I was very hesitant about Arcane. I don't watch a lot of anime or animation in general (mostly because I'm a camera nerd and what I enjoy the most in cinema are the techniques used to create the images we see), last animation stuff that got me really into it was Spiderverse. On top of that, I don't really like League, I know it has a complex lore and stuff, but the overall cartoon-ish appearance of the game always kept me away from learning mre about the characters. When they announced a Netflix animated show, I was like "uuuh really? that's gonna suck". When act 1 came out, I ignored it, had otehrs things to do bla bla bla. When my Twitter timeline freaked out about it for a whole week, I was like... okay let's give it a try. It won me over in the first 30 seconds of the first episode. That introduction sequence has EVERYTHING : storytelling, killing visuals (no pun intended) powerful music and it introduces you to the world without a line of dialogue besides Powder singing in the begenning. My favourite scene (at least one of them, there's so many) is probably Silco's speech to Vander's statue in ep. 9. That scene is like 50 seconds long but it is such a payoff to Silco's character, how he comes to realize what Vander's went through in episode 2 and 3. And the sound track was amazing too. There is so much good in Arcane that I could be there writing about all the stuff I like in this show for days, if not weeks

'in the pursuit of great, we failed to do good" what a powerful line whoever thought this up is a genius

viktor by far was the biggest surprise for me. For someone that plays the game, i was so impressed where they took the character.

I think something most people have never noticed is that Viktor actually upgraded to a crutch after the timeskip.

As a disabled person, with a very similar disability to Viktor's, the running scene struck me right where it hurts. It felt like those moments when you feel a little bit better, when the pain is less excruciating, when you feel you can almost do everything... And it leaves you wanting more, more to the point you'll do anything to get there. That scream, that catharsis, Holly shit yeah! I have been there, countless times, and i'll know I'll be there again countless more. And it was portrayed so beautifully painful... It was so real. I felt like, for those 40 seconds, I was there, in his shoes. And that's why this scene is my all time favourite of this show.

Arcane being about "triumph, moments before tragedy" is so true

Man, when you pointed out the boats in the background and related it to him chasing his toy boat as a child I got choked up. I never made the connection. What a great detail. Thank you for pointing it out.

7:40 the reason why it’s more believable than human acting is because with live action you have a person trying to be someone else. But with animation that is whole heartedly the character. It’s not somebody trying to act like Jinx, it’s 100% jinx. It’s kinda hard to explain but I hope you understand what I meant

As someone with who couldn't properly run until this year at 22 years old this scene hit me so hard. I was born with a series of bone deformities in my legs and movement has always been awkward and painful. This year I had 2 major surgeries to break and reset my bones into the right place. Its impossible to describe the emotion of experiencing a normal body for the first time as an adult. The feeling learning to walk and run in a way you never have been able to before. I feel like a lot of people will understand Viktor's journey from the perspective of recovering from an injury as that is more common. But when its something you are born with you have no reference of what it is like to walk without pain or for the mechanics of you body to offer no resistance. I yelled too when I ran for the first time months after surgery. It was joy, amazement, but mostly grief. Cause I finally knew what I had been missing out on my whole life. I think I lot of people miss that layer to Viktor's emotion if you haven't experienced it before.

He could have kept the crutch as a backup, but he wouldn’t accept failure. The shimmer was his crutch for the hexcore. Beautiful how it’s all connected.

"More believable than human acting" THAT! The animation studio has done a SICK job. It feels like every single character is on the level of Anthony Hopkins. Conjuring complicated emotions in our minds with microexpressions. That's art at its peak!

When I think back on the show, it's hard to believe Viktor had less screentime than so many of the characters given the impact he had. I think it's a testament to how well this show utilizes its time and just how great of a character Viktor really is. He was easily my favorite and I'm so glad to see him, and his incredible running scene, recieving so much well-deserved praise. I cannot wait to see what's in store for Viktor and hope he gets more spotlight next time. Great video btw, would love to see more!

Glad to see someone talking about this scene. A lot of Arcane's characters surprised me, but something about Viktor and this moment in particular really stuck with me. Like a lot of people, I thought they were setting up how he's being overshadowed by Jayce as Piltover's golden boy, but it goes so much deeper than expected. He doesn't care about the wealth or glory. He's a man trying to push the fast-forward button on scientific progress, not just because he's wrestling with his own mortality, but because his ailments are a reflection of the suffering that goes on in the undercity every single day that they aren't doing something to change it. And when they're so close to a breakthrough, he has the rug pulled out from under him, telling him that time is almost up. It changes perspective on everything, making Heimerdinger's well-intentioned words about waiting decades for safety and protocol seem cruel and out-of-touch, while Singe's extreme measures to preserve life no matter the cost start to make more and more sense. It's all capped off with Viktor's run in the rain. No words, not even a smile or look of disbelief. Just a crescendo of music and a cry of exertion as he's able to leave his crutch behind, and truly run for the first time in his life.

I know lotta people have said this but Arcane is by far one of the best shows I've watched. It's not like I've watched a lot of em but god damn, it hit really hard.

I read Viktor's downfall a bit different, I guess? Or maybe just saw more to it than a desperate grasp for survival. We have seen Viktor focused solely and entirely on helping people, specifically his own people who he knows are constantly suffering. Except, slowly, the one person he believed was just as dedicated to this as him, starts to drift away to other things, towards more suffering. Then Viktor realizes he's dying. If he's gone, then will there really be anyone striving to help the people of the undercity? If you have dedicated your entire life to making a positive change for the world, a change it seems no one else thinking of, and then realize you ARE going to die and soon, what do you do? Do you waste time testing something that could heal people on plants and maybe small animals? Or do you think to yourself 'I'm dying anyways,' and become your own lab rat? Not only is there a possibility of pushing his own mortal deadline back even if a little to have more time to work, but he could make major discoveries of what the Hexcore can do for people like him, who are sick, who are dying. His leg was just the first test. After all, it likely wasn't related to his illness. He needed to see what the Hexcore would do, what it would change, how it would work. And a bum leg seems like a good place to start. I do believe that survival was part of his motivation, but I believe it was his need to find a way to help people no matter the cost that was his main drive. It's just that he thought that cost would only be to himself. The moment someone else had to pay for his progress, he knew it was over. Nothing is worth sacrificing others.

I'm chronically ill and disabled so seeing him transform and run was a triumph but the fall after, the pain, the struggle, it's too close to me. I'll get a couple days of feeling ok and then, out of nowhere, crash, pain through the roof, unable to move or sleep. It's a constant reminder that you're sick, that you're different, an outcast from society (especially portrayed in RL with the CDC comment about chronically ill/disabled deaths being 'encouraging'.) Unlike Viktor, I have the disabled community to lean back on when I feel alone but the private struggle is an every second of the day thing. Also would like to note, the use of a mobility aid (cane and crutch) shows a realistic portrayal that few non-disabled people actually understand. Many disabled and chronically ill people use mobility aids however, that use is not a permanent, every second thing. Like I said before, you have good days and bad days, and it's based on actions and events for the day too. Going shopping and having a flair up? Wheelchair day. Doing ok and staying home? Maybe a cane or nothing needed that day. The media also doesn't help the situation with their "miraculously recovered" portrayals either. This leads to disinformation, discrimination, people policing, and even violence. Yes, I've seen disabled people post that random strangers questioning if they are REALLY disabled, do you REALLY need that wheelchair, don't they have SPECIAL buses for YOU people, I just saw you stand up so you MUST BE FAKING, you're TOO YOUNG TO BE SICK and even physical violence. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS! It creates fear among the disabled that they'll be attacked leading to some not using mobility aids and suffering in silence. Please be respectful, you don't deserve or need to know why I have a cane today, what my diagnosis is, did I try X or Y treatment, etc. Just let me live my life in peace. Thank you if you read my comment this far. Means a lot of me. Stay safe!

"In the pursuit of great, we failed to do good." summarize more than just Viktor's arc, it summarize the whole show. Every character is so dead focused on their own objectives that they fail to see what they are losing in exchange, and if it's even worth to lose so much just to achieve their goal.

The thing that chilled me in the scene where he dumps Sky's ashes... did she have a family? Surely somebody must have wondered what happened to her, but she must have been quiet and withdrawn enough that there wasn't any serious investigation into her disappearance. She just vanished from the world and not a soul knew why or cared except Viktor. And he doesn't face any repercussions except for his own conscience.

I am so so thankful they didn't go the jilted jealous partner route for his story :,)

Viktor was the character I looked forward to when watching Arcane. He didn't have the charisma, wasn't highly regarded, had to limp, had a terminal illness, went through tragedies and all odds were against him. Yet despite all this, he was humble, determined and was willing to lose it all after the tragic incident with Sky getting obliterated. He mourned for her life even though he was running out of time and this close to having a brand new transformation. I would say Viktor was 80% sad most of the time but kept himself occupied with determination and 20% elated when there was a milestone breakthrough. His run in those 40 seconds is the reason life is worth fighting for. Life can be shit, absolutely horrible and just downright cruel to the point it may not seem worth living and bearing any longer. That is until you experience the equalizer, whatever it may be in your life. It could be a lead up to a succession of events or it may just one moment in that payload of trials and tribulations.Viktor was broken, was good as dead and was never a leader, but he inspired me and respect enough to carve out some time to write this past midnight. Here's to you, Viktor and everyone going through their own struggles. Don't give up. Cheers.

"If your going to change the world, Dnt ask permission" One of viktors best quote

Me at first: “Seems like a cool dude, but he’s absolutely gonna pull some twist villain shtick and backstab Jayce.” Me later: “Oh… Callahan he ain’t I guess.

I like Vi and Jinx, heck I even like Silco. But Viktor is just my favorite coz I was waiting for him to turn evil, or reveal his hidden agenda, but dang he became the reasonable one lol. "In the pursuit of great, we failed to do good." Still gives me chills.

Thank you so much for this video. Viktor is instantly my favourite character, due to many reasons but the main one being, how we have a character whose life is constant with chronic pain/illness and has a disability. As someone who struggles with 3 chronic illnesses and a newfound disability, it is hard to find good representation & characters who experience the same or similar kind of pain/diagnostic. I adore Fortiche and how they developed Viktor throughout the show, we are first introduced to Viktor as a scientist, someone who is ambitious and passionate of wanting to do good. We see Viktor. A man with dreams and goals. His disability didn’t define him. Rather than letting this get in his way, letting it be who he is…it will always be a part of him; but never who he actually is. Viktor exists beyond being a physically disabled character and continues to show that as the series progresses. I love that. As an artist, it spoke to me on so many levels how he insists to keep working, to keep going and pursue his grind for knowledge. I connected heavily with him, as I too work and keep drawing, no matter the time, no matter if I am in pain or sick; I never seem to stop. Most of my teenage years have been lost to hospital visits, doctors, pain, depression and anxiety. Seeing Viktor in that hospital bed gave me literal ptsd flashbacks of when I have been hospitalized for many reasons. I remember only glimpses and pieces but that’s because my brain didn’t want me to remember…it was too painful. As I watched Viktor ask Jayce how much time he had left; I broke down and sobbed. I had to pause and just let it all out. I remember my cousin asked if I watched Arcane recently and she asked who my favourite character was. I instantly said Viktor, I watched as her face paused and crunched up in puzzlement. She asked, “Why though?” And I replied, “I could give you a whole lecture and PowerPoint as to why he is my favourite and why he should have much more recognition - because this man deserves the best.” Truly, I love his personality. He is sassy, witty, funny, lighthearted, strong minded, ambitious, passionate, can be a bit too focused on work and dismiss others help (which I do sometimes as well) but his flaws is what also makes me love him. He isn’t a one dimensional character, he has such deep and guttural lines/quotes and his character design is so satisfying and lovely to marvel at. I don’t think I’ll ever shut up about Viktor, I am so happy he is getting the recognition and love that he deserves. Thank you for talking about him and his scenes. The boat scene broke me and put the pieces back together again. I connected the scenes of younger Viktor and him during the scene it as I watched him - I bawled my eyes out because I’d give anything to feel what he felt in that moment. Then I realised, I did…I honestly did. I felt his agony, his desperation, his vulnerability, his anger and triumph. But triumph?? I haven’t yet relate to it but this…this gave me hope that I might one day. Which is why Fortiche and the Voice Actor for Viktor are truly passionate and remarkable at their craft. I apologise for such a long comment but I am glad I am able to write it here. Thank you once again for this amazing video; you nailed it. I also love the funny bits and editing you incorporated here to let us have a breather or feel lighter. I appreciate that a lot. I am hopeful to see you touch upon the scene you talked about in this video, I do believe it needs a separate video in itself. It’s perfect. Hope you’re all staying safe!! 💜☺️

By the end of this scene, I was full-on weeping. Easily my favorite in the whole show

As a fan of the game and the lore for years and without spoiling anything I can tell you that Viktors character arc is not done and I am fully expecting him to take a much more prominent role in season 2. Probably more than Jinx. So you have a lot to look forward to if you like this character :)

Completely agree with everything you said. There are so many small details that are hard to understand if we are not 100% involved into the show, taking in every subtle facial change or emotions and even actions. Like many never noticed or paid attention to what really happened in the scene where Sky died but it is all there for us to see. Viktor desperate to continue his augmentation now that he knows it works, realizes he consumed all the shimmer he had (that is the energy that helped him with the mutation) but continues to go on nonetheless consumed by power, Sky comes in while the hexcore is trying to consume Viktor's energy because that's the only one available and then Sky comes into contact with it and is completely disintegrated and the energy she provided will only be enough to augment one of his hands.

Arcane has enthralled me. The level of quality and heart in these 9 episodes has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt the power of animated storytelling. I am beyond grateful for Fortiche and Riot for crafting this masterpiece. Here's to a phenomenal season 2!

My favorite scene was from Victor, I had my lungs recked by a certain popular virus. I´ve been working out just to return back to my old condition. Some days ago I tought I was ready, began gaining momentum, until I could run as fast as I could remember, the air blasting across my face, my legs moving with strenght, my lungs pumping with force, then I got tired but didn´t want to stop. That scene was human, a raw personal work that connected with me: that is *art* .

I have 3 favorite scenes. First is Powder's VA in episode 3, her breakdown broke me. Second was Viktor's running scene and third was Silco's last words to Jinx. As much as I adored the action scenes the humanity of these 3 in particular just won the entire year for me.

"In the pursuit of great, we forgot to do good" Such a great quote. Quotes like these really continues to cement Arcane as my top show ever.

I do like quiet scenes in the show more than the fights too. The change of expressions, the subtle movements implying underlying motives and emotions, the symbolism, the music. All of it is impressive and beautiful. Quiet scenes make it stands out more, make us pay attention to things we wouldn't notice if not for the lack of action and words.

It's beautiful to see someone that understands how amazing this show is!

As someone who watched arcane I can also say that this is indeed perfect

"im never gonna look at cupcake the same again.." couldnt be more TRUE

I just realised Viktor and Jace standing there made that space look a lot like a skull. The subtle imagery in this series keeps blowing my mind. I hadn’t even connected his first run by those boats to that earlier scene of him chasing his toy boat. Crazy connection.

Viktor is my favorite champion. His lore is a fun read and learning to use his laser is my personal greatest accomplishment (right behind learning the shurima shuffle). I got goosebumps and started crying when he ran, the scene is so impactful and is probably my favorite in the series. I can't wait to see how his story develops next season

The way I see the scene with young Viktor is this. When u see him chasing the boat that he made its a way of telling his story. That his ambition as a scientist was always far greater than his body would allow.

3:10 "Viktor is an altruistic man with a noble goal. The betterment of all lives". I think you mean...THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION

I agreed with everything you talked about. btw, Forbes just named it series of the year. (not just animated.)

Ah Viktor. I don't want him to become a nihilistic cyborg, even though I know he'll probably become a nihilistic cyborg. Because I know with the way this show handles these characters, seeing him become a nihilistic cyborg is going to hurt so damn much.

And some will say "it's just a show"...never knowing what they missed

Viktor is one of my favorite characters, not just in Arcane, but in anything. I knew nothing about LoL going into Arcane and it stopped me from watching, but I'm glad I did. I've watched four times now and you just keep picking up more and more nuance, with Viktor especially. During the scene with him running, that little look like 'well, here goes nothing' and then the pure, raw scream of finally -- finally being able to run, I think we've all felt that before, all the frustration and anger coming out. Fortiche knocked it out of the park with Arcane, and I consider it to be a goddamn masterpiece. Can't wait for my soul to break Season 2!

Victor's quote is my favorite quote in the whole series.

Thank you for mentioning the Ekko / Jinx fight. It’s so short, much less action packed than many of their other beautifully choreographed sequences but it goes through so much in that short time.

I grew up sick like Viktor, and after I was finally diagnosed I gained the ability to actually do cardio. I started cycling, then running, then the damage from all of those years caught up to me and I had to have my hip replaced at 26. It took 3 years after that before I completed my first marathon, the Boston Marathon. 5 marathons later, I was supposed to run in Tokyo in 2020, obviously canceled for non-elite runners. Last October new damage was found in my spine which has robbed me of running again, but hopefully I can get back before Tokyo 2023. This scene meant so much to me because I was so focused on his emotions and the feeling. It's the same feelings I've had and it made me reconsider Viktor on a whole new level. I utterly loved it... I never noticed the ships in the background because of this, and now it makes me want to cry watching it. This show is an utter masterpiece of storytelling and character crafting. Thank you for the excellent video.

This guy was by far my favourite character in the show. This scene had me tearing up and cheering at the same time

Did everyone notice the little girl who smiles at Viktor in the flashback was Sky? Just a tiny moment that shows where she comes from and how long she's been following Viktor that gives extra weight to her sudden death

That scene had a knot in my throat the entire time

I just love how Viktor is as a character.

Alright already! I'll watch arcane! Lol no but seriously, you've piqued my interest. Wonderful video as always walrus man.

That running scene was beautiful. You know its coming but its done in such a way that really makes it so human. Arcane really did show how you can make such a beautiful peice of animation feel so raw and grounded in reality.

Its fascinating how he cant catch his boat toys, but in his triumph he surpassed more than one, bigger boats but forget what his catching. that was glorious and sad. For the, Glorious Evolution - Viktor

This scene actually made me tear up

I listen to you in the morning while I get ready for work, and thostone had me re-doing my eye makeup. I'm so glad Viktor gets the recognition he deserves, he's such a beautifully tormented character

Thank you for this video. Arcane is such an inspiration. I've been spending my days feeling like there's no one else to whom Arcane has impacted as much as me, but I can see I'm not alone. This video itself was very touching. Thank you!

I think we all collectively see Viktor as our son.

This was a very heartfelt video. By the way; Viktor is right behind Heimerdinger as my favourite character and it brings me great cheer to see you do the man justice. I'm sorry to hear that your sick and I wish you a quick recovery. Hopefully one that doesn't involve losing your assistant/secret admirer in a Hextech-Shimmer combo.

For me Arcane is one of those shows that no matter how many times you watch, you will always find something new you haven't noticed before and I freaking love it for this

I saw Arcane a couple months ago and although I loved it so much I never really noticed most of the stuff covered in the video. Thanks for making this, a truly amazing video. I am angry I didn't find this channel earlier. You most definitely earned a new fan.

The show deserves all the praise. It is truly a work of Art.

you summed it up quite well! viktor is my absolute favorite here, he is written so goddamned well. and you did it, the small quiet moments in this show hit so hard. all of the mannerisms the characters demonstrate have many things to say. they hit harder for me than the action scenes :)

This was literally my favorite scene! i'm glad someone is finally talking about it

"In the pursuit of great, we failed to do good" is SUCH a raw line and is soooo accurate to so many things and just. Ahhhh.

Viktors scream is such a primal, understandable feeling that we all, at some point in our lives, have felt. Weather we let it out into the world or not we have all felt the kind of energy, the kind of emotion behind that sound

The writers of Arcane truly understand the phrase “actions speak louder than words”

I enjoy watching videos like these- going into deeper depth details of scenes I really enjoyed. It's fascinating how people find the thousand words behind a picture.

This scene made me absolutely CRY. The way that it articulates what it's like to have chronic pain and what it would be like to push past it??? I was a mess

Every scene is perfect lol. Some are just better than perfect. I don't care if it takes them 6 years more to follow this up and at the same quality. I just feel bad for those who won't live to see it after watching season 1.

Thank you, watched arcane enjoyed arcane but listening to others discuss moments like the one u described is opening up my eyes and making me see how good it really was

Holy shit my guy, this video was great. And just like you, I get chills during the Running Scene. That is just such a powerful moment. Viktor is definitely one of the best characters.

I really love your videos - thanks for reminding just how perfect this series is

This video made me emotional... Thank you I miss this feeling

I cry every time I see that scene, I even cried watching this. You sound really deeply affected by his story and THAT is what Arcane does so well. Even in this fantastical world, everything is just so human, so similar to what we go through on smaller scales every day

Arcane is on a whole different level. Watching this video made me realize how much I enjoyed the show, I need to rewatch it.

I also feel in the "we have to make it right" scene in the spillway, that the mechanism behind them looks like a functional hip socket.

Your videos about arcane are breaking my heart even more than the show itself

This video is amazing, you described it perfectly

I am crying..... Awesome video!!!

excellent commentary. Arcane is a masterpiece.

Your eloquent narration of my feelings when watching this show made me feel validated. The raw emotion the writers bring forth from these portrayals is encompassing. Thank you for your thoughtful understanding of what is portrayed through this show and why IMO it is the best animated show. I can’t wait for more from Arcane and you! Bravo sir 👏🏼

chills every time during that scene

i don't have an ability or the words to describe the admiration and exitement that arcane gave me, i watched it all in a day i'll definetly watch it agail later, but your vid is a great reminder of the feeling one can experience while watching this show, thank you!

Never would have imagined how much I loved Arcane. It shouldn't be as good as it is...amazing show!

I actually still remember what made me love Viktor and it was way before any of this emotionally charged stuff happened. Back when he first showed up I thought he was just going to be a snob but when he came around and stopped Jayce from killing himself and opened up about being a cripple from the undercity I could already tell he must have worked so damn hard all his life to get where he is now and yet here he is risking everything to talk down a guy he never met because he believed in him, and was willing to offer the help he'd probably never got. That scene made me like him, heck it made me like both of them, but the scene that made me love him was when they were discovered trying to break into the lab and Viktor's response was 'Wait this isn't my door' I don't know why that got to me so much but it was just so effortlessly funny, he was immediately my favorite (tied with Vi at first but later Silco) After that single scene with such a silly not that funny joke I was looking forward to the next time we'd see him every time we left one of his scenes and boy did he do wonders with his limited time. Very meta, in a way. He was never going to be around for long but he stood out so much brighter than even the golden boy... Sad, he never got his love interest Sky or to actually see any good come from his hextech work in the undercity...

this scene brought me to tears because it reminded me what my father went through. When I was 6 years old, my father brutally lost control of his legs (his spine nerve burst) and all at once everything came falling down. The family, his job, our future, etc. He was bound to a wheelchair, going trough re-education and was told he could never walk again. He lost hope and fell into depression. But through practice and help from amazing doctors he slowly learned to walk again. I can tell you, the moment he came up to us, walking step by step, he was crying in our arms. I never saw him cry like this before. It just meant so much to him, because being able to walk again means you get so much freedom back. He felt like himself again, he had his life back and could see his future clearly.

I am glad someone talked about this scene, since I believe it's one of the most beautiful yet underrated scenes. When I asked my friends what scene or character they liked the most, it was always a scene including Jinx, RARELY Vi or Caitlyn or Mesmeralda (idk what's she called). When I told them my favorite scenes were with Viktor and Jayce and then mentioned Viktor's running scene, they took a long thought before recalling that scene after mentioning the smex scene between Mel and Jayce lmao. What I wanted to say is: Thank you for making a video about this scene, thank you for describing the details and thank you for appreciating Viktor.

Exactly, I was expecting the writers to go with the 'jealous partner' or 'evil partner' route and I had already written off both characters in my head at their first scene of interaction. I am glad they didn't though, I love their relationship dynamics.

I was on the verge of crying over Viktor for a number of episodes - I don’t think I’ve ever had an emotional connection to a character like I have to him - and when this scene appeared I finally did cry… and yet not in sadness like I expected to (though that did eventually happen!) This is easily my favourite scene in the whole show, so thank you so much for this 🙏

That scene still made me shiver.

Omg!! I just saw that when Victor runs as an adult he catches up to the boats in the background which is a mirror to his younger self running and falling over trying to catch his toy boat. I feel like an idiot for not noticing this sooner. 😅

What a great video! As someone who studied visual storytelling, it's an absolute pleasure to listen to your appreciation of Arcane. When you work in the field it's easy to nit-pick every single aspect of a production, but Fortiche just perfected everything. Can't wait to see more of your thoughts on Arcane! *instant subscribe* :)

Thanks for the video, dude. Yes, kudos to everyone engaged in the project for their meticulous attention to detail in creating each character. Despite his limited screen time, his trajectory is a splendour to see, imo. As far as I'm concerned, it's an inspiring narrative about a man who gives his best even when he's on the verge of death. When you said that we, the audience are viewed by the character's spectacular triumph and fall, it enlightened me; I believe that's a total depiction of how life truly is-win some, lose some.

Arcane is well thought out and well-written. It is indeed a masterpiece that had been executed to perfection.

great video, summed up what was the best arch in an amazing show. Well done

Victor beame my favorite character in arcane and I just loved him

I love your arcane videos so much dude XD Thanks for making the content

I was SOBBING when he ran...cause my god they really poured their hearts into this character and I was invested deep. Plus it gave me Devilman flashbacks

You know going into arcane seeing viktor in ep2 already made me root for him especially when he stopped jayce from suicide. Always thought his a side character at best. Along the way his wittiness and humour added color and liveliness to him. Always thought he’d be light character distracting us from the the emotional torture after act1. So didn’t really much bother with main plot as long as mah guy was fine, noting how genuine, will spirited and against violence he is, was inspiring. And then-you have that scene with him stripping and lookin ill and how desperate he was; that really made me go o sht this aint right especially how they crafted the emotion on his face as he knifed his hand along carving those runes unto his body. That churned my stomach and felt really bad for him, gladly it turned out well and we had the epic scene with an epic score as he was running for first time. Truly jumped along with him for his triumph. And just about we are happily walkin on daisies and rainbows, the authors right out sucker punched us when the assistant died. Damn really felt depressed after watching arcane mainly for this. Just I really can’t even express after that scene, I thought rooting for a side character was safe and could hinder me from turmoil and anguish they’d about to do later on. But maaan..even the side characters couldn’t catch a break.

"It's almost more believable than human acting." Yeah. Was thinking same. I feel like human actors would really struggle to pack in all the nuances that the animators give the characters of Arcane basically every single second they're on screen.