9.5

Arcane•Season 2•Episode 5

Blisters and Bedrock

9.5/10 · 36,925 votesNov 16, 202443 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Vi awakens to surprising news. An unsettling reunion isn't what it seems. Caitlyn uncovers the origins of Shimmer.

Directed byArnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

Written byKristina Felske, Giovanna Sarquis

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Seasons2

All 1 2

Season 2 Episodes9

E1 9.0

Heavy Is the Crown

E2 9.0

Watch It All Burn

E3 9.4

Finally Got the Name Right

E4 9.2

Paint the Town Blue

E5 9.5Now viewing

Blisters and Bedrock

E6 9.7

The Message Hidden Within the Pattern

E7 9.5

Pretend Like It's the First Time

E8 8.9

Killing Is a Cycle

E9 9.3

The Dirt Under Your Nails

Cast2

Hailee Steinfeld

Vi (voice)

Ella Purnell

Jinx (voice)

Crew4

Arnaud Delord

Director

Barth Maunoury

Director

Kristina Felske

Writer

Giovanna Sarquis

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Blisters and Bedrock" is episode 5 of Arcane season 2. It scored 9.5/10 from 36,925 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 9.3). Directed by Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury and written by Kristina Felske, Giovanna Sarquis, it aired on November 16, 2024.

Next: E6 · The Message Hidden Within the Pattern Best of Season 2