NetflixArcane (2021–2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
The delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun. Tensions between these city-states boil over with the creation of hextech a way for any person to control magical energy in Piltove...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
FemPower: Yes
Overview
The delicate balance between the rich city of Piltover and the seedy underbelly of Zaun. Tensions between these city-states boil over with the creation of hextech a way for any person to control magical energy in Piltove...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixPrime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
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
8.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
9.0
8.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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