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Pretend Like It's the First Time

  • Episode aired Nov 23, 2024
  • TV-14
  • 41m
IMDb RATING
9.5/10
41K
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Ella Purnell and Reed Shannon in Pretend Like It's the First Time (2024)
ActionAdventureAnimationDramaFantasySci-Fi

A moment of darkness, a moment of light - and a vision of what could have been.A moment of darkness, a moment of light - and a vision of what could have been.A moment of darkness, a moment of light - and a vision of what could have been.

  • Directors
    • Pascal Charrue
    • Arnaud Delord
    • Bart Maunoury
  • Writers
    • Christian Linke
    • Alex Yee
    • Amanda Overton
  • Stars
    • Kevin Alejandro
    • JB Blanc
    • Mia Sinclair Jenness
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.5/10
    41K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Pascal Charrue
      • Arnaud Delord
      • Bart Maunoury
    • Writers
      • Christian Linke
      • Alex Yee
      • Amanda Overton
    • Stars
      • Kevin Alejandro
      • JB Blanc
      • Mia Sinclair Jenness
    • 81User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Jayce
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    JB Blanc
    JB Blanc
    • Vander
    • (voice)
    Mia Sinclair Jenness
    Mia Sinclair Jenness
    • Powder
    • (voice)
    Yuri Lowenthal
    Yuri Lowenthal
    • Mylo
    • (voice)
    Toks Olagundoye
    Toks Olagundoye
    • Mel
    • (voice)
    Ella Purnell
    Ella Purnell
    • Older Powder
    • (voice)
    Reed Shannon
    Reed Shannon
    • Ekko
    • (voice)
    Roger Craig Smith
    Roger Craig Smith
    • Claggor
    • (voice)
    Jason Spisak
    Jason Spisak
    • Silco
    • (voice)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Benzo
    • (voice)
    Ashley Holliday Tavares
    Ashley Holliday Tavares
    • Gert
    • (voice)
    Mick Wingert
    Mick Wingert
    • Heimerdinger
    • (voice)
    Kimberly Bailey
    Kimberly Bailey
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Terri Douglas
    Terri Douglas
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Scott Menville
    Scott Menville
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Arthur Ortiz
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Marcella Lentz-Pope
    Marcella Lentz-Pope
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Marcella Pope)
    • Directors
      • Pascal Charrue
      • Arnaud Delord
      • Bart Maunoury
    • Writers
      • Christian Linke
      • Alex Yee
      • Amanda Overton
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    User reviews81

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    10and_mikkelsen

    Emotionally mind blowing experience!

    God damn, I cant take and more of these heartbreaking and emotional rides, that are designed to try and breake me apart in every possible way!

    This episode was yet another masterpiece that felt line qn amazing and well thought out way to continue from the previous episode! A lot of the things that felt more vague, are elaborated even more with this episode!

    This episode made me realize just how cruel this world is! Seeing an alternate version of how everything could have been, litterally broke me into a thousand pieces! This was art, emotions and feelings conveyed in such a beautifull way! Never have a seen something so beautifull before!

    Within just a single episode, Ekko become one of the best written characters in the show! He solidefied himself as The Boy Savior, and put everyone before himself! His journey was both heartwarming and heartbreaking, as he realized he had to leave something wonderfull behind, to protect those he cares about! That scene with him and Powder... absolutely beautifull!

    The finale act does not hold back!
    10jcrgetsmail

    Damn

    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.
    10anhtu-55327

    Master piece of theatrical

    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.
    10erexyeager

    This show is peak artistry

    After the tragedy of Episode 6, I kind of felt it wouldn't get any better, but Episode 7 is fricking mind-blowing, and I understand what they're trying to do now.

    The animation quality in this episode remains top-notch, with more light and vibrant colors, which makes it really different from what we've seen before. It truly feels like living in a different world, especially in the cinematography during the scene with Jayce and with hextech.

    I was really skeptical about how they were going to end this show, but after this episode, I'm thrilled to see how it goes. This show is truly an artistic masterpiece.
    10alexmogollon

    Ekko where do I even begin

    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.

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    Animation
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama
    Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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    • Trivia
      Heimerdinger mentions he's been in the alternate reality for 1128 days, which is just over three years. This is also roughly the amount of time between the release of the first episode of Arcane and its final three episodes including this one, which all released on the same day.
    • Quotes

      Ekko: You ever wish you could just... just stay in one moment?

      Powder: Sometimes taking a leap forward means...

      Powder: leaving a few things behind.

      Ekko: I promise I'll never forget this.

      Powder: You better not.

    • Crazy credits
      Right before the credit rolls, there's a dedication for Juliette Dominguez who sadly passed away in the production with the sentence "For Juliette with love".

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Production companies
      • Fortiche Production
      • Riot Games
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    • Runtime
      • 41m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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