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The Worst Episodes of Arcane

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Worst episode
S1E1 Welcome to the Playground
8.541,283 votes
Best episode
S1E3 The Base Violence Necessary for Change
9.749,797 votes
Top season
Season 2
9.3avg
Binge time
12h 38m
18 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Arcane Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Playground
    8.5/10(41283 votes)

    S1:E1

    Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke

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  2. Arcane Season 1 Episode 2 - Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved
    8.5/10(39267 votes)

    S1:E2

    Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science—despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writer:Nick Luddington

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  3. Arcane Season 1 Episode 4 - Happy Progress Day!
    8.7/10(34999 votes)

    S1:E4

    With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move. A familiar face re-emerges from Zaun to wreak havoc.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writer:David Dunne

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  4. Arcane Season 2 Episode 8 - Killing Is a Cycle
    8.9/10(40474 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury
    Writers:Amanda Overton, Alex Yee

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  5. Arcane Season 1 Episode 5 - Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy
    8.9/10(34952 votes)

    S1:E5

    Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco. Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writer:Amanda Overton

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  6. Arcane Season 2 Episode 1 - Heavy Is the Crown
    9.0/10(37658 votes)

    S2:E1

    Vi and Caitlyn wrestle with how best to respond in the wake of a terrible tragedy that claims lives — and escalates tensions between the twin cities.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue, Barth Maunoury, Etienne Mattera
    Writer:Amanda Overton

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  7. Arcane Season 2 Episode 2 - Watch It All Burn
    9.0/10(35443 votes)

    S2:E2

    With Piltover ready for war, the Undercity weighs its options. Jinx lies low and plots her next move. A pivotal conversation takes place.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren
    Writer:Nick Luddington

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  8. Arcane Season 1 Episode 8 - Oil and Water
    9.2/10(34759 votes)

    S1:E8

    Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writers:Mollie Bickley St. John, Ben St. John

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  9. Arcane Season 2 Episode 4 - Paint the Town Blue
    9.2/10(35122 votes)

    S2:E4

    As rumors of Jinx's return swirl, Ambessa pursues her target with renewed enthusiasm. Jinx and Sevika go undercover and into the belly of the beast.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren
    Writer:Graham McNeill

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  10. Arcane Season 1 Episode 6 - When These Walls Come Tumbling Down
    9.3/10(36589 votes)

    S1:E6

    An eager protégé undermines his mentor on the council as a magical tech rapidly evolves. With authorities in pursuit, Jinx must face her past.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writer:Alex Yee

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  11. Arcane Season 1 Episode 7 - The Boy Savior
    9.3/10(36698 votes)

    S1:E7

    Caitlyn and Vi meet an ally in Zaun’s streets and head into a frenzied battle with a common foe. Viktor makes a dire decision.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writer:Nick Luddington

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  12. Arcane Season 2 Episode 9 - The Dirt Under Your Nails
    9.3/10(42194 votes)

    S2:E9

    Magic. Science. Power. Revenge. Destinies clash in an epic final chapter, igniting an all-out war.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury
    Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke

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  13. Arcane Season 2 Episode 5 - Blisters and Bedrock
    9.4/10(37122 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury
    Writers:Kristina Felske, Giovanna Sarquis

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  14. Arcane Season 2 Episode 3 - Finally Got the Name Right
    9.4/10(38222 votes)

    S2:E3

    Caitlyn doubles down on her hunt for Jinx. Ambessa accepts a fateful meeting. Changes in Zaun lead to a shocking discovery.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury, Christelle Abgrall
    Writer:Henry G.M. Jones

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  15. Arcane Season 2 Episode 7 - Pretend Like It's the First Time
    9.5/10(45439 votes)

    S2:E7

    A moment of darkness, a moment of light — and a vision of What Could Have Been.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury
    Writer:Amanda Overton

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  16. Arcane Season 2 Episode 6 - The Message Hidden Within the Pattern
    9.7/10(46736 votes)

    S2:E6

    Healing comes from a familiar face — in an unfamiliar place. A stunning betrayal threatens to change countless lives.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Barth Maunoury
    Writer:Alex Yee

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  17. Arcane Season 1 Episode 9 - The Monster You Created
    9.7/10(46747 votes)

    S1:E9

    Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum. But a fateful standoff changes both cities forever.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writers:Alex Yee, Christian Linke

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  18. Arcane Season 1 Episode 3 - The Base Violence Necessary for Change
    9.7/10(49797 votes)

    S1:E3

    An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research.

    Directors:Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue
    Writer:Ash Brannon

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the Playground" is the worst rated episode of Arcane. It scored 8.5/10 from 41,283 votes. Directed by Arnaud Delord, Pascal Charrue and written by Alex Yee, Christian Linke, it aired on November 6, 2021.

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