1x06 When These Walls Come Tumbling Down

This one was definitely better than the previous one, I like the backstory of Victor's childhood, which makes him a more interesting character. It is not explained what he is dying of, perhaps this is obvious to the players but not to other viewers. I wonder if he would survive and turn into some kind of human hybrid with the magical hex squares. I really hoped that the sisters would manage to finally get rid of the Silko guy, he turns out to be rather too resilient. I wonder how the entire story would end and how long it is going to be. The confrontation between sisters was rather emotional, though it seems that Jinx still has some positive feelings still left in her so there is a slight chance of her going back to the bright side, though from what I've read about the game she stays evil. Before watching the episode, I supposed that she would immediately try to kill her sister on sight because she felt abandoned by her, but as that didn't happen, it was a nice surprise. Though it looks like she might have killed her after all, though not entirely on purpose (though the trailer suggests that Vi will survive).

It was quite interesting to see young Viktor. He's an interesting character :) I like him but somehow I'm always afraid that he's on the verge of becoming "evil" without really intending it.

I also liked Heimerdinger's quote: "Those who shine brightest often burn fastest."

It is nice that Jayce still remembers that "Viktor saved my life once" and basically considers him a brother.

It was cool that Timo was in that book :D I wonder if he'll be a character in this show as well.

I'm irritated that Caitlin traded her rifle for the medicine. It must be one of her dearest possessions, right? She must really care about Vi (or at least about the mission). And Caitlin even hugged that person she just met (and that apparently ratted them out later).

Jayce voting Heimerdinger out was heartbreaking. I get why but how could he do that? Their relationship wasn't always easy but didn't he get his seat thanks to Heimerdinger? And he basically was his mentor. Jayce should've searched for a better way... :o I have a bad feeling about this decision!

It was great that Vi apologized to Jinx <3 That was right and necessary. Now I'm fine with whatever happens next. Powder might be too far gone or too crazy but at least Vi tried and basically did everything right. Therefore, it won't be frustrating if Jinx doesn't come back to her. I'm sometimes so frustrated by movies where the apology doesn't even happen...

Anyway, it was unfortunately a short reunion. But nonetheless a sweet one :)

PS: And that poor animal! It looks so cute and had such a bad fate... :o I was quite confused about Viktor at the end (he shouldn't understand that).

Another solid episode of Arcane, fleshing out some characters and more of the story. For one, we learned a it more about Viktor, who was a loner kid obsessed with inventing, and was a young apprentice to this old man who created a new life, but Viktor abandoned that old man after seeing the inhumane lengths he'd go to for the sake of keeping his mutation alive. Also, looks like Viktor is dying soon, just as he and Jayce are on the brim of another magical tech innovation, with them learning that the magical orb they obtained reacts to organic matter, and could potientally be used to save Viktors life. But Prof Heimodegger, the 300yr old professor who founded Pultovir, has seen what happens if magic is used in the wrong hands, and is worried that the magical tech Viktor and Jayce are innovating will bring havoc upon Pultivor and as such, wants it destroyed. Naive and idealistic as always though, Jayce refuses to listen to Prof H, who himself isnt opposed to Jayce's magical tech advancementss, but believs it should be done slowly to ensure the safety of Pultivor. Jayce instead starts and succesfully gets a vote to retire Prof. H as leader of Pultivor, presumably so that Jayce can take over and continue his march towards magic tech innovation for the good of humanity. We also learned some more about Mia, how she was exiled from the Madera name because she didnt live up to the title, that may explain why Mia is so driven to bring innovation to Pultivor, maybe to prove her worth. And, back to the under city affairs, its clear that Marcus is conflicted with working alongside Silco, wanting to stop all of this, but sadly for Marcus, he has a kid that he loves, and Silco is taking full advantage of that. Man Silco is one terrifying villain, without outright saying it Silco basiaclly told Marcus that if he messes up or lies to him again (lying about killing Violet when in reality Marcus saved violet from being killed by putting her in prison), his kid will be killed. And when Silco showed up with his henchman to confront and kill Violet and Caitlyn, man was it terrifying. Also, looks like the fated reunion has occured, with Jinx first realizing through one of Silco's henchmen that Violet is actually alive, then Jinx lighting a flare to contact Violet in the under city (the same flare Vi gave Jinx pre timeskip to alert Violet when shes in trouble) and they hugged it out. Man the reunion between Violet and Jinx was heartwarming, seeing Jinx breakdown and start crying after seeing her sister again, and Violet comforting Jinx saying she understands that Jinx needed to change to survive was heartbreaking. Though things took a turn for the worst when Caitlyn, an enforcer showed up, and Caitlyn realized Jinx is Violet's sister, w/ Jinx almost having another mental breakdown and almost shooting her sister and Caitlyn with a machine gun. And now, not only is the magic orb gone to those animal masked guys, but also Violet has been captured, again being taken away from Jinx's life. Also man, watching Violet's horrified reaction after witnessing what kind of person Jinx had become after the timeskip was painful to watch. Also back to Silco, looks like Marcus succesfully put the blame on the animal masks, and now Marcus and his men, under Jayce's command, have to search everyone who crosses the bridge connecting the underground to Pultovir, hopefully though Caitlyn can come back alive to prove who the real culprit is. Also looks like Viktor is going to his mad scientist for help on how to keep himself from dying with the magical tech him and Jayce are working on, man its starting to look like Viktor might become a villain.