Season 1

No. of episodes

9

Release run

November 6 – November 20, 2021

Premiere

"Welcome to the Playground"

Finale

"The Monster You Created"

1	2

N/A

Season 2

Season 1 of Arcane premiered on November 6, 2021, on Netflix. It consists of 9 episodes and was released in 3 "Acts", with 3 episodes each, released every week until November 20, 2021, after which the official renewal was announced.

Plot[]

Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.^[1]

Cast and characters[]

Main:

Hailee Steinfeld as Violet "Vi"
Ella Purnell as Powder / Jinx
- Mia Sinclair Jenness as young Powder
Kevin Alejandro as Jayce Talis
Katie Leung as Caitlyn Kiramman
- Molly Harris as young Caitlyn Kiramman
Jason Spisak as Silco
Harry Lloyd as Viktor
Toks Olagundoye as Mel Medarda
JB Blanc as Vander
Reed Shannon as Ekko
- Miles Brown as young Ekko
Mick Wingert as Cecil B. Heimerdinger

Others:

Amirah Vann as Sevika
Remy Hii as Marcus and Tobias Kiramman
Abigail Marlowe as Cassandra Kiramman and Eve
Yuri Lowenthal as Mylo
Roger Craig Smith as Claggor
Josh Keaton as Deckard and Salo
Fred Tatasciore as Benzo
Bill Lobley as Huck
Shohreh Aghdashloo as Grayson
Brett Tucker as Singed
Mara Junot as Shoola and Jules
Dave B. Mitchell as Vern, Hoskel, and Harold
Miyavi as Finn
Erica Lindbeck as Elora
Ellen Thomas as Ambessa Medarda
Mira Furlan as Babette
Kimberly Brooks as Sky Young
Imagine Dragons as themselves
JID as himself
Ray Chen as himself

Episodes[]

Title	Written by	Original Airdate	Episode
"Welcome to the Playground"	Christian Linke and Alex Yee	Nov. 6, 2021	01	1x01
Orphaned sisters Vi and Powder bring trouble to Zaun's underground streets in the wake of a heist in posh Piltover.
"Some Mysteries Are Better Left Unsolved"	Nick Luddington	Nov. 6, 2021	02	1x02
Idealistic inventor Jayce attempts to harness magic through science — despite his mentor's warnings. Criminal kingpin Silco tests a powerful substance.
"The Base Violence Necessary for Change"	Ash Brannon	Nov. 6, 2021	03	1x03
An epic showdown between old rivals results in a fateful moment for Zaun. Jayce and Viktor risk it all for their research
"Happy Progress Day!"	David Dunne	Nov. 13, 2021	04	1x04
With Piltover prospering from their tech, Jayce and Viktor weigh their next move. A familiar face re-emerges from Zaun to wreak havoc.
"Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy"	Amanda Overton	Nov. 13, 2021	05	1x05
Rogue enforcer Caitlyn tours the undercity to track down Silco. Jayce puts a target on his back trying to root out Piltover corruption.
"When These Walls Come Tumbling Down"	Alex Yee	Nov. 13, 2021	06	1x06
An eager protégé undermines his mentor on the council as a magical tech rapidly evolves. With authorities in pursuit, Jinx must face her past.
"The Boy Savior"	Nick Luddington	Nov. 20, 2021	07	1x07
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.
"Oil and Water"	Ben St. John and Mollie St. John	Nov. 20, 2021	08	1x08
Disowned heir Mel and her visiting mother trade combat tactics. Caitlyn and Vi forge an unlikely alliance. Jinx undergoes a startling change.
"The Monster You Created"	Christian Linke and Alex Yee	Nov. 20, 2021	09	1x09
Perilously close to war, the leaders of Piltover and Zaun reach an ultimatum. But a fateful standoff changes both cities forever.