League of Legends' iconic sisters return once more through a brand-new poster for the Netflix series,Arcane. The new promo image features Vi and Jinx (played byHailee SteinfeldandElla Purnellrespectively), possibly hinting at what’s to come in Season 2. Over onArcane’s official X account (formerly Twitter), accompanying the poster was a caption that reads “Nothing ever stays dead.” Meanwhile, it also showed Jinx hugging her distraught sister. During the Season 1 finale, Jinx took over her brand-new identity. At the same time, she has accepted that she and her sister have changed since they were separated as kids andlaunched an attack on Piltover.
Season 1 ofArcanehas been highly praised since its release in 2021. The show got a perfect 100 percent critics score onRotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, audiences gave it a 96 percent average rating.Arcaneis loved by audiences because ofits representations of inequality, as well as a fleshed-out expression of individual trauma. During its first week, the show ranked first on Netflix’s Top 10 charts in multiple countries.
Arcanealso won numerousPrimetime Emmy Awards, including “Oustanding Animated Program"and “Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation,” and made strides at the 2022 Game Awards, where it won “Best Adaptation,” against other popular titles, such asCyberpunk: EdgerunnersandSonic the Hedgehog 2.
What Do We Know So Far About ‘Arcane’ Season 2?
It wasn’t long afterArcane’s release that Netflix and Riot Games announced a second season. While the plot for the next installment remains under wraps, teasers, and previews of what’s to come have been shared on social media. Back in early 2024, anightmarish preview was released, teasing a potential new character in season 2.
At the moment, it’s currently unknown who will be returning to the show’s second season, especially due to how it ended. But based on the poster, it’s very certain that Vi and Jinx would be part of the show’s next chapter. Caitlyn also survived and was seen with Vi during Season 1’s final moments, so it’s also possible that she could make a return as well.
ArcaneSeason 1 is available to stream on Netflix. Meanwhile, Season 2 is scheduled to hit the streaming giant sometime in November 2024. Stay tuned for more updates and check out the new poster above.
Set in Utopian Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun, the story follows the origins of two iconic League Of Legends champions and the power that will tear them apart.
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