League of Legends show ‘Arcane’ confirmed for a second season despite Netflix cuts
Riot Games has confirmed that the hit show ‘Arcane’ will be returning for a second season, despite Netflix’s recent animation department cuts. The developers of League of Legends have stated that ‘Arcane’ is independently produced by Riot and French studio Fortiche, with no involvement from Netflix.
Netflix struggles lead to fears of cancellation
Netflix’s decision to reduce its animation department came after the company experienced a significant drop in subscriptions and share prices. This led to concerns that ‘Arcane’, which was one of the breakout series of 2021, would be cancelled.
Hope for a second season
Fortunately, fans of ‘Arcane’ can look forward to a second season. Production is currently underway, and while no official release date has been announced, it is expected that new episodes will premiere in 2023. There is no confirmation yet whether Riot will seek a new distribution deal.
A bright future for ‘Arcane’
Riot’s investment in Fortiche, the studio behind ‘Arcane’, demonstrates their commitment to the show’s long-term success. This partnership will result in future seasons of ‘Arcane’, as well as potential spinoff shows and animated movies. Fortiche has already proven their talent with the popular ‘RISE’ video for Worlds 2018.
‘Arcane’ captures audience’s attention
‘Arcane’ quickly became a cultural phenomenon, captivating both dedicated League of Legends players and newcomers. The show’s success is evident through its consistent ranking on Netflix’s top shows list and its nine Annie Awards. On Rotten Tomatoes, ‘Arcane’ boasts a 96 percent approval rating, and on Metacritic, it has an average score of 9.3. The final episode, “The Monster You Created,” has an impressive 9.6 rating on IMDB.
Continuing the story of Jinx and Vi
The second season of ‘Arcane’ is expected to delve further into the story of Jinx and Vi, two sisters torn apart by the growing conflict between the cities of Piltover and Zaun.
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