A Netflix series described by its fans as ‘under-appreciated’ has achieved a remarkable feat, being the only show ever to have a complete season where every episode scores over 9 out of 10.
This series, having an impressive second season, boasts all nine episodes receiving ratings above 9/10 on IMDb. This is notable considering its initial season in 2021 had a rocky reception.
“Arcane is the only show in IMDB history to have an entire season where every episode is rated 9+,” one user shared in the Facebook group ‘Netflix Bangers’.
Arcane: League of Legends portrays the backstory of two famous champions from League of Legends, who must set aside their familial bonds as they face each other on opposing sides.
Drawing from the popular video game League of Legends, Arcane already had an audience anticipation before its initial season aired in 2021.
Despite initially receiving subpar reviews, the arrival of season two on Netflix earlier this month has been met with a completely different reception.
The first two episodes of this season hold an impressive 9.1 score on IMDb, with subsequent episodes receiving even higher ratings.
The sixth episode stands out with a remarkable 9.8 rating, while episodes three and five are close contenders at 9.6.
Overall, Arcane is receiving high praise, with many taking to social media to encourage others to watch it.
“Animation is especially good. I found myself pressing the ’10 second rewind’ constantly to rewatch small body language details. Not just behavioural, but also object interactions,” a user commented on Reddit.
Another user expressed: “I watched it with 0 expectations, I played league years ago but didn’t care about anything related to it for a long time, yet it still blew my mind. I was expecting something dumb and light-hearted but was very surprised how dark they were willing to go, this show deals with some heavy themes. Everything is top quality, the visuals are incredibly beautiful, the music is great, the characters and the story are very well written, the pacing is damn near perfect.”
Meanwhile, another viewer noted: “It finally happened: Game to Movie that didn’t suck.”
The second season of Arcane is currently available for streaming on Netflix.