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Oil and Water

  • Episode aired Nov 20, 2021
  • TV-14
  • 40m
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9.2/10
31K
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Hailee Steinfeld in Arcane (2021)
Dark FantasyDystopian Sci-FiActionAdventureAnimationDramaFantasySci-Fi

Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.

  • Directors
    • Pascal Charrue
    • Arnaud Delord
  • Writers
    • Ben St. John
    • Mollie Bickley St. John
    • Christian Linke
  • Stars
    • Kevin Alejandro
    • JB Blanc
    • Kimberly Brooks
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    9.2/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Pascal Charrue
      • Arnaud Delord
    • Writers
      • Ben St. John
      • Mollie Bickley St. John
      • Christian Linke
    • Stars
      • Kevin Alejandro
      • JB Blanc
      • Kimberly Brooks
    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Jayce
    • (voice)
    JB Blanc
    JB Blanc
    • Bolbok
    • (voice)
    Kimberly Brooks
    Kimberly Brooks
    • Sky
    • (voice)
    • (as Kimberly D. Brooks)
    Imogen Faires
    • Young Mel
    • (voice)
    Remy Hii
    Remy Hii
    • Mr. Kiramman
    • (voice)
    Josh Keaton
    Josh Keaton
    • Salo
    • (voice)
    • …
    Katie Leung
    Katie Leung
    • Caitlyn
    • (voice)
    Erica Lindbeck
    Erica Lindbeck
    • Elora
    • (voice)
    Harry Lloyd
    Harry Lloyd
    • Viktor
    • (voice)
    Abigail Marlowe
    Abigail Marlowe
    • Mrs. Kiramman
    • (voice)
    Dave B. Mitchell
    Dave B. Mitchell
    • Hoskel
    • (voice)
    Miyavi
    Miyavi
    • Finn
    • (voice)
    Toks Olagundoye
    Toks Olagundoye
    • Mel Medarda
    • (voice)
    Ella Purnell
    Ella Purnell
    • Jinx
    • (voice)
    Reed Shannon
    Reed Shannon
    • Ekko
    • (voice)
    Jason Spisak
    Jason Spisak
    • Silco
    • (voice)
    Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld
    • Vi
    • (voice)
    Ellen Thomas
    Ellen Thomas
    • Ambessa Medarda
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Pascal Charrue
      • Arnaud Delord
    • Writers
      • Ben St. John
      • Mollie Bickley St. John
      • Christian Linke
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    8RM851222

    Terrific world and worldbuilding

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    8th episode was very good, despite it's being so far my least favorite. And that is saying a lot of how great this show is if even this great episode is one of its weakest one.

    All of the production values regarding the animation was superb as usual. Story moved forward. I can't wait to see next episode and as well it's last one. At least in season one. Amazing show so far.
    10GraXXoR

    Not even sure how to approach this...

    The mix of high fantasy against a dark, painful truth make this episode a real rollercoaster ride.

    Just when you think the story might be spiralling out of control, something crashes to Earth to bring home the painful reality of Piltover and Zaun.

    Despite this series' increadible Steam Punk and HexTech background, the story never lets go of the characters and their plights.

    Compelling, compulsive viewing.

    I honestly think that in years hence, this will be looked back upon as a masterpiece in how a series should be composed, written and executed.
    10CesarSoze

    Phenomenal

    This must be the greatest animation i've ever seen my entire life, I don't think anything ever comes close to this. Those tense scenes in the last 2 episodes are as good as they come.
    10jasonviliame

    !!!!

    Damn best episode thus far. The animation is amazing. The story. The characters. The action. This is a masterful creation and it's everything I've expected from RIOT. Their short animations were already phenomenal and now they've blessed us with this.
    9noisetanklaw

    Smells like teen spirit

    While trying to expand world building into known and welcome territories for League fans, it neglects other important matters about argument. Despite this, it pushes new interesting views over imperialism, capitalism and fascism. Curiously enough, shimmer is a thing in real life.

    Storytelling got kind of weak but f-cking hell, punk af Vi with gauntlets - I dig it. Also, Jayce with his hammer, finally... although it got dark too fast.

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    • Quotes

      Vi: Oil and water. Wasn't meant to be.

    • Connections
      Featured in 49th Annie Awards (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Enemy
      Written by Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Robin Fredriksson, Mattias Larsson, Justin Tranter, J.I.D. (as Destin Route).

      Performed by Imagine Dragons ft J.I.D.

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 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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    • Runtime
      40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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