StrangerThanDiction

I have loved Arcane since 2021 and I will continue to love Arcane as one of my favorite pieces of media that I have had the pleasure of watching. I used to play League of Legends years ago but stopped because I wanted to be happy. Unlike the game this show is based on, Arcane makes me very happy.

I personally think that S1 was a masterpiece and, although S2 had some pacing issues, I would still give S2 a 10/10 simply because of the details of the animation and all of the character development and plot points they had to get through. There was a lot to be done and I think they did the best they could with the time they were given.

S1 Ep3 and S2 Ep7 are really some of the most compelling episodes I have seen and stand out even among an already extraordinary show. I only have good things to say about Arcane and I look forward to more great stories in the League Cinematic Universe.

Agatha All Along's main saving grace is the performances of Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke who have good chemistry and bring humor and vibrancy to the show in their unique ways. The show itself is a bit kitschy and the pacing is questionable at times, but Disney+ shows tend to give me that vibe. Particularly, I think episodes end rather abruptly and I have to take a moment to think back on what happened in the 30-35 minutes I watched. Usually I come to the conclusion that not enough did happen and I feel unsatisfied.

It's campy, sometimes funny, and pretty spooky on occasion. I do get scared easily so that should be taken with a grain of salt, but some of the creatures look creepy. Generally good costume design, some poor special effects at times, but it's a made-for-streaming Halloween extravaganza. The show is fun which I think is all it really needs to be.

I came in expecting the original N&A format where two individuals meet in the woods and survive in difficult situations against nature, just with an element of potential romanticism under the surface. This is not that.

I don't normally watch reality tv, let alone the romance kind, but I thought N&A would be different. I finished the show, but it's not different or very good.

There was only one couple that I could call remotely wholesome and maybe 3 people that were generally likeable. There didn't appear to be much outside interference in creating drama in the show, but the contestants(?) could create enough on their own so I guess you can take that as you will.