Heavy Is the Crown

Im so glad this season started off with a bang. S1 was (alongside AOT S3 and Breaking Bad S5), my favourite ever season of a show. I was worried this season wouldnt be able to capture that same special feeling.

The music montage after the intro was beautiful, followed by really good character interactions between cait vi and cait jayce. They easily could have made this an aftermath episode but it established a lot action and storywise, not just focusing on the explosion itself but even furthering viktors storyline and the upcoming war in an efficient way

The entire episode does not let up on the dark and atmospheric tension. The action sequence close to the end was especially exhilarating. Cait and Vi also have some amazing character development in different ways by the end of the episode.

A big disappointment was how they handled the aftermath of jinxs explosion. I wished they had shown us the destruction and characters pov in real time, but it cut to the aftermath and the destruction was much less than expected. There is potentially an explanation for this but as it stands this felt really underplayed.

Overall this was definitely better than episodes 1-5 of arcane bar episode 3 of course. The pacing was on point and the cinematic feel was really well done. If they keep this momentum and dont jump the shark story wise in the remaining episodes Arcane will secure its legacy as one of the greatest shows ever made.

Season one was amazing in almost every way, so it is no secret that I was very excited for this season, and from the look of this first episode, it looks like it will not dissapoint!

The writing is just as good as the first season, with themes of war and conflict being portrayed perfectly! After rhe devestating end of season one, the seeds of war have been planted! Now its just a matter of how they will grow!

The visuals are just as impressive, and the animation has only taken a step up.. not down! I love the different artstyles used, to try and show emotions just through animation! Knstead of the charactersbtelling us how they feel, the creators wsnts to show us instead and I love it!

The action is top notch to and does not skip a beat once it gets going!

Now I am excited to see how things will unfold!

Arcane Season 2 manages to live up to the high expectations set by the first season. The animation remains top-notch, with scenes that are visually stunning and packed with detail. It doesn't rely on flashy effects alone-there's real emotional weight behind the characters' struggles and relationships. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing the story to develop naturally while keeping you engaged throughout. It feels like a thoughtful continuation rather than just a cash grab sequel. If you're into great storytelling combined with breathtaking visuals, this start of season is definitely worth your time. Loved it!

They set the bar so high with the first season that I was afraid they wouldn't keep up with this one, but this is a nice episode to set up the second season, animation is god tier as per usual, we have epic moments and some new characters.

This is the Arcane I remember, I feel like the waiting was worth it for sure. I read somewhere that this season could be the last season of the series, if that's the truth, I hope they make a spin-off with different characters, since LOL has a huge amount of them.

Closing Vi/Jinx story during this season can be hard since I feel like the first one was so well written that anything lower than a masterpiece won't be enough, but I believe this guys will give us a epic ending for this amazing saga.

This show has set an all time new bar for animation, extremely impressive. The music choices are also always phenomenal and appropriate. The story telling continues to be top tier, and I'd go as far to say as this is a masterpiece of its own right. Emotional, dramatic, and a perfect foundation for the rest of the season.

I know some people have said they didn't like the 'music video' aspect of it (which was only for a few scenes), but I personally love that. It's wonderful artistry and creativity, and I love how this show uses multiple formats to tell its story. Very creative with alternating art forms too. 10/10.