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Arcane Season 2 Just Made All Of My Gay Dreams Come True
Arcane is over, and now my life has no meaning. The second season reached its climax this weekend, concluding Riot’s first animated foray into the planet of Runeterra. The final trio of episodes had so much ground to cover and so many character arcs to wrap-up, but it did the impossible and managed it, leaving viewers with the right kind of lingering questions and just enough answers to feel satisfied. It was also incredibly fruity.
Several key plot threads were held together by relationships both familial and romantic, with Caitlyn, Vi, Ekko, Jinx, Jayce, and Viktor reaching the ultimate moments of their arcs with people they cared for deeply standing alongside them. Few were left alone, and if they were, this decision was made of their own volition. So let’s dive into exactly what makes that so queer.
Caitlyn and Vi Were The Endgame Couple We All Hoped They Would Be
All the lesbians who have spent the past several years wishing for a Caitlyn and Vi sex scene had their prayers answered with the last act of season 2. The eighth episode saw Jinx escape her prison cell and depart Vi
Arcane’s LGBTQ+ Representation Fixes A Problem With The Video Games
At the heart of Arcane is a touching love affair between two women, which very deliberately avoids the male gaze. Vi and Caitlyn, two of the most important characters in the plot, give a fire-and-ice dynamic which makes their storyline one of the most emotionally engaging of the series, drawing enthusiastic praise from the LGBTQ+ community. Netflix's Arcane uses nuanced animation, striking artwork, and talented voice acting to weave a subtle story that says all the most meaningful things without needing to speak them out loud.
Arcane is arrange in the society of Runeterra from League of Legends, a multiplayer online arena battle game. It serves as a prequel to the game's storyline, giving source stories for main characters and setting up a opposition between the oppressed and roguish undercity of Zaun, and the regal upper classes of Piltover. With both virtue and corruption on either side, the two cities hold an uneasy truce that could very easily drop apart at any time.
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The romance between Vi and Caitlyn serves as a microco
Arcane Is Gayer Than I Ever Expected It To Be
Vi and Caitlyn settle at the centre of Arcane, their relationship helping give the world of Runeterra a level of humanity that few others in the show contain managed. They begin as rivals - two women hailing from polar reverse backgrounds, their views on society as a whole juxtaposed in a way that makes their noticeable chemistry so satisfying to witness.
Their distrust evolves into intimacy, both of them chained together towards a destiny they’re unable to avoid as they pursue to find Jinx and uncover the truth behind Silco’s twisted criminal empire. Given Riot Games’ history I expected them to remain gals being pals, even after the second act saw them coquet and bicker in a way that eventually leads to romance.
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As I sat down to watch the terminal act I feared these feelings would be thrown aside as playful queerbaiting, but instead I was met with a thoughtful queer relationship that blossomed into something meaningful and unexpected, with Vi and Caitlyn confiding in one another despite the differences that define them. Yet part of me feels li
This review contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Netflix’s Arcane season two, especially as it pertains to its queer characters.
After three long years, Arcane is back, and season two isn’t pulling any punches. Literal or figurative. The first three episodes dropped on Netflix, and were already deliciously and tragically male lover, so I (Valerie Anne) am here with Nic to talk about all of our thoughts and feelings, especially as they relate to Vi (Hailee Steinfeld), Caitlyn (Katie Leung), Jinx (Ella Purnell), and all of their complex interpersonal relationships as we leader into the second and ultimate season of this epic animated series.
Let’s start general: What are your feelings about these first three episodes of season two overall?
Nic: Oh we are SO BACK, baby! That new title sequence hit and it’s workable my soul levitated out of my body. I can’t consider it’s been 3 years since we last had this animated masterpiece on our screens. One thing about me is I love a video game adaptation, but the difference between this and say, The Last of Us, is that I had no experience with the League of Legends game before watching seas