NetflixArcane (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.8
Overview
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Netflix
Apple TV
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Arcane's dominant themes align with left-leaning values by centering on the systemic oppression and exploitation of the undercity (Zaun) by the opulent city (Piltover), highlighting class inequality and the struggle for autonomy and justice for a marginalized group.
Arcane presents a visibly diverse cast of characters, with women and people of color in central and powerful roles, contributing to a rich and varied world. The narrative delves into themes of class struggle and societal inequality, critiquing power structures and individual choices rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
Arcane features a prominent and positively depicted romantic relationship between Vi and Caitlyn. Their bond is portrayed with depth, respect, and serves as a significant emotional anchor for both characters, facing no internal prejudice within the narrative. The show normalizes queer love, presenting it as a natural and affirming part of its rich world.
The show features Vi, a highly capable brawler, who consistently engages in and wins direct physical fights against multiple male opponents using hand-to-hand combat and martial arts-like techniques across various scenes.
Arcane adapts characters from the League of Legends universe. All major characters originating from the game maintain their established gender in the show. New characters created for Arcane do not count as gender swaps.
Arcane adapts characters from the 'League of Legends' video game. The show maintains the established visual and racial depictions of its existing characters, and new characters introduced in the series do not constitute race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
9.0
8.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
8.6
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