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The Base Violence Necessary for Change

  • Episode aired Nov 6, 2021
  • TV-14
  • 44m
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The Base Violence Necessary for Change (2021)
Dark FantasyDystopian Sci-FiActionAdventureAnimationDramaFantasySci-Fi

An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.

  • Directors
    • Pascal Charrue
    • Arnaud Delord
  • Writers
    • Ash Brannon
    • Christian Linke
    • Alex Yee
  • Stars
    • Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Kevin Alejandro
    • JB Blanc
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.7/10
    44K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Pascal Charrue
      • Arnaud Delord
    • Writers
      • Ash Brannon
      • Christian Linke
      • Alex Yee
    • Stars
      • Shohreh Aghdashloo
      • Kevin Alejandro
      • JB Blanc
    • 98User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    Shohreh Aghdashloo
    • Grayson
    • (voice)
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Jayce
    • (voice)
    JB Blanc
    JB Blanc
    • Vander
    • (voice)
    Miles Brown
    Miles Brown
    • Young Ekko
    • (voice)
    Remy Hii
    Remy Hii
    • Marcus
    • (voice)
    Mia Sinclair Jenness
    Mia Sinclair Jenness
    • Powder
    • (voice)
    Josh Keaton
    Josh Keaton
    • Deckard
    • (voice)
    Harry Lloyd
    Harry Lloyd
    • Viktor
    • (voice)
    Yuri Lowenthal
    Yuri Lowenthal
    • Mylo
    • (voice)
    Dave B. Mitchell
    Dave B. Mitchell
    • Harold
    • (voice)
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    Toks Olagundoye
    Toks Olagundoye
    • Mel Medarda
    • (voice)
    Roger Craig Smith
    Roger Craig Smith
    • Claggor
    • (voice)
    Jason Spisak
    Jason Spisak
    • Silco
    • (voice)
    Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld
    • Vi
    • (voice)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Benzo
    • (voice)
    Mick Wingert
    Mick Wingert
    • Heimerdinger
    • (voice)
    Terri Douglas
    Terri Douglas
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Pascal Charrue
      • Arnaud Delord
    • Writers
      • Ash Brannon
      • Christian Linke
      • Alex Yee
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    10timefisherman

    One of the best television episodes I've ever seen.

    This episodes is 40 minutes of pure action and emotion, the turning point of the series. With this episode we see what kind of future awaits our main cast. The voice acting, the animation, the soundtracks and the whole vibe of the show and this episode are amazing. Honestly a 10/10.
    AlbertCinefilu

    The ending of this episode shattered my heart...

    I think I've played LoL only twice in my life and it really doesn't matter, this story is way much more than the game, this story has a life of its own. It has really touched my soul in a way no other stories has done for a long time. A must watch.
    10Giannis2504

    Im just sitting in front of my computer not able to understand the greatness of what i just saw

    I play this stupid fulltilt game since s2 back at 2012...If you are a fan of the game then you know that Riot games made unbelievably good short videos like this (Go watch "Awaken" and "A New Dawn"...We asked for this series for so SOOO long...I expected that they will do a remarkable job but this exceeded my expectations by so far...Where to start and where to finish? Cinematography 10/10 Characters 10/10 fully commited to the characters we knew...And this last 20 minutes might be the best ive seen in a very very long time...The emotions go up and down like a rollercoaster...My only objections was for the backround stories of Jayce and Victor but i believe it will all wrap up at the next episodes...Im so hyped for this series and im begging that they will stay faithfull to what they've done so far.
    10marveller-66

    You need to SEE this!

    Thought this epsiode was overrated. Never played the game. But this episode put me on an edge with incredible story-telling. If you find the ending scene rushed, yes, i found it a bit rushed too but i sure as hell hope it would tie itself up perfectly in the next one. The SCREENPLAY is on another level. SOUNDTRACK is fantastic. CHARACTERS' EMOTION ANIMATION is incredible. PACING is on point. VOICE-ACTING is excellent.

    Episode 1 - 8.6, episode 2 - 8.8, episode 3 - 9.6.
    10Ashitaka137

    Tragic

    I did not see that ending coming; but that's how great characters are created. I think it's already clear that this show is something special. Props to the animation team too, these episodes are beautiful.

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      Silco: Ever wonder what it's like to drown? Story of opposites. There's peace in water, like it's holding you, whispering in low tones to let it in. And every problem in the world will fade away. But then, there's this thing... in your head, and it's raging, lighting every nerve with madness to fight, to survive. And all the while this question lingers before you: "Have you had enough?" It's funny. You could pass a lifetime without ever facing a choice like that. But it changes you forever. For that I thank you... old friend.

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    • Soundtracks
      Enemy
      Written by Dan Reynolds, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Justin Tranter, Wayne Sermon, J.I.D. (as Destin Route), Mattias Larsson and Robin Fredriksson

      Performed by Imagine Dragons ft. J.I.D.

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    • Release date
      • November 6, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fortiche Production
      • Riot Games
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      44 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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