what sevika did with finn (the tattooed guy who betrayed silco) was so clever. she could’ve killed him at any given point, but she decided to let him believe she’s in on the plan and do it in silco’s office. “were you tempted?” -“not for a worm like him, but he won’t be the last.” she orchestrated the entire scene as a warning to silco: get your act together, or i might leave you for someone more capable, just like i left vander for you.
That's also why Silco was genuinely worried in that scene: she told him she was not gonna betray him and they were going to handle it that way, but he had to accept the risk she would really kill him. Makes Silco more human AND badass at the same time (not saying he's not a bad person, don't misinterpret what I mean).
Love how you instantly got the import and the meaning behind Silco's statements at the Vandor fountain. So many skip over it or don't really understand where he was coming from, and how Jinx misinterpreted it.
@Avenger85438 Honestly I'm of two minds on that point. 1. Yes. I think your partially right, the decision for "peace" was coming eventually but was too late. But... 2. Once vander and Grayson both died, war was inevitable. After they died, the growth and empathy required by people in power to avoid war was not going to happen soon enough.
If you (and others) are interested in my (very long) interpretation of Jinx's "Last supper" : The whole scene is a series of tests for Vi (and only Vi) and she failed. Vi is the only person who truly mattered to Powder. Her whole world was centred around Vi and the others were only background characters in her life. The unresolved conflict between them is what tortured Jinx since her sister disappeared. She felt guilt for the death of Mylo, Claggor and Vander but it's nothing compared to the pain she felt about Vi. Jinx starts the scene with two lines about death "I really thought I buried this place" and "Nothing ever stays death". Jinx is haunted by the voices of death people : Mylo, Claggor and Vi. She then tells Vi that she created Jinx, not Silco. If you rewatch the first part with this in mind, it becomes obvious. Jinx is strong, ruthless, extremely proficient with her gadgets and she hates topside. Exactly what Vi taught Jinx she needed to be (from her point of view at least). And Vi apologizes, her first mistake. Jinx is proud of her strength. She's not the weak girl that everybody bullies any more, she knows how to defend herself. Even though Sevika isn't afraid of Jinx, she was still unable to avoid being captured and rendered powerless by Jinx. Vi tells her that the only thing that kept her going is the thought of getting back to her. That's a lie, she though Silco killed Powder at the end of episode 3. What kept her going is her hate for Silco and her desire for revenge (which completely blurs her judgement). Jinx lights the candles, revealing Silco. He's gagged, clearly Jinx doesn't want to talk to him. She calls him a liar and a traitor, she's really not on his side. She brings in the plate and Vi believes Caitlyn's head is under the dome (fun fact, Caitlyn is sexier in the flashback than she was in the original scene). Jinx is disappointed by Vi's reaction, she failed another test. This was a peace offering from Jinx to Vi because it represents the two things Vi wants : a cupcake (Caitlyn) and the gemstone. If Vi hadn't reacted that way, I think Jinx would have freed her and let her leave with Caitlyn. Jinx brings Caitlyn and makes it even more clear what she wants for this whole interaction : resolve the conflict in her mind once and for all. Vi has already rejected Jinx twice now so she offers to bring Powder back (which is is impossible since Powder is part of Jinx and she can't erase all her trauma). But Vi has to make Caitlyn go away like she was getting rid of the monsters who scared Powder when she was a kid. This is a call back to episode 8 when Vi talk with Caitlyn about her little sister and how they invented monsters. Jinx sees Caitlyn like a monster and she doesn't understand why Vi isn't chasing her away. She represents everything Vi hated in the first act : a wealthy enforcer from Piltover. Jinx understands that Vi loves Caitlyn ("your girlfriend") but not why. She gives her gun to Vi but I don't think she expects Vi to pull the trigger, just to say she will get rid of Caitlyn. Vi almost saves the whole situation by offering to leave with Powder. She makes it clear that all she really cares about is her little sister. You can see how much trouble there is in Jinx at that moment. She finally get what she wants ... and Vi ruines it forever. "You'll never have to see HIM (Silco) again". Jinx doesn't want to never see Silco again. He has always been good to her, he's the father she wanted (but not the father she needed). Jinx finally realises that Vi has projected her hate of Silco on her the whole time. That's why she can't call her Jinx and can't accept her. Jinx removes Silco's gag. Vi failed to win her sister back, maybe Silco can ? And his first line is exactly what she wants : "her name is Jinx". He says it with rage and anger, because he knows how painful the situation is for his daughter. Silco has projected his own insecurities on Jinx because they share the same trauma. Vander never came back to him, even when he offered him to fight together once more. He truly believed Vi wasn't coming back for her sister and that Jinx would be extremely hurt like Silco was. He sincerely tried to avoid her to suffer again. And in a twisted way, he was right : Vi isn't back for Jinx and she caused immense trouble to her. He reaffirms his loyalty to her and that he will never betray her. Objectively, Vi betrayed Powder once (the whole episode 3, not just the slap at the end) and Jinx twice (when she left the bridge with Caitlyn and when she told the council who's responsible for the attacks). And Caitlyn intervenes. She was kidnapped by a terrorist who wanted her love interest to kill her, there's no way she doesn't take the opportunity to get a gun and defend her life. Jinx isn't angry or scarred that Caitlyn is pointing a gun at her, she looks annoyed and tired. She hoped she could finally get her sister on her side and now she's event more confused. Like at the end of episode 7, she wants to die and end her suffering. You can hear the voices is her head say "It's time to leave them". She raises her gun, screams but doesn't shoot. She fully expects Caitlyn to kill her and is utterly confused when it doesn't happen. And she finally understands why Vi loves Caitlyn and why she will never accept Jinx : Caitlyn is a good person. Even when face with her mortal enemy that she doesn't believe could be redeemed ("she's too far gone"), Caitlyn doesn't want to kill. She's the opposite of Jinx. And Jinx realises she can't be that person. She reacts with rage and Silco's voice isn't helping. But Vi has still an influence on her and she uses it to reminds her of her trauma. She doesn't know that she's mentally torturing Jinx. Silco does understand and he tries to end her suffering by killing Vi. He missed but Jinx doesn't. She killed her father again. But this time, she's not blamed. Silco's the only person who forgives Jinx when she messes up. In episode 4 he's mad at her because she consciously made a bad decision (attacking Piltover) but when otherwise, he's never angry at her and forgives her when her trauma kicks in. Because he understands what she went through, he never wanted to add more trauma to her. In his dying breath he wants to make sure she's aware of how much he loves and that he forgives her once again. He even goes one step further and tells her she's perfect. Not Jinx, not Powder, just her. Whoever she had decided to be, he would always have been on her side. The voices in Jinx's head disappear and she finally looks calm. The choice was made and sealed. She's not just a jinx, she's Jinx. And she accepts her fate. Her speech at the end is just a recap of her relation with her sister : "I thought you would love me like you used" = Powder used to be Vi's priority and she would have done anything for her sister "Even thou I'm different" = Vi told Powder that her difference makes her strong (episode 2) but now Vi reject how she changed "But you changed too" = young Vi would never love someone like Caitlyn Jinx doesn't kill Caitlyn because it's useless : she can't get her sister back anyway. She picks Fishbones, her rocket launcher. It's a gift she intended for Silco : the weapon that would ensure Zaun's independence. It looks like a shark (Silco loves sea monsters) and the left eye is damaged, (just like Silco's). She uses it against who she perceives as her fundamental enemy, Piltover. Topside is responsible for everything bad that happened to her : the death of her biological parents, Benzo, Mylo, Claggor, and Vander, her sister's betrails and the death of Silco. She thinks she avenges his death but ultimately she does what he tried to avoid at all cost : start a war. It's a mash up of my own thoughts, comments I read and videos I watched. Like the rest of the show, there's so much information crammed in this scene. If you want more lengthy posts, I have thought so much about this show I could write a whole book ^^.
One can never re-experience the terrible joy of a first watch with a show as good as Arcane. Watching thoughtful reactions (such as yours) is satisfying in a different way--vicarious, sure, but also informative for those of us interested in seeing how different approaches in different scenes land with audience members. The range of genuine, engaged responses to the show, from fleeting references to crucial moments, has given me new hope for media literacy in the future. Thank you for reinforcing that hope.
I would love your reaction to The Man Who Fell to Earth series, which I think is fantastic, but I don't know how effective it is for you in terms of views. I don't know how popular it was.
I'm waiting for the flashback that somehow means she was responsible for the death of her biological parents too. WeI know they were killed on the bridge before the ep1 cold open. but perhaps she's somehow the reason they were there. .... For instance: Mother asks Powder where Vi is, Powder says Vi went to the protest on the bridge - she hasn't but Powder and Vi just had a fight, and she's trying to get Vi in trouble because her parents forbade them from going.
@@frankb8616 Partly, but it was Powder's monkey bomb that caused everything to go wrong in the first place. If she hadn't done that, Vander probably would've been able to make it out safely with Vi, Claggor, and Mylo
Once again, you caught what a lot of people miss : - Silco is in the same position as Vander and he's making the same choice - Ekko is the true legacy of Vander, not Vi Don't be too disappointed with Vi. She spent almost a decade in jail, thinking her sister died that night (that's what she told Caitlyn). She brutally learns she's still alive ... and is a psychopath that works for the man Vi hates the most. Vi can't accept that, it goes against everything she believes in. She convinces herself Powder is basically brainwashed and she has to kill Silco to get her sister back.
@@Morbacounet after having just watched the ep I didn’t quite know how to feel just yet. I was definitely projecting, but now after rewatching the scene with a clearer head, I was definitely too hard on Vi. I just hated to see that divide.
Thanks for highlighting Vi's trauma. I feel a lot of people just gloss over it and blame her for everything when she was basically thrown into a traumatic situation herself. And while everyone was outside moving on she didn't even have the luxury of that while being stuck in prison. I honestly don't think there was much else Vi could've done at this point.
Your emotional intelligence is beyond refreshing w/this series. Sometimes I think the only way someone can truly grasp the brilliance of the writing, is if they've endured & healed from trauma of their own, or at least been exposed to trauma of a loved one. The other piece that this series handles so well, is the interplay between privilege, poverty, and politics. The people of Undercity were not lesser than the people of Piltover, they simply lacked resources, and I think the professor was finally onto that. The voice actors & animators obviously sold the story so well, too. Thanks for reacting to Arcane!
At 20:00 that look you gave 😂. I had it too when I first finished arcane too. You just finished and you're so stunned you're trying to process and figure out what to say
Ur honestly one of my fav arcane reactors, it’s so refreshing seeing someone who rly pays attention and doesn’t jump to conclusions. Def here to support any other reactions u do in the future
@@supafly7145 the awesome thing about having headphones is that I can still hear everything I need to so I don’t miss anything important. I can’t do silent reactions, where’s the fun in that? Lucky for you there’s a plethora of Arcane reactions, if you don’t like how I react that’s totally fine! Just isn’t the channel for you 😉
Very cool that you caught the "He didn't even haggle callback." Some may argue with me, but: In the first case, Jayce is being taken advantage of, Ekko charged him double. This time, Jayce refuses to haggle after their initial terms - he won't take Jinx out of the bargain, and Silco totally whiffs on his manipulation skills to get Jinx off the hook.
I think Mel was taken aback by what her mother said because she thought she'd been exiled because she meant nothing to her... when in fact, it was because of how much she affected her. "Is there anything as undoing as a daughter?" - something that echoes around the season. Vander with Powder and Vi, Silco with Jinx, Ambessa with Mel, Marcus with Ren, Cassandra with Caitlyn.
Vi has had a total of a few minutes with Jinx after 7-8 years in jail. Most of those few minutes were in highly stressful situations. She's not really had much opportunity to understand her sister. Yet, reuniting with her has been her primary motive throughout the season. An extremely important moment (in my opinion) is handled like no other shot in this show: Black screen. No visuals or music to distract us, just a little ambient sound. "Are we still sisters?" "Nothing is ever going to change that." This is the crux of the characters, and a running theme for the show. In the final "teaparty" scene, Vi affirms that they are definitely still sisters and always will be, she offers to leave with Jinx. Vi might not like how Jinx behaves, but that is secondary to keeping their relationship, I think. That she doesn't know the magic formula of words that would convince Jinx of this is more to do with Jinx's problems, than Vis, imo.
Yeah, also, it's a great bit of consistent character writing. Vi has never been good with words, especially in high-stress moments. Especially with episode 3, she's probably terrified of saying the wrong thing. One of her more eloquent moments is during one of her most peaceful moments of the show with Cait. Vi is trying her hardest to go 90% but Jinx doesn't know how to bridge that other 10%. I also understand Vi's hesitation to call Jinx Jinx. If I'm trying to reconnect with a loved one, I'm not going to say, "Hi Failure, I've missed you so much." I just had a thought! What if in season 2, we learn that Vi's voice of doubt (kind of like Mylo is for Jinx) is Silco? So what she's shouting to Jinx is what she's told herself over and over again in order to stay sane.
I think we also forget that Vi was in prison the entire time Jinx was on her journey. I think her her aggressive nature kind of gives a lot of us a blind sweat that she's just tough so she would be fine and what she became is the natural result of what she seemed to be at the beginning. She wasn't the strongest socially or emotionally cognizant person, but then in isolation had no opportunity to develop outside of her short time reconnecting. The show is a great tragedy. I'll be curious where it goes from here but is so good that part of me also just wants to let it rest in its execution.
I think another thing about Vi was when she was calling out Milo and Vander. She doesn't know how Jinx associates those memories because you see the the I don't know what you call the scratches of angry faces that we have gotten to see and know how she has these weird mixed emotions that she experiences neutrally too negatively.
If you listen to that scene again, I actually think Vi meant that she and Caitlin would leave but jinx took it the other way. A voice in jinx's head says something after she asks where they would go and jinx says, no she didn't mean that, as in the voice saying that Vi meant she would leave with Caitlyn
@@rickhammer7204 I think Vi was talking about leaving with Jinx. After Vi talks about leaving she says, "We'll put this behind us, you'll never have to see him again." Then Silco tells Jinx, "You'll be with her a day before she realizes you aren't that girl anymore and turns her back on you." Jinx asks Vi if she's lying and Vi says "I'm not lying. I'm on your side." It's possible that Jinx's voice told her that Vi would be leaving with Caitlin, but I do think Vi was talking to Jinx about about leaving with her.
This final episode brings up an interesting detail that helps explain the misunderstanding Vi has about Jinx. In the bar fight, we see that Vi at her low sees a Vander that pulls her up and motivates her, whereas for Jinx the memories of her family is coated in her trauma and overwhelming emotions on the matter. So for the final scene we see Vi try to bring them up thinking that Jinx will have similar reactions as herself, but instead she stresses out Jinx and causes her to be reactive, which in this case causes actions she can't take back. Also while not fully clear, I do personally interpret that Silco does know how those things affect Jinx, which is why he's frantic about Vi's actions (The alternative take is that he fears losing her to Vi).
I'm not certain about the first. I don't know how well he actually grasps her trauma. Though I do think her reaction might give him an idea. His fear of losing Jinx to Vi however is pretty much confirmed true. He has people searching specifically for Vi in order to kill her before she can talk to Jinx. And there is a heavy implication from Silco that he had Marcus make sure Vi was dead. Like Silco genuinely loves Jinx, but she is the only thing he loves and he can't share her with anyone else.
@@berjanbeen7188that fear of losing Jinx fits into the needs of anxious attachment and border personality disorder for security. Vi wants desperately to have a relationship, but as an avoidant attachment type it will only ever be a want. However much it hurts Vi to lose Jinx, that loss can never feel existential to Vi the way the prospect of loss feels to her sister.
Look, seriously... I've watched TONS of arcane reactions and yous were by far the most sensitive and perceptive with the nuances of the story. Loved to watch, thank you a lot for sharing it with us
I absolutely love the giant swings jayce takes. He is consistently on one side to the other. Easily miniulated maybe, but that plays against his conscious. He is a wears his heart on his sleeve type that I kinda adore in writing. Certainly naiive but also just trying to do the best he can not tied down by one ideaology. That mixed with his scientist background makes me truly sympathize with him.
I appreciate that you are one of the few who voiced what I felt during the final climax, that Vi shouting at jinx was exacerbating and escalating the panic and the mental breakdown. It's not that she was bad or malicious, but it just made it so clear that she did not understand her sister and didn't realize she was making things worse for her. I think it was a very deliberate choice to have her effectively "dead name" Jinx as Powder all the way to the end. Despite Silco being an objectively terrible person, in Jinx's eyes he loved her and accepted her for who she was, whereas Vi didn't. Vi loved Powder, and could not let go of that.
Wait i just realized something. In the show vi says powders good with her gadgets which are technology. And vi gift is fighting which is her physical strength. Vi is pink and jinx is blue. When vi gets hextech golves which are technology jinx gets shemer which inhances you're physical skills. Hextech is blue shemer is pink. A little bit of powder exist in vi and little bit of vi exists in power. Like yin and yang. Also vi wearing the hextech can remind vi how powder used to be and shemer can mean powder finally became strong like her hero.😊
@@artxroyalty also arcane did a very good with writing powders character. If you listen to the song get jinx she’s basically Harley Quinn. She embodies chaos. She started off as a kid who had pressure put on her by her friends. They called her jinx because she freaks out under pressure because of how they lived with running from enforcers or getting beaten up by thugs. It’s understandable that a kid doesn’t want to jump roof tops or freaks out and throws bag loot as a diversion. She’s a kid which means she’s not always going to make the right choices. So bringing her along outings was bound to go bad because most people her age would’ve cracked under pressure. So she thought herself as a jinx. She’s clumsy, fast and a kid. She showed to help her friends because vi said she wasn’t ready. for the first time she’s ever said. She thought she could help because how smart she was. Used that manny gemstones because vi her hero basically was terrified of the monster who took Vander. And everyone is afraid of vander. So she tried to help. Saw vi in danger and used the bombs. Had no idea that they were about get out. Killed her family by mistake. Silco saw her trauma as something that made her special like his trauma was with vander trying to kill him. But powders trauma was worst. He didn’t help her trauma, he harnessed it and armed her with weapons and combat lessons. Her fight or flight instincts became sharp senses that help her doge and time her attacks. At the same time she shoots at her enemies and her demons who are haunting her. Also crows always show up when she’s around. Crows symbolize death. She shot a crow. There’s a lyric from the get jinx when she says blow up the sun. That’s chaotic. Her shooting a crow could also symbolize her killing death. Which is also chaotic. And then she was finally given shimmer. Making her stronger and even faster. She is now the embodiment of chaos. And a living jinx
It's been great watching all your insightful reactions! Your vibes are so cozy and warm and hearing your thoughts and perspectives on the show is very interesting.
You are the first person I can remember noticing some small details that I only saw myself after many reaction video rewatches. When Jayce comes to Viktor when he is about to step off the ledge, Jayce looks at his hammer when Viktor says "You have to destroy it", and he learns Viktor is not talking about the hammer. You also remember the callbacks to earlier. Great reaction! :D
Schnee, Tilda Owen, and Stop me oh are 3 youtubers who did fairly good reviews of a varied number of aspects concerning this show. I don't know how they will be able to make the 2nd season as good as the first. Origin stories are usually the best stories. Jinx killed both her father figures trying to save Vi. It is like she harmed herself to save her sister (twice).
Only reactor who’s picked up on the statue ‘conversation’. So many reactors thought it was an insult but it’s about how a father will forfeit his dream for his daughter.
Odd little details. When Jinx throws the lighter down the table, the "candles" all light, which is kinda strange. However, if you look carefully, they are gas powered, with brass tubes supplying them, which makes it a little more grounded in possibility. When Jinx carries the platter in, she's wearing both Atlas Gauntlets. The left hand gauntlet glows brightly blue with hextech, but the left one doesn't seem to, so it doesn't have the weightless property they normally do when active - when it failed, it dropped Vi to the floor with its weight, and she isn't weak. I think she could only lift it so apparently easily because of her shimmer - even so, we still see her shake off the strain to her arm once she's taken it off.
It's the whole acceptance (which is love to her) thing (she spent her childhood as the lesser sister, the mistake). Jinx wants acceptance but she's only being accepted as one or the other (Jinx or Powder) not as herself. Vi is looking less for her sister and more so for what her sister WAS (a version of her that isn't plagued by the memory of loved ones). I think Vi wants to go back in a way and fix hitting and walking away from her. While Vi can't let go of who she was, Silco was very focused who she could be. That changed in the end as he says "you're perfect...", not "Jinx is perfect" like episode 5, but you're as in her. A statement of complete and total acceptance despite Jinxing it again and killing him. While that sad scene's happening Vi thinks now that Silco's dead nothings holding her back from being Powder again... but in reality everything since episode 3 is. She can't just be deprogramed its part of who she is now. Killing Silco in a moment of confusion and pure instinct even though he's the only person who loves her as is only proves that she is in fact a Jinx. To others and herself. What does Vi think of Jinx? Does she really care for Caitlyn? If Vi's so disturbed by who and what she is how could she accept her? The whole tea party plays out with these little moments that seem to be Jinx testing and trying to figure out if Vi could accept her now or will she always just want Powder. Vi saying "she's my sister" and "we can just go" reached Jinx the most because it wasn't her picking between Powder or Jinx but simply choosing her as is. When Jinx asked her to shoot Caitlyn I think she wanted an "I just chose you (Pikachu)" moment and what upset her most was Vi saying "I can't" insinuating she would choose and it would be Powder not Jinx as is if Caitlyn wasn't the price. The reason I think Caitlyn is still alive is that Vi needs to choose Jinx and not simply because the other option is gone, like she doesn't care if she lives or dies just that she needs definite proof that Jinx means more to Vi than her. I don't even remember her saying that there was anything task/other attached to choosing Jinx (besides being stuck with Jinx). Powder didn't feel accepted because she wasn't physically capable or strong and Jinx doesn't feel accepted because she's "different". Jinx shooting the council feels like the personification of Zaun's pent up rage created by the classism, discrimination, and toxic air over 200 years with absolutely no representatives. So part of me is like man go ahead Jinx, they only started doing shit when they started to feel threatened and even then the first response was to attack Zaun. In fact the council wasn't doing anything it was Jayce pretty much. The councilors just ignored and enforced the cruelty subjected to those that are also their people. For Jinx she did it since Silco said they can all burn referring the councilors who want her killed or imprisoned. So her final act for Silco is just that, and showing them all.
Silco firmly believed that Vander had abandoned him just like Jinx thought that Vi abandoned her. So Silco was never trying to manipulate Jinx, he just really thought he was doing what was right. He saw Jinx and thought of himself when Vander betrayed him in the past Not sure if you could tell but old Vander had anger issues and so he probably had an argument with Silco which leads to Vander nearly killing his own brother(i dont think biologically but like homies). He even mentioned that is one of his biggest regrets just like how Vi regrets hitting Jinx and leaving when she did(even doe we know she wasn’t going to abandon her. The mirrored events are amazing in this show. Vander had to give up Vi to keep the under-city safe. Silco had to give up Jinx to finally accomplish his BIGGEST and ONLY goal, to finally let the under city become an independent nation of Zaun. Jayce saving Viktor just like how Viktor saved Jayce.
So many good breakdown videos for arcane. The best (in my opinion) are: “Silco and the moment arcane became human“ by flying walrus And anything by schnee. Specifically “The perfect side character”
And now imagine watching that 3 years ago or more (it was a while ago) then having to wait until November of this year! Season 2 coming soon!! Cannot wait!! Great reaction!!
Your take on Vi is soo great, she didn't even try to understand her, told her to picture old brothers while she had heavy trauma on this. Vi lost her twice. Props on all your takes during the show, you've been so frequently spot on on a first watch it's really impressive. Waiting for more stuff, and if I may propose a tv show I'd recommend Fallout, well written, great universe to dive in as well ! Thanks for this adventure ! Edit : written this before the end of the video so yeah Fallout is good hehe
@@Lathrok I guess my take on Vi was a bit controversial, got a few angry comments lol BUT I’ve heard quite a few people say Fallout is worth the watch! Another game I haven’t played but nevertheless I think it’ll be my next series!! Thank you for your comment!
I get why you wanted Vi to say more, to fight for her sister. But there are so many layers to even that. First of all, look what happened last time she let emotions take control in episode three. Her losing control planted the seeds of Jinx. The next layer is their meeting in the 6th episode. Vi got to see who Jinx truly is. A person who thrives in chaos. That is when Jinx is truly alive, and her sister sees that, and that scares the crap out of her. Then there is that short interaction in episode 7, where Jinx fires on Vi and Caitlyn. The point I am trying to make is every time she opens her mouth with her sister, she ends up hurting her more. So, it is a way of Vi trying to protect her sister. Not a good way, but a way.
I think the reason Vi was calling for Jinx to remember their family is because it's something that helps Vi, just like that scene the Vi x Sevika fight were she motivates herself by imagining Vander.
Jinx lost 3 sets of parent figures; Her parents who died in the beginning of episode 1, Vander, and now Silco, while killing the last 2 and her 2 brothers. She was already struggling mentally when Vander was alive. Jinx would be more crazy if she WASN'T crazy 😅 Also Aisha, League of Legends has multiple cinematics & virtual bands that have music videos (Similar to the Enemy MV you reacted to) The season cinematics like Awaken, The Call, Warriors, and Still here are by far the best. They are top notch animation and the music literally never misses. Most of it Riot (the creators of LoL) do not copystrike and actually push for reactions, so i think most of the League audience would like to see you react to that! Loved your reactions to Arcane❤
Whoooo.... what an ending! It really reminded me of the way I felt after watching the first part of Star Trek TNG episode "The Best of Both Worlds". But starting off that moementary face off between Vi and Jayce. So good when the tension was rising and the other protectors were like, uh... wut? Seeing how the Hexcore has control over Viktor now... Cool that you caught that Jayce was looking at his hammer when Viktor said he has to destroy it. A lot of reactors don't tend to notice or point it out. It's a great moment to show Jayce's mindset with it. Ekko and Heimerdinger are now the best of both worlds. I really like seeing Silco sweating after Sevika made her move. And yeah. The Vander ghost made me cry too. He was such a good dad to them. The Vi and Sevika grudge makes me feel there was something deeper in their relationship. In my head cannon, Sevika and Vander were the ones that trained Vi. Sevika was more involved with helping create the Underground. So seeing Sevika turn her back on Vander and them was more of a deeper betrayal to Vi. Great reaction, girl! Who survives? Are they all dead? In my head cannon, I see Jayce, Viktor, and Mel surviving. Jinx messed it up again!
@@artboymoy I agree!!! Now THIS was a finale! I also think Mel, Jayce, and Viktor will be the only ones to survive the bombing…I’m really hoping they do 🤞🏾 I really like your take Sevika and Vi, I definitely feel like there was some deeper tension that possibly happened off screen. Someone had mentioned how Sevika and Vi are somewhat foils of each other, now that’s something I’d like to look more into!
What most viewers but also Vi don't seem to realize that when Jinx says "He (Silco) didn't make Jinx, you did." it wasn't an accusation, she was actually crediting Vi for it. As you correctly noted, Vi desperately tries to get Powder back. The only time Vi refers to her as Jinx is when she's at the council, explaining that it was Jinx who committed all the crimes. Like she's trying to preserve her innocent image of Powder. Conversely while Silco initially said "Jinx is perfect" during the baptism scene in episode 5, his last words to her were "You are perfect". Not Jinx - you. His love for her is unconditional whereas Vi really wants to get Powder back. Now granted, she hasn't really had much chance to talk to her sister and - given the time - I think she could've grown to accept her as Jinx, so I don't want to be too harsh with her.
Welcome to the end of the ride, keep your arms and legs in until the depression comes to a complete stop. Seriously, though, great reaction, you're definitely more observant than most. If your heart can take it, go back and re-watch the Enemy music video, you'll notice a few things that were technically spoilers the first time around. The Shark rocket launcher is there in two quick clips, and there's a clip where Jinx's eyes shift from blue to pink.
Vi not calling Jinx by her real name, but by her dead name is actually really good writing to me. It happens so often every day. People want to help their family members, or friends, or partners and don't see that there is either nothing to be fixed (being gay, being on the spectrum,...) or that is not up to them to decide, what steps need to be taken and at what pace. Vi is like a mom who thinks of her daughter to be brilliant, and cannot accept, that this brilliance shows in ways she didn't have in mind. Plus, she has been locked away for years. People often times try to treat people they knew in the past, like they treated them back then. That is why we use words around them, we haven't used for years, or act 'more childish' its just hardwired. When Vi sees Jinx she sees the little girl, not the woman she has become while she was gone. I really loved your reaction throughout :) You picked up alot of what others (me included) might only spot at a rewatch.
I love your Arcane reactions - smart and incisive, observant and analytical but at the same time you don't miss the emotional beats. So many threads coming full circle in the episode. Silco coming over to Vander's point of view. Jayce saving Victor like Victor did before. Jayce - after being constantly swayed by what others want him to do - finally makes up his own mind and forges his own path. But the sisters are both still trapped in that one moment in time and couldn't move forward. Vi stuck with her image of the Powder she once knew. Jinx stuck in that moment where she lost everything and everyone. And when things finally come to a head, Powder once again ends up killing someone she loves.
The thing about Vi and Jinx is that even though it's understandable to think that, we gotta remember that Vi is also a traumatized person. She can't go throught all of that with her sister (the guilt and the distance through the years) and then just know how to behave
The big thing about this episode that people actually seem to not talk about is that what you said is true. The Council does not care for the Undercity but the council still fought against the notion of giving the Undercity their independence. Had they been not corrupt and accepted the offer of Silco, the meeting would've ended early and none of them would've gotten hurt by Jinx's rocket. Their corruption started the divide between the two cities. Jinx just made a big kaboom.
The council seemed to agree surprisingly quickly, so I'm not sure about that. Also, the opinions of the council are a mixed bag - Shoola (bald woman, clockwork ruff) "They may not be your preferred constituents but they're still our people."
Nice reactions. Solid takes throughout the whole series. Love the commentary, good stuff. Hope you will watch the season 2 trailer, gets a lot of us super hyped.
I agree with what you said about Vi. I wish they’d explored a little more into how being jailed, isolated, and beat up like that for years would have made her they way she was, which might explain why she kept clinging onto the past when it was obvious Jinx wanted to leave it behind, but I loved the show nonetheless.
I'm kind of hoping they'll explore Vi's perspective more in the second season. Almost like Season 1 is the making of Jinx, and season 2 is the making of Vi
Yeah, I feel like Vi should realistically be a lot more overtly damaged, especially being imprisoned at such a young age. Though everyone deals with trauma differently and the motivation of finding her sister could have made an enormous difference.
@@j.f.fisher5318 well from what ppl say they showed at annecy we'll definitely be seeing how vi deals with her trauma and it's not great. The reason we don't see it in s1 that much is bc vi doesn't really have any moment to stop and process what she's been through
One of the Best Reactions to this Finale that I've ever watched!, and boy! Have I watched A LOT?! 😂😂😅 .. You hit most relevant points on their damn heads... Also noticed the inner voices abandon jinx after silco's death, which was a very subtle detail that almost all reactors simply do not notice. Lol. You know all season she'd been involved in an internal battle within herself with her past mistakes, decisions and demons but at that moment she gives in to fate. I don't know if I'd describe it as 'self-love' in that moment but she definitely accepts that *This* is who she is😢 and there's really no going back. It's Tragic☹️ PS: Just Subscribed🎉🎉, can't wait to watch more content from you!!. You're Amazing 🤗
Someone else put it very well. "Powder's last act was to defend her sister. Jinx's first act was to avenge her father." The ending of destroying the council is very similar to the end of Vander's rescue. Things were just about to be resolved in a positive way, until Powder tosses a bomb into the mix. She really 'jinx's' things. One little reference; the tattoos that the girls have. Vie has gears representing Powder and her inventions. Jinx has blue clouds representing the smoke flair that her sister promised to find her with.
I just wanted to say it's been a pleasure watching these Arcane reactions, you've been quite insightful and observant. I'd also like to mention that the comment sections have been unusually rich in interesting thoughts about the series. I hope you post Bridging the Rift reactions to RUclips; it is very well made, and is a great partner to the season.
I've been enjoying your reactions so much to arcane! I'm so excited and scared for next season because the first season of acane has been my favourite piece of media since I watched it when it aired. The animation and writing are just so incredible! Caitlyn does frustrate me in these episodes with her dealing with jinx and not reading the room but at the same time, in this episode she's reacting purely on instincts so I get it. Also I commented this to your episode 7 reaction but if you need another animated show to watch/react to that is for adults and it has super cool and unique artstyles in it, I highly highly recommend the show Love Death and Robots! It's seriously incredible and it has some of the most beautiful breath taking animation I've ever seen if you don't count Arcane :D sending good vibes from Finland :> Also also so excited to see your Bridging the Rift reactions if you post them also on youtube but ether way I hope you'll enjoy watching it :>
25:15 This. From all the reactions I've seen of episode 9, most people like Vi still wishes to "get Powder back" but they fail to realise how that's hurting Jinx, even though unintentionally. The way Vi said "It's okay, we'll be okay." I can't help but feel disappointed like Jinx probably felt in that moment, it's almost as if Vi is refusing to acknowledge Jinx as a person.
The reflection at the end, on the gold jewelry, is the reflection from the Jinx rocket. But there are absolutely amazing rescues in this show. About Vee and Jinx. We have a lot of reasoning and understanding about who they were and who they have become. But here we must take into account the fact that after V's release from prison, the sisters saw each other for only a few moments. Unlike us, they did not have the opportunity to answer this question. Vee had heard a lot about Jinx from the Boy Savior. But how much could she believe him? If the Powder was all she was aiming for? Perhaps she also saw a little girl in front of her who had done something stupid. When Silko is killed, V doesn't seem to understand what's going on at all. This also applies to Jinx. Maybe even worse. Because Jinx, instead of thinking about her real sister. She had experience communicating with ghostly double in the delusional perception of Jinx's world. Even when she's talking to Vee. It's not entirely clear if she's talking to the one who's tied to the chair, or to the ghostly Vi she's been communicating with all this time.
'no...thats not how it ends.....' lol now you know how we all feel XD. Its ok itll be back in like 5 months! Thanks for reacting to this show! Also you're really pretty just thought I'd throw that out there. Here's to s2!
Omg you're picking up every plot point perfectly, such a delight to watch and hear. I haven't feeled that kind of satisfaction from a reaction for a long time. Thank you!
Riot released 4 short videos regarding Saison 2 : - Arcane : Season 2 Announcement - Arcane : Season 2 First Look - Arcane : Season 2 Official Teaser Trailer - Arcane : Season 2 Stealth Mission Usually, Riot won't claim reaction videos (there are hour long reactions to their videos on RUclips). Arcane is special because Netflix bought the rights. But a full length reaction to "Bridging the Rift" should be safe here.
Great reactions to such a great series. A true tragedy with absolutely top-notch writing. You picked up on so many subtle and nuanced elements for a first watch through. Can't wait for season 2.
Great reaction to a great series. You caught a lot of parralels that took me a good couple rewatches to pick up. On one hand I am happy for you that you don't have to wait so long for season two. On the other hand you missed 3 years of analysing every beautifully rendered frame of this show and theorizing in every possible direction. I think you will enjoy bridging the rift a great deal. Between that and League lore you might have just enough material to actually bridge the rift to season 2. See you there :)
You know a show is good when you're frustrated on a cliffhanger to end the season. All too often these days I'm watching shows and I just can't wait to be done with the season. I'm looking at you, Star Wars live action.
Damn... I really enjoyed your reactions! I'll have to see what else you have out there. If you don't have Schnee on your list of video essays to watch, I would recommend that you add him. He has a lot of good insight. Thank you for the hours of enjoyment! ❤️
It’s theorized that Mel do have some kind of magic talent, not Arcane magic (aka unknown magic) though because in the universe of LoL there are different types of magic. Her design uses a lot of gold which also related to Zhonya - power to turn yourself or something into golden statue in a short time, preventing them from taking any damage. In the first episodes we also see her thought on magic, while other counselors seemed afraid of it, Mel seemed to know about it somehow.
I laughed so hard the first time you mentioned Powder's bad timing. "You have no idea". Its a weird meta thing, but I think everyone realizes that Caitlyn has lower character priority than Jinx when she breaks free. Like she is now in more danger than when she was tied up, because she has a gun pointed at Jinx.
At this point in time its impossible for Vi to accept her role in the making of jinx, and thats what makes it impossible for her to accept that name. Even though from Jinx's point of view, it's a good thing, jinx is a coping mechanism for Powder that saved her life, kept her going and Vi's words of encouragement and how Vi always supported her selfdetermination in the past ("what makes you different makes you strong") those words kept Jinx going. So Vi doesnt realize it, but she helped powder survive by giving her the jinx persona that is a coping mechanism for her trauma. Ofcourse Vi sees the violence and the paranoia and the mental illness within jinx and thinks "ohhh I caused this by leaving her in that most vulnerable moment, I cannot go on supporting the idea of jinx now, it's not healthy" And maybe it isnt healthy but it's the only way jinx knowd how to live. Also Vi has been in prison for 7 years, she got thrust into this new zaun with a new version of her sister and its very overwhelming for her to all process simultanuously
this might be weird, but the first thing I watched after finishing the season was the official trailer. I don't watch trailers before shows or films because they tend to either be horrible, or full of spoilers - and in the latter case I'm glad I went into Arcane blind - but I have to say, the Arcane official trailer is great, and an emotional watch for people who love the show.
3!? Oh my b, I thought it’d be three in November 😳 regardless that’s too many years to wait lol! But top tier animation takes time, so honestly I hope Riot and Fortiche take all the time they need 😅
One of the most painful moments for me is actually a hot take a bit: At the end of episode 6 when Vi was taken by fireflies and Powder just screams "No!" And the episode ends. This is super painful to think about it: she just got her sister back and there is so much misunderstanding and confusion and she is being taken back, I cannot imagine how much that hurts.
When I watched it when it first came out, I had the same reaction as most with the end cliffhanger. But after rewatching and reflecting, I came to the conclusion that this was the most perfect end they could have. If they had shown even a little more, it would have led to something that doesn't have this clear cut at the end. If they show the explosion and the aftermath, it is just a long drawn out slow end with a lot of questions left. This way there is one massive question but it gives a really good entrance to season 2. Loved your reaction!
I can't wait for season 2. This whole season makes me emotional everytime I rewatch it, it's the gift that keeps giving, your reactions were one of my favourites. I feel like you're one of the few to fathom that Vi never fully accepted Jinx for who she was now. You have an emotional intelligence I don't see in many other reactors.
I only recently realized something interesting... Every act of this show ends with someone Vi loves being given the choice to either: Take a helpless Vi and escape a bad situation with her OR Stay and get revenge on someone who has deeply wronged them Vander chooses Vi in episode 3, Ekko chooses Vi in episode 6, Jinx chooses revenge in episode 9 I'll be very interested to see if Caitlyn has to choose between her revenge on Jinx and protecting Vi at the end of a season 2 act
I have a gallery framed >40” wide canvas of the shot @29:23 in the ManCave. My wife says I like psycho chicks too much. After being married for 21 years my reply was, “what does that say about you?”
They are cheap Labour, a location for the factories far away from their precious towers and mansions. They depend on the quasi-slave city they have living underneath them. Of course the council of aristocrats and CEO’s would freak out at the proposal of their working class brokering a deal for their Independence
been one helluva ride huh? thanks for letting us tag along. like you, i only watched Arcane recently and all i can say is thank God Arcane 2's out in November.
Haha we got off easy with only having to wait 4 months 😅 this show truly took me through all the emotions, I feel as though I’m a better person for it haha!
I feel like at the end, Jinx doesn't kill Caitlyn because she's given up on Vi. It's not worth it, anymore. She doesn't feel like she can get Vi back anymore. She probably just felt defeated and numb. On destroying the council, I think Jayce was getting them to agree to back the deal he'd given Silco, which we know was dead because Silco wasn't going up give up Jinx. I could be wrong though, it's ambiguous and works either way, but those are my thoughts. Also, immediately after Silco told Jinx that he'd refused the deal because he wouldn't give her up, he told her "They can all burn."
hope you get a chance to watch the Arcane Bridging The Rift series. The making of/behind the scenes of the show and the long journey the show went through to get made
The hexcore seemed to pull away from Viktor when he rose the chair to strike it. Also, if it could disable him, it's strange it did it after he'd dropped the chair, and not while actually being threatened. I think there is more to this than we can currently realise.
The peace council was voting on was never really going to happen - it was all contingent upon Silco giving up Jinx, which he himself said he wouldn't do. Also, the ending is only a sort of cliffhanger. Yeah, the fate of people in that room is unclear but the real conclusion of the season is Jinx cementing who she is and her deciding to pull the trigger.
There shouldn't be any copyright issues with bridging the rift and you can upload it without editing, there are at least many examples of RUclipsrs that did that
Hey! Great reaction. You've inspired me to do a rewatch with my GF on our channel Pop Jibberish. I've already seen it [like a lot] but she hasn't seen it at all. I think it will be super fun getting all the minor background details on the third... [maybe fourth?] watch. *LOL* Big fan of both your ART and your channel. So good. I actually work as an artist as well. Your stuff is FIRE!
@@joewillsart omg let me go over and support the channel!! I’m going to try to get my old man to watch! Also, thank you for all the support on my ig, it’s always cool meeting other dope artists!
@@artxroyalty Oh! Awesome! Thanks! Same! I subbed after watching your Arcane 1x1, but followed/turned on Notifications after seeing your art! [dont judge me! 😅] Love it. Can't wait to see more of what you do!
Loved your reaction to Arcane & your insights. Another series I would like to see you react to is Blue Eye Samurai… it’s a great animated series similar in a way to arcane yet very different but so good.
Hey! This has been an amazing reaction series!! Very attentive, catching some great details, and very balanced and understanding takes. Can't wait for more Arcane reactions, see you in season 2! We'll all bring tissues :D
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Y’all know what I just realized…when Finn said “todays the day you die, Silco” he wasn’t wrong 😳
@@artxroyalty it took me far too long to catch that one.
@@artxroyalty technically correct is the best kind of correct
what sevika did with finn (the tattooed guy who betrayed silco) was so clever. she could’ve killed him at any given point, but she decided to let him believe she’s in on the plan and do it in silco’s office. “were you tempted?” -“not for a worm like him, but he won’t be the last.” she orchestrated the entire scene as a warning to silco: get your act together, or i might leave you for someone more capable, just like i left vander for you.
That's also why Silco was genuinely worried in that scene: she told him she was not gonna betray him and they were going to handle it that way, but he had to accept the risk she would really kill him. Makes Silco more human AND badass at the same time (not saying he's not a bad person, don't misinterpret what I mean).
@@leovk5779 totally agree !!
Sevika believes in the cause.. always. She doesn't care who's on top.
Sevika is one of the best characters in this, especially as she is only a side character.
@@gustavgustav2670 Can't wait to see more of her in S2!
Love how you instantly got the import and the meaning behind Silco's statements at the Vandor fountain. So many skip over it or don't really understand where he was coming from, and how Jinx misinterpreted it.
It wasn't that peace was never an option, it was just chosen too late.
@Avenger85438 Honestly I'm of two minds on that point.
1. Yes. I think your partially right, the decision for "peace" was coming eventually but was too late.
But...
2. Once vander and Grayson both died, war was inevitable.
After they died, the growth and empathy required by people in power to avoid war was not going to happen soon enough.
@@M_A_L_W_A_R_E Yes, the loss of two of the biggest pillers of reason was a big contribution to the crummy state Piltover was in.
If you (and others) are interested in my (very long) interpretation of Jinx's "Last supper" :
The whole scene is a series of tests for Vi (and only Vi) and she failed. Vi is the only person who truly mattered to Powder. Her whole world was centred around Vi and the others were only background characters in her life. The unresolved conflict between them is what tortured Jinx since her sister disappeared. She felt guilt for the death of Mylo, Claggor and Vander but it's nothing compared to the pain she felt about Vi.
Jinx starts the scene with two lines about death "I really thought I buried this place" and "Nothing ever stays death". Jinx is haunted by the voices of death people : Mylo, Claggor and Vi. She then tells Vi that she created Jinx, not Silco. If you rewatch the first part with this in mind, it becomes obvious. Jinx is strong, ruthless, extremely proficient with her gadgets and she hates topside. Exactly what Vi taught Jinx she needed to be (from her point of view at least). And Vi apologizes, her first mistake. Jinx is proud of her strength. She's not the weak girl that everybody bullies any more, she knows how to defend herself. Even though Sevika isn't afraid of Jinx, she was still unable to avoid being captured and rendered powerless by Jinx. Vi tells her that the only thing that kept her going is the thought of getting back to her. That's a lie, she though Silco killed Powder at the end of episode 3. What kept her going is her hate for Silco and her desire for revenge (which completely blurs her judgement).
Jinx lights the candles, revealing Silco. He's gagged, clearly Jinx doesn't want to talk to him. She calls him a liar and a traitor, she's really not on his side. She brings in the plate and Vi believes Caitlyn's head is under the dome (fun fact, Caitlyn is sexier in the flashback than she was in the original scene). Jinx is disappointed by Vi's reaction, she failed another test. This was a peace offering from Jinx to Vi because it represents the two things Vi wants : a cupcake (Caitlyn) and the gemstone. If Vi hadn't reacted that way, I think Jinx would have freed her and let her leave with Caitlyn.
Jinx brings Caitlyn and makes it even more clear what she wants for this whole interaction : resolve the conflict in her mind once and for all. Vi has already rejected Jinx twice now so she offers to bring Powder back (which is is impossible since Powder is part of Jinx and she can't erase all her trauma). But Vi has to make Caitlyn go away like she was getting rid of the monsters who scared Powder when she was a kid. This is a call back to episode 8 when Vi talk with Caitlyn about her little sister and how they invented monsters. Jinx sees Caitlyn like a monster and she doesn't understand why Vi isn't chasing her away. She represents everything Vi hated in the first act : a wealthy enforcer from Piltover. Jinx understands that Vi loves Caitlyn ("your girlfriend") but not why. She gives her gun to Vi but I don't think she expects Vi to pull the trigger, just to say she will get rid of Caitlyn.
Vi almost saves the whole situation by offering to leave with Powder. She makes it clear that all she really cares about is her little sister. You can see how much trouble there is in Jinx at that moment. She finally get what she wants ... and Vi ruines it forever. "You'll never have to see HIM (Silco) again". Jinx doesn't want to never see Silco again. He has always been good to her, he's the father she wanted (but not the father she needed). Jinx finally realises that Vi has projected her hate of Silco on her the whole time. That's why she can't call her Jinx and can't accept her.
Jinx removes Silco's gag. Vi failed to win her sister back, maybe Silco can ? And his first line is exactly what she wants : "her name is Jinx". He says it with rage and anger, because he knows how painful the situation is for his daughter. Silco has projected his own insecurities on Jinx because they share the same trauma. Vander never came back to him, even when he offered him to fight together once more. He truly believed Vi wasn't coming back for her sister and that Jinx would be extremely hurt like Silco was. He sincerely tried to avoid her to suffer again. And in a twisted way, he was right : Vi isn't back for Jinx and she caused immense trouble to her. He reaffirms his loyalty to her and that he will never betray her. Objectively, Vi betrayed Powder once (the whole episode 3, not just the slap at the end) and Jinx twice (when she left the bridge with Caitlyn and when she told the council who's responsible for the attacks).
And Caitlyn intervenes. She was kidnapped by a terrorist who wanted her love interest to kill her, there's no way she doesn't take the opportunity to get a gun and defend her life. Jinx isn't angry or scarred that Caitlyn is pointing a gun at her, she looks annoyed and tired. She hoped she could finally get her sister on her side and now she's event more confused. Like at the end of episode 7, she wants to die and end her suffering. You can hear the voices is her head say "It's time to leave them". She raises her gun, screams but doesn't shoot. She fully expects Caitlyn to kill her and is utterly confused when it doesn't happen. And she finally understands why Vi loves Caitlyn and why she will never accept Jinx : Caitlyn is a good person. Even when face with her mortal enemy that she doesn't believe could be redeemed ("she's too far gone"), Caitlyn doesn't want to kill. She's the opposite of Jinx. And Jinx realises she can't be that person.
She reacts with rage and Silco's voice isn't helping. But Vi has still an influence on her and she uses it to reminds her of her trauma. She doesn't know that she's mentally torturing Jinx. Silco does understand and he tries to end her suffering by killing Vi. He missed but Jinx doesn't. She killed her father again. But this time, she's not blamed. Silco's the only person who forgives Jinx when she messes up. In episode 4 he's mad at her because she consciously made a bad decision (attacking Piltover) but when otherwise, he's never angry at her and forgives her when her trauma kicks in. Because he understands what she went through, he never wanted to add more trauma to her. In his dying breath he wants to make sure she's aware of how much he loves and that he forgives her once again. He even goes one step further and tells her she's perfect. Not Jinx, not Powder, just her. Whoever she had decided to be, he would always have been on her side. The voices in Jinx's head disappear and she finally looks calm. The choice was made and sealed. She's not just a jinx, she's Jinx. And she accepts her fate.
Her speech at the end is just a recap of her relation with her sister :
"I thought you would love me like you used" = Powder used to be Vi's priority and she would have done anything for her sister
"Even thou I'm different" = Vi told Powder that her difference makes her strong (episode 2) but now Vi reject how she changed
"But you changed too" = young Vi would never love someone like Caitlyn
Jinx doesn't kill Caitlyn because it's useless : she can't get her sister back anyway. She picks Fishbones, her rocket launcher. It's a gift she intended for Silco : the weapon that would ensure Zaun's independence. It looks like a shark (Silco loves sea monsters) and the left eye is damaged, (just like Silco's). She uses it against who she perceives as her fundamental enemy, Piltover. Topside is responsible for everything bad that happened to her : the death of her biological parents, Benzo, Mylo, Claggor, and Vander, her sister's betrails and the death of Silco. She thinks she avenges his death but ultimately she does what he tried to avoid at all cost : start a war.
It's a mash up of my own thoughts, comments I read and videos I watched. Like the rest of the show, there's so much information crammed in this scene. If you want more lengthy posts, I have thought so much about this show I could write a whole book ^^.
The best analysis of silco, Vi, and Jinx. excellent analysis. 👌👍
One can never re-experience the terrible joy of a first watch with a show as good as Arcane. Watching thoughtful reactions (such as yours) is satisfying in a different way--vicarious, sure, but also informative for those of us interested in seeing how different approaches in different scenes land with audience members. The range of genuine, engaged responses to the show, from fleeting references to crucial moments, has given me new hope for media literacy in the future. Thank you for reinforcing that hope.
Wow, I really appreciate that. Thank you so much!
So well put. I emphatically second what you’ve said here. ❤
I would love your reaction to The Man Who Fell to Earth series, which I think is fantastic, but I don't know how effective it is for you in terms of views. I don't know how popular it was.
Agree 100% with this. Super refreshing
if i had a nickel for every time jinx killed her dad id have 2 nickels, which isnt a lot but its weird that it happened twice
I'm waiting for the flashback that somehow means she was responsible for the death of her biological parents too. WeI know they were killed on the bridge before the ep1 cold open. but perhaps she's somehow the reason they were there. .... For instance: Mother asks Powder where Vi is, Powder says Vi went to the protest on the bridge - she hasn't but Powder and Vi just had a fight, and she's trying to get Vi in trouble because her parents forbade them from going.
@@jeffreydenenberg7101 that’s 2 too many I’m afraid 😅
you would have 1 ... Silco killed Vander.
@@frankb8616 Partly, but it was Powder's monkey bomb that caused everything to go wrong in the first place. If she hadn't done that, Vander probably would've been able to make it out safely with Vi, Claggor, and Mylo
Once again, you caught what a lot of people miss :
- Silco is in the same position as Vander and he's making the same choice
- Ekko is the true legacy of Vander, not Vi
Don't be too disappointed with Vi. She spent almost a decade in jail, thinking her sister died that night (that's what she told Caitlyn). She brutally learns she's still alive ... and is a psychopath that works for the man Vi hates the most. Vi can't accept that, it goes against everything she believes in. She convinces herself Powder is basically brainwashed and she has to kill Silco to get her sister back.
@@Morbacounet after having just watched the ep I didn’t quite know how to feel just yet. I was definitely projecting, but now after rewatching the scene with a clearer head, I was definitely too hard on Vi. I just hated to see that divide.
Thanks for highlighting Vi's trauma. I feel a lot of people just gloss over it and blame her for everything when she was basically thrown into a traumatic situation herself. And while everyone was outside moving on she didn't even have the luxury of that while being stuck in prison. I honestly don't think there was much else Vi could've done at this point.
"All I'm asking is that you don't do too much damage."
Riot: no! 😭
Your emotional intelligence is beyond refreshing w/this series. Sometimes I think the only way someone can truly grasp the brilliance of the writing, is if they've endured & healed from trauma of their own, or at least been exposed to trauma of a loved one. The other piece that this series handles so well, is the interplay between privilege, poverty, and politics. The people of Undercity were not lesser than the people of Piltover, they simply lacked resources, and I think the professor was finally onto that. The voice actors & animators obviously sold the story so well, too. Thanks for reacting to Arcane!
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@@stevenbutcher3519 thank you so much for this comment, it warms my heart! And thank you for tuning in, it’s been a ride!
At 20:00 that look you gave 😂. I had it too when I first finished arcane too. You just finished and you're so stunned you're trying to process and figure out what to say
@@revendax2584 i find myself doing that a lot with this show 😂
Ur honestly one of my fav arcane reactors, it’s so refreshing seeing someone who rly pays attention and doesn’t jump to conclusions. Def here to support any other reactions u do in the future
She talks too much. Literally every frame.
@@supafly7145 if u don’t like ppl talking, why are u watching a reactor?? The whole point is for them to talk and give their opinions
@@gcldvnblytz Because some have the right tempo to react. By avoiding overlapping voices as much as possible.
@@supafly7145 the awesome thing about having headphones is that I can still hear everything I need to so I don’t miss anything important. I can’t do silent reactions, where’s the fun in that? Lucky for you there’s a plethora of Arcane reactions, if you don’t like how I react that’s totally fine! Just isn’t the channel for you 😉
@@gcldvnblytz I appreciate your comment! Can’t wait for the second wave with s2. Thanks for tuning in!!
Silco, the villain you Love to Hate, and Hate to Love
And now you know why we've been crying for almost 3 years now.
Very cool that you caught the "He didn't even haggle callback."
Some may argue with me, but: In the first case, Jayce is being taken advantage of, Ekko charged him double. This time, Jayce refuses to haggle after their initial terms - he won't take Jinx out of the bargain, and Silco totally whiffs on his manipulation skills to get Jinx off the hook.
I think Mel was taken aback by what her mother said because she thought she'd been exiled because she meant nothing to her... when in fact, it was because of how much she affected her.
"Is there anything as undoing as a daughter?" - something that echoes around the season. Vander with Powder and Vi, Silco with Jinx, Ambessa with Mel, Marcus with Ren, Cassandra with Caitlyn.
Vi has had a total of a few minutes with Jinx after 7-8 years in jail. Most of those few minutes were in highly stressful situations. She's not really had much opportunity to understand her sister. Yet, reuniting with her has been her primary motive throughout the season.
An extremely important moment (in my opinion) is handled like no other shot in this show:
Black screen. No visuals or music to distract us, just a little ambient sound.
"Are we still sisters?"
"Nothing is ever going to change that."
This is the crux of the characters, and a running theme for the show.
In the final "teaparty" scene, Vi affirms that they are definitely still sisters and always will be, she offers to leave with Jinx. Vi might not like how Jinx behaves, but that is secondary to keeping their relationship, I think. That she doesn't know the magic formula of words that would convince Jinx of this is more to do with Jinx's problems, than Vis, imo.
Yeah, also, it's a great bit of consistent character writing. Vi has never been good with words, especially in high-stress moments. Especially with episode 3, she's probably terrified of saying the wrong thing. One of her more eloquent moments is during one of her most peaceful moments of the show with Cait. Vi is trying her hardest to go 90% but Jinx doesn't know how to bridge that other 10%.
I also understand Vi's hesitation to call Jinx Jinx. If I'm trying to reconnect with a loved one, I'm not going to say, "Hi Failure, I've missed you so much."
I just had a thought! What if in season 2, we learn that Vi's voice of doubt (kind of like Mylo is for Jinx) is Silco? So what she's shouting to Jinx is what she's told herself over and over again in order to stay sane.
I think we also forget that Vi was in prison the entire time Jinx was on her journey. I think her her aggressive nature kind of gives a lot of us a blind sweat that she's just tough so she would be fine and what she became is the natural result of what she seemed to be at the beginning. She wasn't the strongest socially or emotionally cognizant person, but then in isolation had no opportunity to develop outside of her short time reconnecting. The show is a great tragedy. I'll be curious where it goes from here but is so good that part of me also just wants to let it rest in its execution.
I think another thing about Vi was when she was calling out Milo and Vander. She doesn't know how Jinx associates those memories because you see the the I don't know what you call the scratches of angry faces that we have gotten to see and know how she has these weird mixed emotions that she experiences neutrally too negatively.
If you listen to that scene again, I actually think Vi meant that she and Caitlin would leave but jinx took it the other way. A voice in jinx's head says something after she asks where they would go and jinx says, no she didn't mean that, as in the voice saying that Vi meant she would leave with Caitlyn
@@rickhammer7204 I think Vi was talking about leaving with Jinx. After Vi talks about leaving she says, "We'll put this behind us, you'll never have to see him again." Then Silco tells Jinx, "You'll be with her a day before she realizes you aren't that girl anymore and turns her back on you." Jinx asks Vi if she's lying and Vi says "I'm not lying. I'm on your side." It's possible that Jinx's voice told her that Vi would be leaving with Caitlin, but I do think Vi was talking to Jinx about about leaving with her.
This final episode brings up an interesting detail that helps explain the misunderstanding Vi has about Jinx. In the bar fight, we see that Vi at her low sees a Vander that pulls her up and motivates her, whereas for Jinx the memories of her family is coated in her trauma and overwhelming emotions on the matter. So for the final scene we see Vi try to bring them up thinking that Jinx will have similar reactions as herself, but instead she stresses out Jinx and causes her to be reactive, which in this case causes actions she can't take back.
Also while not fully clear, I do personally interpret that Silco does know how those things affect Jinx, which is why he's frantic about Vi's actions (The alternative take is that he fears losing her to Vi).
I'm not certain about the first. I don't know how well he actually grasps her trauma. Though I do think her reaction might give him an idea.
His fear of losing Jinx to Vi however is pretty much confirmed true. He has people searching specifically for Vi in order to kill her before she can talk to Jinx. And there is a heavy implication from Silco that he had Marcus make sure Vi was dead.
Like Silco genuinely loves Jinx, but she is the only thing he loves and he can't share her with anyone else.
@@berjanbeen7188that fear of losing Jinx fits into the needs of anxious attachment and border personality disorder for security. Vi wants desperately to have a relationship, but as an avoidant attachment type it will only ever be a want. However much it hurts Vi to lose Jinx, that loss can never feel existential to Vi the way the prospect of loss feels to her sister.
Look, seriously... I've watched TONS of arcane reactions and yous were by far the most sensitive and perceptive with the nuances of the story. Loved to watch, thank you a lot for sharing it with us
@@amandapalha wow, thank you soooo much. These kind of comments honestly make my day. Thank you for tuning in and listening to all my rants lol 💜
"I thought, maybe you could love me like you used to, even though I'm... different."
This line always hits me hard, making me think of my parents.
The line hits even harder when you remember what Vi said to Powder end of ep2:
"What makes you different makes you strong. Always remember that."
Oh that line felt like a knife to the heart, just devastating.
Hits even harder for us trans people, I'm sure (source- hit me harder than a train)
I absolutely love the giant swings jayce takes. He is consistently on one side to the other. Easily miniulated maybe, but that plays against his conscious. He is a wears his heart on his sleeve type that I kinda adore in writing. Certainly naiive but also just trying to do the best he can not tied down by one ideaology. That mixed with his scientist background makes me truly sympathize with him.
I appreciate that you are one of the few who voiced what I felt during the final climax, that Vi shouting at jinx was exacerbating and escalating the panic and the mental breakdown. It's not that she was bad or malicious, but it just made it so clear that she did not understand her sister and didn't realize she was making things worse for her.
I think it was a very deliberate choice to have her effectively "dead name" Jinx as Powder all the way to the end. Despite Silco being an objectively terrible person, in Jinx's eyes he loved her and accepted her for who she was, whereas Vi didn't. Vi loved Powder, and could not let go of that.
Wait i just realized something. In the show vi says powders good with her gadgets which are technology. And vi gift is fighting which is her physical strength. Vi is pink and jinx is blue. When vi gets hextech golves which are technology jinx gets shemer which inhances you're physical skills. Hextech is blue shemer is pink. A little bit of powder exist in vi and little bit of vi exists in power. Like yin and yang. Also vi wearing the hextech can remind vi how powder used to be and shemer can mean powder finally became strong like her hero.😊
WHOA YOUR MIND I wonder if that was intentional 😳
@@artxroyalty also arcane did a very good with writing powders character. If you listen to the song get jinx she’s basically Harley Quinn. She embodies chaos. She started off as a kid who had pressure put on her by her friends. They called her jinx because she freaks out under pressure because of how they lived with running from enforcers or getting beaten up by thugs. It’s understandable that a kid doesn’t want to jump roof tops or freaks out and throws bag loot as a diversion. She’s a kid which means she’s not always going to make the right choices. So bringing her along outings was bound to go bad because most people her age would’ve cracked under pressure. So she thought herself as a jinx. She’s clumsy, fast and a kid.
She showed to help her friends because vi said she wasn’t ready. for the first time she’s ever said. She thought she could help because how smart she was. Used that manny gemstones because vi her hero basically was terrified of the monster who took Vander. And everyone is afraid of vander.
So she tried to help. Saw vi in danger and used the bombs. Had no idea that they were about get out. Killed her family by mistake. Silco saw her trauma as something that made her special like his trauma was with vander trying to kill him. But powders trauma was worst. He didn’t help her trauma, he harnessed it and armed her with weapons and combat lessons.
Her fight or flight instincts became sharp senses that help her doge and time her attacks. At the same time she shoots at her enemies and her demons who are haunting her. Also crows always show up when she’s around. Crows symbolize death. She shot a crow. There’s a lyric from the get jinx when she says blow up the sun. That’s chaotic. Her shooting a crow could also symbolize her killing death. Which is also chaotic. And then she was finally given shimmer. Making her stronger and even faster. She is now the embodiment of chaos. And a living jinx
I would really recommend schnee for his video essays on arcane, he has the best breakdowns on the series by FARRRR
@@BigDaddyBubChub say less!
It's been great watching all your insightful reactions! Your vibes are so cozy and warm and hearing your thoughts and perspectives on the show is very interesting.
@@eloise2319 I really appreciate this!! A huge thanks to you for tuning in! 💜
You are the first person I can remember noticing some small details that I only saw myself after many reaction video rewatches. When Jayce comes to Viktor when he is about to step off the ledge, Jayce looks at his hammer when Viktor says "You have to destroy it", and he learns Viktor is not talking about the hammer.
You also remember the callbacks to earlier. Great reaction! :D
“The boy didn’t even haggle” can we talk about how well they keep their characters consistent!?
@@artxroyalty Yeah, that one too! Amazing show!
Schnee, Tilda Owen, and Stop me oh are 3 youtubers who did fairly good reviews of a varied number of aspects concerning this show.
I don't know how they will be able to make the 2nd season as good as the first. Origin stories are usually the best stories.
Jinx killed both her father figures trying to save Vi. It is like she harmed herself to save her sister (twice).
I have a soft spot for "I am still not over Arcane" by "produced by boredom."
are more analysis videos than these, but these 3 I always considered top 3, after these, others didn't say nothing new
@@Hohum37 Yes!! That's a great one too :D Five by five also has a couple great video essays on Arcane too :)
@@silver9wolf6 🍜
Only reactor who’s picked up on the statue ‘conversation’. So many reactors thought it was an insult but it’s about how a father will forfeit his dream for his daughter.
I personally thought was very clear…?
Odd little details.
When Jinx throws the lighter down the table, the "candles" all light, which is kinda strange. However, if you look carefully, they are gas powered, with brass tubes supplying them, which makes it a little more grounded in possibility.
When Jinx carries the platter in, she's wearing both Atlas Gauntlets. The left hand gauntlet glows brightly blue with hextech, but the left one doesn't seem to, so it doesn't have the weightless property they normally do when active - when it failed, it dropped Vi to the floor with its weight, and she isn't weak. I think she could only lift it so apparently easily because of her shimmer - even so, we still see her shake off the strain to her arm once she's taken it off.
perfect time to watch, because instead of waiting 2 years, you just have to wait 4 months for season 2
3 years you mean, we had to wait 3 years...
@@leovk5779 Yeah 3 years, that's crazyyyyy
It's the whole acceptance (which is love to her) thing (she spent her childhood as the lesser sister, the mistake). Jinx wants acceptance but she's only being accepted as one or the other (Jinx or Powder) not as herself. Vi is looking less for her sister and more so for what her sister WAS (a version of her that isn't plagued by the memory of loved ones). I think Vi wants to go back in a way and fix hitting and walking away from her. While Vi can't let go of who she was, Silco was very focused who she could be. That changed in the end as he says "you're perfect...", not "Jinx is perfect" like episode 5, but you're as in her. A statement of complete and total acceptance despite Jinxing it again and killing him. While that sad scene's happening Vi thinks now that Silco's dead nothings holding her back from being Powder again... but in reality everything since episode 3 is. She can't just be deprogramed its part of who she is now. Killing Silco in a moment of confusion and pure instinct even though he's the only person who loves her as is only proves that she is in fact a Jinx. To others and herself.
What does Vi think of Jinx? Does she really care for Caitlyn? If Vi's so disturbed by who and what she is how could she accept her? The whole tea party plays out with these little moments that seem to be Jinx testing and trying to figure out if Vi could accept her now or will she always just want Powder. Vi saying "she's my sister" and "we can just go" reached Jinx the most because it wasn't her picking between Powder or Jinx but simply choosing her as is. When Jinx asked her to shoot Caitlyn I think she wanted an "I just chose you (Pikachu)" moment and what upset her most was Vi saying "I can't" insinuating she would choose and it would be Powder not Jinx as is if Caitlyn wasn't the price. The reason I think Caitlyn is still alive is that Vi needs to choose Jinx and not simply because the other option is gone, like she doesn't care if she lives or dies just that she needs definite proof that Jinx means more to Vi than her. I don't even remember her saying that there was anything task/other attached to choosing Jinx (besides being stuck with Jinx). Powder didn't feel accepted because she wasn't physically capable or strong and Jinx doesn't feel accepted because she's "different".
Jinx shooting the council feels like the personification of Zaun's pent up rage created by the classism, discrimination, and toxic air over 200 years with absolutely no representatives. So part of me is like man go ahead Jinx, they only started doing shit when they started to feel threatened and even then the first response was to attack Zaun. In fact the council wasn't doing anything it was Jayce pretty much. The councilors just ignored and enforced the cruelty subjected to those that are also their people. For Jinx she did it since Silco said they can all burn referring the councilors who want her killed or imprisoned. So her final act for Silco is just that, and showing them all.
Silco firmly believed that Vander had abandoned him just like Jinx thought that Vi abandoned her. So Silco was never trying to manipulate Jinx, he just really thought he was doing what was right. He saw Jinx and thought of himself when Vander betrayed him in the past
Not sure if you could tell but old Vander had anger issues and so he probably had an argument with Silco which leads to Vander nearly killing his own brother(i dont think biologically but like homies). He even mentioned that is one of his biggest regrets just like how Vi regrets hitting Jinx and leaving when she did(even doe we know she wasn’t going to abandon her.
The mirrored events are amazing in this show. Vander had to give up Vi to keep the under-city safe. Silco had to give up Jinx to finally accomplish his BIGGEST and ONLY goal, to finally let the under city become an independent nation of Zaun. Jayce saving Viktor just like how Viktor saved Jayce.
So many good breakdown videos for arcane. The best (in my opinion) are:
“Silco and the moment arcane became human“ by flying walrus
And anything by schnee. Specifically
“The perfect side character”
I’ll check them out!! Thank you 😊
And now imagine watching that 3 years ago or more (it was a while ago) then having to wait until November of this year! Season 2 coming soon!! Cannot wait!! Great reaction!!
@@Kyvid thanks so much!!
Your take on Vi is soo great, she didn't even try to understand her, told her to picture old brothers while she had heavy trauma on this. Vi lost her twice.
Props on all your takes during the show, you've been so frequently spot on on a first watch it's really impressive.
Waiting for more stuff, and if I may propose a tv show I'd recommend Fallout, well written, great universe to dive in as well !
Thanks for this adventure !
Edit : written this before the end of the video so yeah Fallout is good hehe
@@Lathrok I guess my take on Vi was a bit controversial, got a few angry comments lol BUT I’ve heard quite a few people say Fallout is worth the watch! Another game I haven’t played but nevertheless I think it’ll be my next series!! Thank you for your comment!
I get why you wanted Vi to say more, to fight for her sister. But there are so many layers to even that. First of all, look what happened last time she let emotions take control in episode three. Her losing control planted the seeds of Jinx. The next layer is their meeting in the 6th episode. Vi got to see who Jinx truly is. A person who thrives in chaos. That is when Jinx is truly alive, and her sister sees that, and that scares the crap out of her. Then there is that short interaction in episode 7, where Jinx fires on Vi and Caitlyn. The point I am trying to make is every time she opens her mouth with her sister, she ends up hurting her more. So, it is a way of Vi trying to protect her sister. Not a good way, but a way.
All of the video essays by "Schnee" are on point, and he has a LOT of them. There are also some good ones from a psychologist named "Georgia Dow".
When it comes to psychologists reactions, I enjoyed The Truth Doctor over Georgia Dow. But maybe just personal preference.
I think the reason Vi was calling for Jinx to remember their family is because it's
something that helps Vi, just like that scene the Vi x Sevika fight were she
motivates herself by imagining Vander.
Jinx lost 3 sets of parent figures; Her parents who died in the beginning of episode 1, Vander, and now Silco, while killing the last 2 and her 2 brothers. She was already struggling mentally when Vander was alive. Jinx would be more crazy if she WASN'T crazy 😅
Also Aisha, League of Legends has multiple cinematics & virtual bands that have music videos (Similar to the Enemy MV you reacted to) The season cinematics like Awaken, The Call, Warriors, and Still here are by far the best. They are top notch animation and the music literally never misses. Most of it Riot (the creators of LoL) do not copystrike and actually push for reactions, so i think most of the League audience would like to see you react to that! Loved your reactions to Arcane❤
Whoooo.... what an ending! It really reminded me of the way I felt after watching the first part of Star Trek TNG episode "The Best of Both Worlds". But starting off that moementary face off between Vi and Jayce. So good when the tension was rising and the other protectors were like, uh... wut? Seeing how the Hexcore has control over Viktor now... Cool that you caught that Jayce was looking at his hammer when Viktor said he has to destroy it. A lot of reactors don't tend to notice or point it out. It's a great moment to show Jayce's mindset with it. Ekko and Heimerdinger are now the best of both worlds. I really like seeing Silco sweating after Sevika made her move. And yeah. The Vander ghost made me cry too. He was such a good dad to them.
The Vi and Sevika grudge makes me feel there was something deeper in their relationship. In my head cannon, Sevika and Vander were the ones that trained Vi. Sevika was more involved with helping create the Underground. So seeing Sevika turn her back on Vander and them was more of a deeper betrayal to Vi.
Great reaction, girl! Who survives? Are they all dead? In my head cannon, I see Jayce, Viktor, and Mel surviving. Jinx messed it up again!
@@artboymoy I agree!!! Now THIS was a finale! I also think Mel, Jayce, and Viktor will be the only ones to survive the bombing…I’m really hoping they do 🤞🏾
I really like your take Sevika and Vi, I definitely feel like there was some deeper tension that possibly happened off screen. Someone had mentioned how Sevika and Vi are somewhat foils of each other, now that’s something I’d like to look more into!
What most viewers but also Vi don't seem to realize that when Jinx says "He (Silco) didn't make Jinx, you did." it wasn't an accusation, she was actually crediting Vi for it. As you correctly noted, Vi desperately tries to get Powder back. The only time Vi refers to her as Jinx is when she's at the council, explaining that it was Jinx who committed all the crimes. Like she's trying to preserve her innocent image of Powder. Conversely while Silco initially said "Jinx is perfect" during the baptism scene in episode 5, his last words to her were "You are perfect". Not Jinx - you. His love for her is unconditional whereas Vi really wants to get Powder back.
Now granted, she hasn't really had much chance to talk to her sister and - given the time - I think she could've grown to accept her as Jinx, so I don't want to be too harsh with her.
Welcome to the end of the ride, keep your arms and legs in until the depression comes to a complete stop. Seriously, though, great reaction, you're definitely more observant than most.
If your heart can take it, go back and re-watch the Enemy music video, you'll notice a few things that were technically spoilers the first time around. The Shark rocket launcher is there in two quick clips, and there's a clip where Jinx's eyes shift from blue to pink.
When does depression come to a complete stop?.... asking for a friend. 😭
Vi not calling Jinx by her real name, but by her dead name is actually really good writing to me. It happens so often every day. People want to help their family members, or friends, or partners and don't see that there is either nothing to be fixed (being gay, being on the spectrum,...) or that is not up to them to decide, what steps need to be taken and at what pace.
Vi is like a mom who thinks of her daughter to be brilliant, and cannot accept, that this brilliance shows in ways she didn't have in mind. Plus, she has been locked away for years. People often times try to treat people they knew in the past, like they treated them back then. That is why we use words around them, we haven't used for years, or act 'more childish' its just hardwired. When Vi sees Jinx she sees the little girl, not the woman she has become while she was gone.
I really loved your reaction throughout :) You picked up alot of what others (me included) might only spot at a rewatch.
I love your Arcane reactions - smart and incisive, observant and analytical but at the same time you don't miss the emotional beats.
So many threads coming full circle in the episode. Silco coming over to Vander's point of view. Jayce saving Victor like Victor did before. Jayce - after being constantly swayed by what others want him to do - finally makes up his own mind and forges his own path.
But the sisters are both still trapped in that one moment in time and couldn't move forward. Vi stuck with her image of the Powder she once knew. Jinx stuck in that moment where she lost everything and everyone. And when things finally come to a head, Powder once again ends up killing someone she loves.
I have to say….I’ve watched every Arcane reaction series on RUclips. Your comprehension is among the best out there. Great job!!
Whaaaat? Thanks so much!!
The thing about Vi and Jinx is that even though it's understandable to think that, we gotta remember that Vi is also a traumatized person. She can't go throught all of that with her sister (the guilt and the distance through the years) and then just know how to behave
The big thing about this episode that people actually seem to not talk about is that what you said is true. The Council does not care for the Undercity but the council still fought against the notion of giving the Undercity their independence. Had they been not corrupt and accepted the offer of Silco, the meeting would've ended early and none of them would've gotten hurt by Jinx's rocket.
Their corruption started the divide between the two cities. Jinx just made a big kaboom.
The council seemed to agree surprisingly quickly, so I'm not sure about that.
Also, the opinions of the council are a mixed bag - Shoola (bald woman, clockwork ruff) "They may not be your preferred constituents but they're still our people."
One video to watch that stands out to me the most is "when an adaptation is better than the source material". I enjoyed your reactions.
@@scottarcher1486 ooooh do you know the name of the channel!? I’m definitely interested!
Nice reactions. Solid takes throughout the whole series. Love the commentary, good stuff. Hope you will watch the season 2 trailer, gets a lot of us super hyped.
I agree with what you said about Vi. I wish they’d explored a little more into how being jailed, isolated, and beat up like that for years would have made her they way she was, which might explain why she kept clinging onto the past when it was obvious Jinx wanted to leave it behind, but I loved the show nonetheless.
I'm kind of hoping they'll explore Vi's perspective more in the second season. Almost like Season 1 is the making of Jinx, and season 2 is the making of Vi
Yeah, I feel like Vi should realistically be a lot more overtly damaged, especially being imprisoned at such a young age. Though everyone deals with trauma differently and the motivation of finding her sister could have made an enormous difference.
@@j.f.fisher5318 well from what ppl say they showed at annecy we'll definitely be seeing how vi deals with her trauma and it's not great. The reason we don't see it in s1 that much is bc vi doesn't really have any moment to stop and process what she's been through
One of the Best Reactions to this Finale that I've ever watched!, and boy! Have I watched A LOT?! 😂😂😅 ..
You hit most relevant points on their damn heads... Also noticed the inner voices abandon jinx after silco's death, which was a very subtle detail that almost all reactors simply do not notice. Lol.
You know all season she'd been involved in an internal battle within herself with her past mistakes, decisions and demons but at that moment she gives in to fate.
I don't know if I'd describe it as 'self-love' in that moment but she definitely accepts that *This* is who she is😢 and there's really no going back.
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Someone else put it very well. "Powder's last act was to defend her sister. Jinx's first act was to avenge her father." The ending of destroying the council is very similar to the end of Vander's rescue. Things were just about to be resolved in a positive way, until Powder tosses a bomb into the mix. She really 'jinx's' things.
One little reference; the tattoos that the girls have. Vie has gears representing Powder and her inventions. Jinx has blue clouds representing the smoke flair that her sister promised to find her with.
Omg I hadn't realized that's why Vi has the gears...excuse me, I'm going to go cry now.
I just wanted to say it's been a pleasure watching these Arcane reactions, you've been quite insightful and observant. I'd also like to mention that the comment sections have been unusually rich in interesting thoughts about the series.
I hope you post Bridging the Rift reactions to RUclips; it is very well made, and is a great partner to the season.
I second all of this!!
I've been enjoying your reactions so much to arcane! I'm so excited and scared for next season because the first season of acane has been my favourite piece of media since I watched it when it aired. The animation and writing are just so incredible! Caitlyn does frustrate me in these episodes with her dealing with jinx and not reading the room but at the same time, in this episode she's reacting purely on instincts so I get it. Also I commented this to your episode 7 reaction but if you need another animated show to watch/react to that is for adults and it has super cool and unique artstyles in it, I highly highly recommend the show Love Death and Robots! It's seriously incredible and it has some of the most beautiful breath taking animation I've ever seen if you don't count Arcane :D sending good vibes from Finland :>
Also also so excited to see your Bridging the Rift reactions if you post them also on youtube but ether way I hope you'll enjoy watching it :>
25:15 This. From all the reactions I've seen of episode 9, most people like Vi still wishes to "get Powder back" but they fail to realise how that's hurting Jinx, even though unintentionally. The way Vi said "It's okay, we'll be okay." I can't help but feel disappointed like Jinx probably felt in that moment, it's almost as if Vi is refusing to acknowledge Jinx as a person.
I have seen this episode a 100 times in 100 reactions, and "That is my girl" still makes my eyes moist. Every single time.
I was NOT expecting to see/hear him again. The tears were instant.
The reflection at the end, on the gold jewelry, is the reflection from the Jinx rocket. But there are absolutely amazing rescues in this show.
About Vee and Jinx. We have a lot of reasoning and understanding about who they were and who they have become. But here we must take into account the fact that after V's release from prison, the sisters saw each other for only a few moments. Unlike us, they did not have the opportunity to answer this question. Vee had heard a lot about Jinx from the Boy Savior. But how much could she believe him? If the Powder was all she was aiming for? Perhaps she also saw a little girl in front of her who had done something stupid. When Silko is killed, V doesn't seem to understand what's going on at all.
This also applies to Jinx. Maybe even worse. Because Jinx, instead of thinking about her real sister. She had experience communicating with ghostly double in the delusional perception of Jinx's world. Even when she's talking to Vee. It's not entirely clear if she's talking to the one who's tied to the chair, or to the ghostly Vi she's been communicating with all this time.
Now I'm waiting for a reaction of the Season 2 trailer
'no...thats not how it ends.....' lol now you know how we all feel XD. Its ok itll be back in like 5 months! Thanks for reacting to this show! Also you're really pretty just thought I'd throw that out there. Here's to s2!
I'll have no idea how it feels, y'all had to wait 2/3 years...I could never lol! Also thank you so much, just made my day!
Respect for Sevika! One of my favorite characters. Practically all of them are my favorites though. :)
You remembered the hammer sigil was House Talis, clever girl. Loved your reaction, you catch so much, see you for season 2 babes muhahahahahaha x!
Oh I’ll be there! 🥂
Omg you're picking up every plot point perfectly, such a delight to watch and hear. I haven't feeled that kind of satisfaction from a reaction for a long time. Thank you!
Riot released 4 short videos regarding Saison 2 :
- Arcane : Season 2 Announcement
- Arcane : Season 2 First Look
- Arcane : Season 2 Official Teaser Trailer
- Arcane : Season 2 Stealth Mission
Usually, Riot won't claim reaction videos (there are hour long reactions to their videos on RUclips). Arcane is special because Netflix bought the rights. But a full length reaction to "Bridging the Rift" should be safe here.
I forgot to add the music video for "Enemy". It's animated by Fortiche in the same style as the show.
Great reactions to such a great series. A true tragedy with absolutely top-notch writing. You picked up on so many subtle and nuanced elements for a first watch through. Can't wait for season 2.
Great reaction to a great series. You caught a lot of parralels that took me a good couple rewatches to pick up.
On one hand I am happy for you that you don't have to wait so long for season two. On the other hand you missed 3 years of analysing every beautifully rendered frame of this show and theorizing in every possible direction.
I think you will enjoy bridging the rift a great deal. Between that and League lore you might have just enough material to actually bridge the rift to season 2. See you there :)
Oh man the Arcane video essays.... I HIGHLY recommend the one by Schnee called "The SECRET to Arcane's depth..."
You know a show is good when you're frustrated on a cliffhanger to end the season. All too often these days I'm watching shows and I just can't wait to be done with the season. I'm looking at you, Star Wars live action.
Damn... I really enjoyed your reactions! I'll have to see what else you have out there. If you don't have Schnee on your list of video essays to watch, I would recommend that you add him. He has a lot of good insight. Thank you for the hours of enjoyment! ❤️
Every act ends with Powder/Jinx screamimg out in agony, alone :(
It’s theorized that Mel do have some kind of magic talent, not Arcane magic (aka unknown magic) though because in the universe of LoL there are different types of magic. Her design uses a lot of gold which also related to Zhonya - power to turn yourself or something into golden statue in a short time, preventing them from taking any damage.
In the first episodes we also see her thought on magic, while other counselors seemed afraid of it, Mel seemed to know about it somehow.
So what I'm hearing is that there's hope!?
@@artxroyalty yeah… but also don’t put too much hope in one character in arcane unless you wanna break your heart 🤣
I wish we'd only have had to wait two years for Season 2, but it'll be 3 years. Season 1 released Nov 2021. Three. Whole. Years.
I laughed so hard the first time you mentioned Powder's bad timing. "You have no idea".
Its a weird meta thing, but I think everyone realizes that Caitlyn has lower character priority than Jinx when she breaks free. Like she is now in more danger than when she was tied up, because she has a gun pointed at Jinx.
Except Jinx literally first asked Vi to kill her, then nearly did it herself- so it's no wonder Caitlyn went for it.
loved the way you really analyzed this!! you gained a new fan for sure :)
Yay!! Welcome aboard, thanks for tuning in!
Loved watching this with you. Castlevania would be a fun one to watch for your list!
At this point in time its impossible for Vi to accept her role in the making of jinx, and thats what makes it impossible for her to accept that name.
Even though from Jinx's point of view, it's a good thing, jinx is a coping mechanism for Powder that saved her life, kept her going and Vi's words of encouragement and how Vi always supported her selfdetermination in the past ("what makes you different makes you strong") those words kept Jinx going. So Vi doesnt realize it, but she helped powder survive by giving her the jinx persona that is a coping mechanism for her trauma.
Ofcourse Vi sees the violence and the paranoia and the mental illness within jinx and thinks "ohhh I caused this by leaving her in that most vulnerable moment, I cannot go on supporting the idea of jinx now, it's not healthy"
And maybe it isnt healthy but it's the only way jinx knowd how to live.
Also Vi has been in prison for 7 years, she got thrust into this new zaun with a new version of her sister and its very overwhelming for her to all process simultanuously
this might be weird, but the first thing I watched after finishing the season was the official trailer. I don't watch trailers before shows or films because they tend to either be horrible, or full of spoilers - and in the latter case I'm glad I went into Arcane blind - but I have to say, the Arcane official trailer is great, and an emotional watch for people who love the show.
I wish it was only two years of waiting for season 2 -- it's been three! That being said, the first took SIX years to make, so I'm not complaining.
3!? Oh my b, I thought it’d be three in November 😳 regardless that’s too many years to wait lol! But top tier animation takes time, so honestly I hope Riot and Fortiche take all the time they need 😅
@@artxroyalty well yeah three in November, but it won't release early so I'm counting it :p
One of the most painful moments for me is actually a hot take a bit:
At the end of episode 6 when Vi was taken by fireflies and Powder just screams "No!" And the episode ends.
This is super painful to think about it: she just got her sister back and there is so much misunderstanding and confusion and she is being taken back, I cannot imagine how much that hurts.
When I watched it when it first came out, I had the same reaction as most with the end cliffhanger. But after rewatching and reflecting, I came to the conclusion that this was the most perfect end they could have. If they had shown even a little more, it would have led to something that doesn't have this clear cut at the end. If they show the explosion and the aftermath, it is just a long drawn out slow end with a lot of questions left. This way there is one massive question but it gives a really good entrance to season 2. Loved your reaction!
18:39 “so what are we about to do?😟”
Famous last words😔😔
I can't wait for season 2. This whole season makes me emotional everytime I rewatch it, it's the gift that keeps giving, your reactions were one of my favourites. I feel like you're one of the few to fathom that Vi never fully accepted Jinx for who she was now. You have an emotional intelligence I don't see in many other reactors.
I only recently realized something interesting... Every act of this show ends with someone Vi loves being given the choice to either:
Take a helpless Vi and escape a bad situation with her
OR
Stay and get revenge on someone who has deeply wronged them
Vander chooses Vi in episode 3, Ekko chooses Vi in episode 6, Jinx chooses revenge in episode 9
I'll be very interested to see if Caitlyn has to choose between her revenge on Jinx and protecting Vi at the end of a season 2 act
Finally here, this show gets me tearing up every single damm time I watch it
Time to watch all Season 2 trailers and teasers!
Also!
You can check all League of Legends cinematics! So many great videos!
I have a gallery framed >40” wide canvas of the shot @29:23 in the ManCave.
My wife says I like psycho chicks too much. After being married for 21 years my reply was, “what does that say about you?”
14:28 he didnt know the truth but he did keep it from her when he found out
They are cheap Labour, a location for the factories far away from their precious towers and mansions. They depend on the quasi-slave city they have living underneath them. Of course the council of aristocrats and CEO’s would freak out at the proposal of their working class brokering a deal for their Independence
Yep....Thats how it ends. You felt that hurt we all felt 😭 lmao.
Im digging your channel 😁
Glad to have you 😊
been one helluva ride huh? thanks for letting us tag along. like you, i only watched Arcane recently and all i can say is thank God Arcane 2's out in November.
Haha we got off easy with only having to wait 4 months 😅 this show truly took me through all the emotions, I feel as though I’m a better person for it haha!
I feel like at the end, Jinx doesn't kill Caitlyn because she's given up on Vi. It's not worth it, anymore. She doesn't feel like she can get Vi back anymore. She probably just felt defeated and numb.
On destroying the council, I think Jayce was getting them to agree to back the deal he'd given Silco, which we know was dead because Silco wasn't going up give up Jinx. I could be wrong though, it's ambiguous and works either way, but those are my thoughts.
Also, immediately after Silco told Jinx that he'd refused the deal because he wouldn't give her up, he told her "They can all burn."
hope you get a chance to watch the Arcane Bridging The Rift series. The making of/behind the scenes of the show and the long journey the show went through to get made
The hexcore seemed to pull away from Viktor when he rose the chair to strike it. Also, if it could disable him, it's strange it did it after he'd dropped the chair, and not while actually being threatened. I think there is more to this than we can currently realise.
The peace council was voting on was never really going to happen - it was all contingent upon Silco giving up Jinx, which he himself said he wouldn't do. Also, the ending is only a sort of cliffhanger. Yeah, the fate of people in that room is unclear but the real conclusion of the season is Jinx cementing who she is and her deciding to pull the trigger.
There shouldn't be any copyright issues with bridging the rift and you can upload it without editing, there are at least many examples of RUclipsrs that did that
YES. ❤
It’s okay…we can suffer together until the next season 😂😭😭😭😭
Hey! Great reaction. You've inspired me to do a rewatch with my GF on our channel Pop Jibberish. I've already seen it [like a lot] but she hasn't seen it at all. I think it will be super fun getting all the minor background details on the third... [maybe fourth?] watch. *LOL* Big fan of both your ART and your channel. So good. I actually work as an artist as well. Your stuff is FIRE!
@@joewillsart omg let me go over and support the channel!! I’m going to try to get my old man to watch! Also, thank you for all the support on my ig, it’s always cool meeting other dope artists!
@@artxroyalty Oh! Awesome! Thanks! Same! I subbed after watching your Arcane 1x1, but followed/turned on Notifications after seeing your art! [dont judge me! 😅] Love it. Can't wait to see more of what you do!
Loved your reaction to Arcane & your insights. Another series I would like to see you react to is Blue Eye Samurai… it’s a great animated series similar in a way to arcane yet very different but so good.
@@tarshnottrash1483 I’ve seen Blue Eye Samurai and I absolutely LOVED that show! I’ll definitely be reacting to season 2 on the channel!
@@artxroyalty oh that’s great!!! I’m just happy to hear you’ve seen it 😆. There’s not many reactors picking up that one
Hey! This has been an amazing reaction series!! Very attentive, catching some great details, and very balanced and understanding takes. Can't wait for more Arcane reactions, see you in season 2! We'll all bring tissues :D
Thanks for a great set of reactions!
Thank YOU for tuning in 😊
Great reaction. Loved the series!
Glad you enjoyed! 💜
Last remnant of powder left her body when she fired the rocket and she cried blue tear drops😢😅
Have you seen the Spiderverse movies? If not, we'd love to see a reaction to those! They're amazingly animated, with awesome characters and score.
I freakin LOVE the Spiderverse movies!!!