With audiences set to say farewell to Piltover inArcaneseason 2, series co-creator Christian Linke explains why the animated series is ending now. The Netflix animated series is based on theLeague of Legendsvideo game franchise, telling the tragic tale of two sisters separated, only to find themselves on opposite sides of a war between two cities.Arcane’s cast features Ella Purnellas the chaotic master of firearms and explosives Jinx, while Hailee Steinfeld provides the voice of her elder sister and brawler Vi.
With the first volume ofArcaneseason 2 set to premiere on November 9, Linke sat down withScreen Rantto explain why the series is coming to a close with the upcoming batch of episodes. The co-creator explained thatconcluding the story with season 2 wasn’t a difficult decision, as they had a set direction in mind from the beginning, rather than leaving things open-ended for multiple seasons:
Well, honestly, it was pretty natural. We always thought of it as a particular story. It wasn’t just like, “Hey, let’s set up a bunch of characters, and they kind of go where they go.” It was always just like, “No, there’s a story we want to tell.”
Affirming that they had explored every detail that they hoped to cover, Linke stated thathe felt like it had always been vital to know when to end a tale, particularly in the realm of TV, and as such is proud to be ending the show on their own terms. See the rest of what Linke shared below:
So I think it was just that, you know, this is the story that we wanted to tell. I think we also just believe in knowing when to end is very important, especially with TV shows. I think, to us, it just made sense creatively.
What Linke’s Response Reveals About The Future Of Arcane’s World
The Universe May Grow Without Piltover & Zaun’s Champions
While Linke’s statement doesn’t offer any specific spoilers for what lies in store for Jinx, Vi, and the rest of the cast, it does hint towards the future ofpost-Arcane League of Legendsanimated series. While season 2 of the acclaimed animated Netflix showwill conclude the storylines of Piltover and Zaun,it has already been confirmed that more animated seriesset within the world.
Arcane Season 2 Story Breakdown So Far: How Will The Final Season End?
Trailers and clips for Arcane season 2 quietly set up some pretty big clues about how the animated series will end and build to League of Legends.
However, Linke’s comments do suggest thatthe arcs involving Jinx and Vi will come to a definitive conclusionrather than leave any dangling story threads. As such, it would be safe to assume most of the cast won’t return in future series, particularly withLinke having toldScreen Rantdirectly thatArcanewould be “just the first” of their TV adaptations of the hit MMORPG franchise:
Absolutely. Arcane is just the first one. We’re working on a bunch of new projects, a bunch of new stories from across the different regions and characters of our IP, and some of them are actually continuations of character stories from Arcane. So, definitely, there are some character stories that we want to continue. So, really, Arcane is the true first. This is the first rite that we had to survive and figure out, “Can we do this?” And now, we can kind of dream bigger, which is really awesome.
Our Thoughts OnArcane’s Upcoming Conclusion
Season 2 Will Complete The Cast’s Transition Into Legends
FromArcane’s beginning, it has always had a definitive endpoint where it will take its character. While the series has offered a lengthy and surprising origin to its cast’s tales, many of their destinations have already been set in stone through their video-game appearances. As such, characters including Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn, and Viktor will become the characters that audiences select as their legends.
8 Things That Need To Happen In Arcane Season 2 Before The Show Ends
After the bombshell announcement that season 2 will be the final outing for Arcane, a number of things must happen before the show concludes.
Nevertheless,Arcanehas still managed to keep both newcomers and existing players invested in the unfolding story, not compromising on either lore or worldbuilding to create a captivating tale. As such, while one story may be ending, viewers will be eager to see what other corners of theLeague of Legendsuniverse will receive a similar treatment.
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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.
