AfterArcane’sfirst season blew viewers away with its tremendous quality, season 2 managed to replicate its success and cement its legacy, making me even more excited about another upcoming Netflix show. It may have taken three years for theLeague of Legendsadaptation to return to screens, butArcaneseason 2’s endingdidn’t disappoint, as its emotional, high-stakes finale gave it a perfect send-off. The show has a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and every episode in season 2 received a rating of over 9 on IMDb, making it one of the streaming platform’s best-ever projects.
As a result,Arcanehas set up furtherLeague of Legendsspinoffswith co-creator Christian Linke confirming more adaptations are on the way, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. However,it’s not just stories set in Runeterra thatArcanehas me excited about, as another video game adaptation is set for a second Netflix series, which I’m over the moon about. The first outing was fantastic, and withArcaneseason 2 proving that Netflix can still nail its animated video game shows, I’m confident that the platform can create another masterpiece with one of its most versatile IPs.
Cyberpunk’s Next Animated Show Looks Even Better After Arcane’s Quality
Arcane Season 2 Was A Reminder Of Netflix’s Oustanding Animated Projects
Cyberpunk: Edgerunnerswas a massive hit when it was released in 2022, andArcane’s continued success proves thatCyberpunk’s next show could be equally as good, if not better. Having won plenty of awards for its gorgeous storytelling and memorable love story,Cyberpunk: Edgerunnersinstantly cemented itself as one of Netflix’s top animated projects, making fans desperate for some sort of follow-up. However, the definitive ending made a second season ofEdgerunnersalmost impossible, but Netflix and CD Projekt Red have confirmed a new animated series is in the works, which I hope can follow inArcane’s footsteps.
Arcaneseason 1 set seemingly insurmountable standards, yet season 2 managed to meet them and deliver a stunning conclusion to one of the best video game adaptations of all time. Alongside fleshing out the world and characters of its source material,Arcaneevolved beyond being aLeague of Legendsprequeland delivered character fates that audiences weren’t expecting, making its story unique while remaining faithful to its source material.
The nextCyberpunkshow seems unlikely to take many characters from the game and may feature a few cameos instead likeEdgerunnersdid with Rogue and Adam Smasher. However, I’m hoping the new series can match the standards ofEdgerunnersin the same way thatArcaneseason 2 matched its first season. Thankfully,theLeague of Legendsadaptation’s huge budget, stunning visuals, and carefully crafted storytelling are all tremendous signs forCyberpunk’s return to Netflix, and I can’t wait to see what comes next when we revisit Night City.
Arcane & Cyberpunk Have Set The Standard For Netflix’s Video Game Adaptations
Both Shows Are Among The Best Video Game Adaptations Ever Made
WithArcaneandCyberpunk: Edgerunnersboth being critically acclaimed shows, they have undoubtedly set the standard for video game adaptations on Netflix. Great video game shows have become increasingly common over the years, but while other platforms have had big hits, very few match the quality ofArcaneorEdgerunners. Both projects have memorable animation styles that fit their worlds perfectly while telling unique, detailed stories that help build their respective franchises.Arcaneused established legends to build on their backstories, whereasEdgerunnersintroduced new characters to expand Night City’s lore, but both have succeeded massively.
Having love triumph at the center of such dark stories has made both shows so compelling, and the iconic soundtracks and tragic endings only built on each franchise’s legacy.
Arcane’s seventh episode has become one of its most talked about because of its complicated love story, somethingCyberpunkalso excelled at. Having love triumph at the center of such dark stories has made both shows so compelling, and the iconic soundtracks and tragic endings only built on each franchise’s legacy. Netflix has had other great video game adaptations, such asCastlevania,The Cuphead Show!, andCaptain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, but none have reached the heights ofArcaneandEdgerunners, and I believe both have a claim at being the greatest video game adaptation ever made.
Arcane Remains One Of Netflix’s Best Ever Original Shows
The Stunning Animation & Memorable Characters Cements Its Status As An All-Time Great Series
Despite being on similar levels,Arcane’s immaculate reviews put it just beyond Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, competing against the very best Netflix originals. Over the years, the streaming platform has produced some truly wonderful shows, butArcaneis definitely in the conversation for being its greatest. Having never playedLeague of Legends, I had no real interest in watching the series when it first came out, but the overwhelmingly positive reception drew me in alongside many others, allowing the project to gather a mainstream audience and become one of the most talked about shows of 2021.
All the Questions Arcane Leaves Open That League Of Legends Answers
Arcane’s season 2 finale teases a lot of future elements and bittersweet endings. League of Legends lore could tease the shape of Arcane’s future.
It repeated that history with season 2 in 2024, resulting inArcanehaving a massive community, many of who have never touched the source material. The series has become so popular that spinoffs are inevitable, and even those who aren’t interested inLeague of Legendsare eager to see what’s next from Fortiche and Riot regarding Runeterra. Crowning the best-ever Netflix original will always be subjective given how many great shows are out there, butArcanehas the reviews and following to back it up, and I’m convinced it will go down as an all-time great for Netflix.
Arcane
Arcane is an animated series set in the League of Legends universe, debuting in 2021. It explores the conflict between the affluent city of Piltover and the oppressed undercity of Zaun. Central to the story are two sisters whose allegiance to opposing sides of a technological and ideological war strains their bond.
