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Arcane•Season 2•Episode 8

Killing Is a Cycle

8.9/10 · 40,271 votesNov 23, 202441 min

Ranked #9 of 9 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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A brewing storm fuels a series of startling transformations. Elsewhere, the spark of rebellion still burns.

Directed byArnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury

Written byAmanda Overton, Alex Yee

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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 9.5

Blisters and Bedrock

E6 9.7

The Message Hidden Within the Pattern

E7 9.5

Pretend Like It's the First Time

E8 8.9Now viewing

Killing Is a Cycle

E9 9.3

The Dirt Under Your Nails

Cast2

Hailee Steinfeld

Vi (voice)

Ella Purnell

Jinx (voice)

Crew4

Amanda Overton

Writer

Alex Yee

Writer

Arnaud Delord

Director

Barth Maunoury

Director

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Episode Summary

"Killing Is a Cycle" is episode 8 of Arcane season 2. It scored 8.9/10 from 40,271 votes, ranking #9 of 9 episodes this season (season average 9.3). Directed by Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury and written by Amanda Overton, Alex Yee, it aired on November 23, 2024.

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