodiment of that concept to me. Every single aspect brings together this heartwarming and heartbreaking story of a love that never was. The music is some of the best to come out of this show, and the animation is gorgeous as usual, but certain painted backgrounds and stylized sections of animation are especially worthy of praise here. Even though I agree with some folks that the episodes after this had a few fails, I seriously think that the experience this single episode gives a viewer is, on its own, enough of a reason for the entire show to exist.

Ill keep it short. I really really enjoyed this episode because, arguably for the first time this season, the story of this episode is focused and relatively simple to follow.

That creates space to breath. And, importantly, space to focus on the characters themselves instead of the plot developments. This season has been hectic and chaotic and, while incredibly awesome, it has left me personally little space to really emotionally connect in new ways. I still got emotional, but mostly on emotional currency build in season 1.

This episode creates space for that and essentially creates new emotional currency to spend later on (or in this same episode).

This episode makes me ask my self I'm with who , who is the villain and who is the hero.

A lot of things comes more easily to understand but those things creat an another questions I was before this episode with Victor because he want peace for other people and create a place for that.

Place that you can happy without hate and everyone love each other, he didn't want to fight at that time.

But Jayce Talis I don't know why did he killed him for what , for what he saw for his scars I don't know but at that time I was supporting vickor but ,now after episode 7 I don't know, and what victor want.

I don't know I'm with who.

You are light that brightens my world you are my sunshine my only sunshine you make happy when skies are grey. Watching you in these moments was like time itself stopped moving with every graceful step. You're the heartbeat of Zaun, a living legend, and you made me believe in the impossible. Ekko, you're not just a fighter-you're a miracle in motion. In that moment, time itself bowed to you. Every move was perfect, every strike carried the weight of Zaun's hopes. Watching you in the end was like seeing a star collapse and explode all at once-beautiful, unstoppable, overwhelming. Every move you made felt like it wasn't just skill; it was destiny. You don't just fight-you breathe purpose. It's maddening how someone can carry that much fire and still burn brighter every second. You're not just a hero-you're everything. I can't stop thinking about you.

Having seen countless movies and shows over the past decade, Arcane stands out as one of the best. It's emotionally powerful, that's got tears out of my eyes.

The animation is breathtaking. Each frame is a work of art, with incredibly lifelike characters and stunningly detailed environments. The lighting and sound design are equally impressive, creating a truly captivating world. The lore is rich and well-developed, with no plot holes to disrupt the story. The narrative itself is fresh and engaging, far from generic.

This episode focuses on Ekko and Power's characters.

Unlike others where there were only glimpses of Powder, this ep fully shown the true person of Powder without all the persona of Jinx. It reinforces the idea that Jinx is a product of her environment and the choices made by others, and it offers a glimmer of hope that redemption may still be possible.

The pacing is deliberately slower than the previous, fast-paced episodes, it allows for deeper character development and emotional resonance. The dance scene, captured in a series of distinct, memorable frames. It's as if Ekko is trying to imprint the moment in his memory.

While the pace in Ekko's scenes is slow down, it is sliced with Jayce's eerie scenes. The audience is able to feel the joy and hope in Ekko's world, only to be immediately confronted with the despair and desolation in Jayce's. This rapid shift in emotions heightens the dramatic tension and keeps the viewer engaged.

While it is a great show, i can see 1 star ratings from the same person that are, NOT REAL RATINGs, full of envy and obviously made by hardcore fans of other shows and movies, HATING ON THE HAIR while it is true to the lore, the fact that they compared (the number of ratings of) a show with a completely different genre like BB, THAT IS been out for years to one that's barely finished is ridiculous.

And i almost forgot, thank you to everyone that had their hands in the making of this masterpiece.