The Dirt Under Your Nails

The conclusion of Arcane Season Two, Episode Nine, marks the end of not just a season, but an extraordinary journey. The third chapter of this season has now come to a close, and all I can say is thank you. Thank you to Netflix, and thank you to the creators for delivering a masterpiece unparalleled in its brilliance.

This series is unlike anything I've ever seen. It's hard to imagine we'll witness something of this caliber again in our lifetimes. The depth of the characters, the intricacy of the storytelling, and the sheer quality of the animation are all top-tier. While every genre and medium has its share of masterpieces, Arcane stands as a beacon of excellence, transcending boundaries and redefining expectations for what a series can achieve.

The final chapter manages the seemingly impossible: weaving together an incredibly complex story with grace and impact. There were moments during the second season when the pacing left me wondering whether it was even possible to tie up so many threads, but the creators delivered. They proved it could be done, and the result is nothing short of breathtaking.

I was left speechless. This series moved me to tears and kept me on the edge of my seat like few others ever have. It's touching, gripping, and utterly masterful. Arcane isn't just a show - it's an unforgettable experience.

I think season 2 is a masterpiece. Everything about it-animation, music, story, and characters is perfect. The visuals are stunning, the songs fit perfectly, and the plot is incredible. It's easily one of the best shows I've ever seen. The only thing I wish is that the finale had about 10-20 more minutes to provide a complete sense of closure. It felt like the story could have used just a bit more time to fully explore the aftermath of the events and let us see the characters next steps. After everything these characters went through, it would've been amazing to have a little more time to reflect on their journeys and the consequences of their choices.

Arcane could genuinely be the best TV series ever made. This episode enhances everything about the story to the point where I might have to start rewatching this whole show tomorrow. This episode is a clearly a masterpiece and potentially even peak fiction. It's rare for an ending to be truly great and even more rare for an ending to enhance the IP even half as much as this ending. This could legitimately be the best ending of any TV show of all time and it absolutely solidifies the series as a timeless classic. The $250mil budget was felt here. Every character from Jinx to Ambessa to Jayce to Vi got an extremely satisfying conclusion. I'm going to be thinking about this show for decade, it's rare for a gem like this to exist.

Speechless. Absolutely phenomenal show. Not only one of the best animated series oat, but one of the greatest shows ever made. From the voice acting, the perfect music, the unparalleled animation, masterful writing, everything executed to the highest of levels. I can't believe this show kept getting better and better and better. This final episode is pure art. It has everything, from brutality, emotion, twists and turns, exitement, EVERYTHING. It connects everything beautifully and with the highest of quality. To everyone who worked on this project, THANK YOU. True peak fiction. Thank you, Riot Games. Please continue to make television because this is CINEMA. Arcane will forever have a place in my heart.

While others may lament the ending, that is simply a product of everything not happening as they wanted it to. The ending was amazing in its own way--I have never experience a piece of media illuminating such emotions within myself like Arcane did, like its ending did. The pacing was amazing in the final act, and every string, every thread, was tied up in such perfect resolution. I will miss every character that this show came to offer, especially the fallen. I felt their pain, their sacrifices, their triumphs and their joy as my own. I'm not sure how I will survive until the next Fortiche animation, the next riot masterpiece.

Arcane is truly animation's "Glorious Evolution."