Arcane was a surprise hit on Netflix in 2021. The series, based on the game League of Legends, captivated critics and fans who had never even played the MOBA. Especially the animation and the adult story were convincing. Season 2 seems to continue the high quality, at least the viewers are raving about Season 2.
What is Arcane? The animated series Arcane premiered on Netflix in November 2021 and was a major hit. The series is loosely based on characters from the video game League of Legends. However, the series excited not only fans of the game but also many critics and viewers who don’t even know the game.
Particularly the adult story and the impressive animation received praise. Even MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski was thrilled by the series. Many fans were waiting for the second season, which has finally started after 3 years, and it seems the series hasn’t lost any quality.
You can find a trailer for Season 2 here:
One of the best series of 2024
What do critics say about Arcane Season 2? On November 9, 2024, Season 2 of Arcane started with Act 1. These are the first 3 episodes. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series is currently receiving very good reviews from critics. With 15 reviews so far, the series has a perfect score of 100%. This is better than, for example, The Boys Season 4 or House of The Dragon Season 2 from the same year.
Particularly praised are the world, the characters, and of course the animation, which is said to provide an emotional season. Elena Schulz from GameStar even describes it as the best she has ever seen.
Users are also responding enthusiastically on Rotten Tomatoes. With over 250 user reviews, the score is 97%. Similar aspects to those praised by critics are highlighted here.
- Hallie / i:
I can hardly contain my immortal, obsessive love for this series. It may be the best series I’ve ever seen, and I dare say, perhaps the best that has ever been made.
- San S:
Absolutely perfect…..love everything about [the series].
- Nathan A:
It’s phenomenal! Somehow an improvement over the animation in the first season while retaining the great story and characters.
Even in the Arcane Subreddit, the great enthusiasm is noticeable. Users are sharing memes and discussing the events of the current episodes. But be warned, you can expect spoilers.
The opinion of the users is currently based only on the first 3 episodes, but if it continues like this, the series will likely be one of the big hits of 2024.
What does MeinMMO editor Nikolas Hernes say about Season 2? I have only been able to see the first 3 episodes so far and can only echo the great praise. At times, the series is too much like a music video, but the beautiful images, the fantastic animation, the great soundtrack, and the multifaceted characters ensure that the series is already one of the highlights of 2024. I can hardly wait for the next episodes. Especially since Season 2 will also be the finale of the series: The showrunner of Arcane explains why the series must end with Season 2
