Highly recommended only viewers who have watched the appropriate episodes click. Keep in mind, clicking results in spoilers. Here are in depth analysis breakdowns of each episode of Arcane act 1.Ĭlick the episode title to redirect to the appropriate episode. Though heavily inspired by the rise of a hero trope, Arcane’s story telling is far from the simple black and white, good versus evil.

Be it their flaws, compassions, or even their aspirations, Arcane’s characters all struggle to achieve their own versions of success. Each episode reflects a different side of their humanity.

But unlike the almost super hero-like demeanor in League of Legends, the characters in Arcane are everything but invincible. But regardless, whether the audience understands League of Legends lore or not, Arcane’s is magnificent.Ĭontrasting starkly from the typical League of Legends cinematic, the champions portrayed in Arcane are characterized by a surprising vulnerability. Those who follow League of Legends lore will revel in the Easter Eggs. The small nuanced animations and the tiniest of details add depth to not only the characters, but the main game as well. Each detail of Arcane’s first act serves a purpose. But upon closer analysis, viewers begin to see the masterful cinematic practices at work. The story, on face value, moves along very simply. In a beautiful story of family, the narrative of Arcane draws parallels both in its characters and cities. The show toys with the concept of morality, portraying good and bad then subsequently flipping that very concept on its head. Arcane tackles very heavy themes, compounded with depth through unique character experiences. Consisting of the first three episodes of the series, Arcane Act 1 beautifully introduces the region of Piltover and Zaun.

After a long wait, Riot opened up the first act of Arcane all the world to see.

The act episode 1