it breaks the tradition, you are expecting one thing, and they choose a different route. they knew she would come for them, even when she didnt know it. they had faith in her when she didnt have faith in herself
Jinx saves her fans when she is the one that always needed someone to save her. I believe thats why they reacted that way. They felt her loneliness. Junx was not there being a maniac consumed by rage. She was regressing to powder triying to help.
So in a way she was jinx the icon of frustration and hatred toward the ones repressing her. Thats why so many people in zaun idolatrize her as an icon they felt that way. In that scene they knew. They dont have an icon anymore cause she was better. I really love how junx is the one breaking the cycle in the end in many ways shows how much she learns from herself even at her lowest. Nobody saved her. She saved herself. Amazing character.
To me, the scene shows not only Jinx realizing how big a symbol she's become for her fellow Zuanites, but them understanding her pain and showing her the respect and care she hasn't felt in a long time.
2:40 see my take on why jinx wasn't hearing voices anymore was because, as it turns out, those with schizoaffective disorders tend to hallucinate less when their lives are calm and stable. for at least a little while it seems like jinx and isha made a calm little life for themselves where they could be be happy, one much more stable and probably full of less yelling then either of them had beforehand. the lack of stressors and the need to take care of isha kept jinx's symptoms down this is more of a more "logical" take and less a narrative one that you gave, lol
Yeah, they seem to take note of the actual conditions in the show. For example, the closest type of mute to Isha is those with trauma to left of the head or slightly deaf, it's left up to speculation which it is but she worked in a loud mine(Hence the helmet) so deaf is likely and she constantly drops the helmet and hits her head so that's also likely. They took note of the reason she's mute
What also really works is the simple contrast of how not Jinx this exchange is. She's being loud and dramatic. Expecting a similarly big response. But their subdued response shows her that she doesn't need the performance. She doesn't have to be at 150% energy all the time. They'll accept her for the person. Not just a symbol
I think it is because they all understood her pain as fellow Zaunites, she at first puts on the mask she does in public but it immediately shatters when she sees them all looking at her with sympathy. They all have to mask to survive, they all have lost people, they all have suffered to the point of screaming at a wall WISHING they could create change. Jinx always felt alone and like people couldn't understand her pain, and then she sees literal reflections of herself in all those people. In the end it ISN'T about Jinx specifically, it is about how she symbolizes the pain every Zaunite has gone through at some point in their life and how they want to stand up for themselves. They understand her, and her pain, the scene is sympathy.
That’s a great answer. Though I’d say it’s more empathetic. Sympathy is when you feel compassion for someone who’s suffered and want to understand them whereas empathy is when you truly understand their suffering because you’ve been through the same or a similar experience, which I feel fits your analysis better as the Jinxers have all been through similar loss and pain as she has.
@@robbieking4070 I agree, it would be empathy with maybe hints of sympathy, though empathy is more the skill of putting yourself in their shoes regardless if you have experienced it or not
I honestly interpreted that scene slightly differently. My interpretation was that they were confirming she was really because up until that point, Jinx had started a revolution then vanished like ghosting someone that you were really connecting. They wanted her to lead them to be someone they could stand behind but she remained an idea, a legend. That was until she came to save them, like angel pulling you from the rubble they were shown the light they had seen with paint attack on Pilltover
I love that Jinx gets this moment of affirmation. It’s being quietly acknowledged as just, a decent person worthy of respect and love that lets her embrace the identity of a hero.
I thought the scene when they were rescued was meaningful. These people are Zaun. No one cares about each other other than themselves, but to have someone come to their rescue isn't the norm, with surprise and confusion, they were respectfully thankful to someone who actaully does care for them even if it was unintentional.
I thought the response was perfect. Jinx didn't mean to start a revolution she didn't mean to get a fan base or have people dying their hair blue and wearing her outfit. The Zaunites dressing like Jinx isn't because they like her or want to be like her, nobody in Zaun cannot physically be on Jinx's level of psycho. it's because she's become a symbol for rebellion against Piltover after she took that shot for Silco. Whether Jinx likes it or not, with Silco gone, she gave everyone something to hope for down there, she has a free spirit and a "you can't tell me what to do" attitude and yeah she doesn't see that because she is a big fuck up but this one time? This one time she goes to save a little girl for being locked up and save a couple of people on the side? The one time she does something without being told to do it for someone else? The one time she tried doing something noble a not a single person died? It's not that their shocked It's really Jinx, their shocked that she actually showed up and willingly stood up for the cause of all Zaun. Freedom. In turn, they embrace her something Jinx has never ever felt, you can see it on her face. It's validating for her, makes her feel like maybe she was meant to be a big fat hero, maybe she can. I hope she can in her own crazy way, even after what we know after act 2, at the very least I hope she gives Ambessa a good ass whooping. All this to say that scene so far is my favorite in all of season 2.
my first take on the scene was that they weren't even certain she was the real deal. Seeing as the guard earlier also didn't believe she was the real thing, they might just have seen another Jinxer (And Sevika) doing something incredibly brave and selfless for their people. At that moment, it didn't matter if she was the real thing or not, since either way she saved all of them and they acknowledged that. Course, Sev being there adds credence to her being the real deal but its interesting to think about.
Honestly? Good explaination! I thought their reaction was weird and I wasn’t sure what they were trying to portray. But them being confused by her being there and helping them and the fact their so called movement is spearheaded by an actual teenager does lineup. I don’t think it’s worship, but I do believe it’s acceptance they are giving her, which is something she most desperately needs.
It reminded me of the scene in Chernobyl where the Minister of Coal gathers the miners to go to Chernobyl. As they walk by him, every miner pats him and leaves behind coal dust.
This makes SO much sense!!! i feel like Arcane was MADE to be analyzed to death cuz i was wondering why the jinxers were quiet too. You explained it beautifully, thank you
The scene shows that the 'United Zaun' was not afraid of her. That she doesn't need to be 'Jinx' to be their symbol of hope or freedom. They patted her in the shoulder as a way of saying 'we are here for you'. Because these Zaunites didn't fought nor rallied for Jinx. They fought for their rights and humanity. Its like a way that these people are trying to say to her that the 'burden' she carries, will be shared by the people of Zaun.
I thought that when they were in the courtyard shouting for Jinx they thought they needed her. She would finally appear and lead them to fight… but she didn’t appear. It was a child. The person that they felt spurred them to action at the bridge wasn’t Jinx. They realized they don’t need Jinx to make change. If a child dressed as her can motivate them, then they themselves can make change without her. Jinx saves them from prison. They are thankful for the rescue, for the symbol she was, but they don’t need her to lead them. They will move on and act without her. At least that’s why I thought they acted that way.
I really like how it may seem like the whole season was gonna go full-on despair, and while there are still a ton of downer moments (like Isha's death), you could see how there might be a bit of light out of the tunnel heading towards a bittersweet ending. Jinx was seemingly on this path of becoming like Azula, a woman who had self-esteem issues compounded with his mental issues, only to end up having an arc similar to Iroh's (complete with redemption through nurturing a son/daughter figure, and also the complicity in the death of a family member, or in Jinx's case, many family members).
I think the scene shows more about how people of Zaun don't hold her past actions against her and that it's not too late for her to change, despite having done so much ill over the years, they accept her as her new symbol, that she's done well. A big theme of this season is forgiveness, Caitlyn rages against Jinx for what she's done and wants to hate her and punish her, Vi is mad at Jinx for all she's done, and Jinx herself feels like she's condemned, until this scene that reminds her that not all is lost necessarily, and that people can mend their bridges, which is why afterwards, Jinx makes things better with Vi, Caitlyn and Ekko.
In this scene, Jinx's own words lead us to believe that people would become hysterical and adore her. At least, that’s what she expected, because she couldn’t see Zaun’s situation for what it truly was-she had only heard stories painting her as a hero. The choice to portray the Zaunites’ reaction as something more profound-marked by genuine respect and recognition-instead of a hysterical, ego-driven, and almost childlike response, has a much greater impact on Jinx, pushing her towards maturity. The people of Zaun are a deeply suffering community, and their hardships have taught them to move beyond idolizing heroes. Instead of reverence, they’ve grown to value respect.
If you like arcane i would strongly suggest the overwatch animated shorts. They're few and far between, but they are written and animated incredibly. I think the Kriko short would be the one that spoke the most to you alongside the "dragons" short
personally when i fist watched this scene, the first thought when i saw that hand hesitate was jynx's line on seeing Vi for the first time in years. "are you real?" the first touch is to assert that it is real, the following ones are a repetition of that fact, and a symbol of growth, that jynx is not just a symbol, but a person to them now
They were obviously not confused about Jinx's identity. They know Jinx and the versatility she represents. These actions play out their response to Jinx coming to help the family as a child of Zaun.
I saw this video 😏like 27 seconds after it was uploaded because I was looking for something to knit to 😏 then it got taken down 😏😏😏 I'm glad it's back up lmao!
This is the second channel I've seen making content on Arcane that cannot pronounce Sevika's name correctly. Suh-vee-kuh. It is never pronounced seh-vik-uh in the entirety of the 2 seasons. Why is this error happening?
My theory is that someone else wrote a script, and the talker never actually watched the show. That or they butcher the name because they can't pronounce it for whatever reason.
@@sierralovat5498p sure they often try to get vids out quick and with everything that happened in arcane it’s possible ppl misremember and just read off the paper. A lot of these people do tend to watch the media however it’s often rushed to get it out while the series has all the hype
surprised you needed to go back to season one, the bat guy was talking with ekko at the begining of this season and we saw him loooking at the firelights mural before he goes to the rally
You mention Silico yelling at Jinx constantly but im pretty sure you mean the one time he did. He really hasn’t full on berated her, even when she captured him he never took his anger out on her. He was in love with her, it may have not been healthy but it was constructive it helped her become what something she could be proud of. Jason Spisak Silico’s voice actor said that the “You’re Perfect,” line was him really giving Jinx that final push of confidence she needed to hear. He saw Zaun in her, broken and beaten and its insane to see that he was effectively right given the following she’s attracted. He may have criticized her but if he genuinely felt like she was a burden she wouldn’t even have a roof over her head at his place. Also really really last minute addition, I think one of the lessons that Arcane season 1 may have tried to teach was Powder and Jinx are the same person. All Shimmer does is expose the inner self, it can physically transform you sure but it can also affect you heavily mentally. The truth of life is sometimes people we like grow up into people we don’t like. I’ve had family and friends do this and I’ve drifted apart from them, Vi holds on to an idea of Powder that used to be and to be honest is kinda unfair to Jinx to be forced back into that role, but its understandable considering Vi has lost years in prison to whatever sisterhood she could’ve had. She wasn’t willing to accept who Powder was and I think thats a mistake. The only problem with Silico’s parenting is he seemed to actively push Jinx to embrace her own trauma in order to motivate her, sure its confidence building but its also self destructive. It worked for him, not so well for her. Sad truth is with Silico gone the moment she sits in that chair SHE decides who Jinx is now. And season 2 is really showcasing an arc I wasn’t expecting, redemption.
00:00 Jinx rescues the Jinxers from Stillwater Prison, but their subdued reaction raises questions about their behavior. 00:33 The Jinxers' calm, almost suspicious demeanor contrasts with expected enthusiasm, reflecting subtle storytelling choices. 01:02 The scene prioritizes conveying Jinx’s emotional journey rather than focusing on logical character responses or dialogue. 01:35 Jinx struggles with mixed signals about her worth, stemming from Silco’s contradictory treatment of her. 02:07 Her desire to help others, despite often disastrous outcomes, ties deeply to her need for validation and acceptance. 02:39 Season 2 depicts Jinx accepting her identity as a murderer and cursed figure, foregoing the inner battles from Season 1. 03:12 Despite acceptance, Jinx resists being defined as a destructive force and yearns to redefine her role in others' lives. 03:46 Jinx attempts a peaceful life during the time skip but feels compelled to embrace the dual role of hero and villain. 04:16 Her rescue mission reflects her internal conflict, initially mixing sarcasm and awkwardness in her actions. 04:50 The Jinxers' calm reaction stems from their surprise and shift from viewing Jinx as a symbol to recognizing her as a person. 05:22 Jinx’s reputation as a chaotic figure contrasts with her self-perception and the expectations of those she rescues. 05:54 The divide between Vander and Silco's ideologies highlights Zhan’s fractured state under Silco’s influence. 06:26 Zhan’s drug-driven society and lack of unity prevent collective resistance against Piltover's occupation. 06:56 Seva struggles to unite Zhan, blending Vander and Silco's philosophies to inspire communal strength. 07:24 Jinx challenges Zhan's self-interest by rescuing others, prompting surprise and potential inspiration among her followers. 08:00 Physical contact from the Jinxers symbolizes their recognition of her humanity and encourages unity in Zhan. 08:32 A former Firelight member acknowledges Jinx’s growth, signaling a possible willingness to work together. 09:03 The video speculates whether Jinx's role will evolve into leading a devoted following or cult-like group in Act 3. 09:37 VI's unresolved conflict with Jinx underscores the emotional tension surrounding Jinx’s personal redemption arc. ( Sponsored by NetflixByProxy.com )
If she is redeemed, she’ll probably end up serving life in prison as part of her redemption. She did commit a bunch of terrorist attacks, killed so many people including three council members, and was Silco’s second-in-command for years before she killed him. At least Vi could visit her while she’s in jail.
Ok but like you saying this was the first time saving people where nobody died for Jinx??? What about Warwick right after shredding everyone sorry I had to laugh at that.
I heard a theory that you can see a streak of purple escape in the top right corner of the screen when she pulls the bomb, indicating she escaped through another air vent on the side. When Cait looks at the diagrams, she’s holding a monkey bomb head and smirks, realizing Jinx escaped. The last shot is an airship, something Powder said she always wanted to fly. And her imaginary Silco says for her to break the cycle she needs to walk away, which she does so by escaping. Could be copium, but that’s what I heard through the grapevine.
If a show or movie needs to suspend its internal logic and consistency to allow a character moment to happen, it's doing something wrong. A moment of character growth can be extremely meaningful, but it will always be damaged, if it comes at the expense of other important aspects of the work. In this case, one or two characters showing silent reverence, or whatever they were expressing, would be acceptable, but the fact that every one of them reacted the same way, when they were being broken out of prison by their idol, is what makes this seem unreasonable. Especially for the group calling themselves "The Jinxers". They ask no questions, express no concerns, give no thanks (despite what you said) just walk off, completely overlooking the fact that they are still technically locked up inside a Piltover prison. This moment could've been just as meaningful as it is meant to be, if the characters acted as you'd expect them to in this situation. In fact, it would've improved it, as well as the show, because you wouldn't be jolted out of your immersion, to witness a character moment, but rather it would come about naturally. Of course, it's not like this scene alone being handled poorly would ruin the show. There are plenty of other issues with season two so far, that showcase the massive drop in writing quality.
I'm sorry about the pronouncing of Savika name. I don't have any reason for it, my brain just did that.
Skill issue
no worries lol
it breaks the tradition, you are expecting one thing, and they choose a different route. they knew she would come for them, even when she didnt know it. they had faith in her when she didnt have faith in herself
Jinx saves her fans when she is the one that always needed someone to save her. I believe thats why they reacted that way. They felt her loneliness. Junx was not there being a maniac consumed by rage. She was regressing to powder triying to help.
So in a way she was jinx the icon of frustration and hatred toward the ones repressing her. Thats why so many people in zaun idolatrize her as an icon they felt that way. In that scene they knew. They dont have an icon anymore cause she was better. I really love how junx is the one breaking the cycle in the end in many ways shows how much she learns from herself even at her lowest. Nobody saved her. She saved herself. Amazing character.
just noticed that one of the jinxers is dressed like jinx's game design, that's fun
Where is this?
@@daecrazyperson3208 in the shot from jinx's perspective looking at the jinxers she's the second to the right
@@gwit4051 tysm 4 saying
Nice pfp
Happy I’m not the only one who noticed this!!
To me, the scene shows not only Jinx realizing how big a symbol she's become for her fellow Zuanites, but them understanding her pain and showing her the respect and care she hasn't felt in a long time.
2:40
see my take on why jinx wasn't hearing voices anymore was because, as it turns out, those with schizoaffective disorders tend to hallucinate less when their lives are calm and stable. for at least a little while it seems like jinx and isha made a calm little life for themselves where they could be be happy, one much more stable and probably full of less yelling then either of them had beforehand. the lack of stressors and the need to take care of isha kept jinx's symptoms down
this is more of a more "logical" take and less a narrative one that you gave, lol
Yeah, they seem to take note of the actual conditions in the show. For example, the closest type of mute to Isha is those with trauma to left of the head or slightly deaf, it's left up to speculation which it is but she worked in a loud mine(Hence the helmet) so deaf is likely and she constantly drops the helmet and hits her head so that's also likely.
They took note of the reason she's mute
What also really works is the simple contrast of how not Jinx this exchange is. She's being loud and dramatic. Expecting a similarly big response. But their subdued response shows her that she doesn't need the performance. She doesn't have to be at 150% energy all the time. They'll accept her for the person. Not just a symbol
Ohhhh yeah! Didn't think about that! Ooo it's so beautiful!!🎉
That random firelight guy had a whole scene in season two where he paints a mural of Ekko to honor him, and then becomes the new Firelight leader
I get what you mean but he's by no ways "random" - since the beginning he's shown tobe Ekko's second in command
@@hcxpl1 if you are wondering, in tft they made a unit of him and his name is Scar
I think it is because they all understood her pain as fellow Zaunites, she at first puts on the mask she does in public but it immediately shatters when she sees them all looking at her with sympathy. They all have to mask to survive, they all have lost people, they all have suffered to the point of screaming at a wall WISHING they could create change. Jinx always felt alone and like people couldn't understand her pain, and then she sees literal reflections of herself in all those people. In the end it ISN'T about Jinx specifically, it is about how she symbolizes the pain every Zaunite has gone through at some point in their life and how they want to stand up for themselves. They understand her, and her pain, the scene is sympathy.
That’s a great answer. Though I’d say it’s more empathetic. Sympathy is when you feel compassion for someone who’s suffered and want to understand them whereas empathy is when you truly understand their suffering because you’ve been through the same or a similar experience, which I feel fits your analysis better as the Jinxers have all been through similar loss and pain as she has.
@@robbieking4070 I agree, it would be empathy with maybe hints of sympathy, though empathy is more the skill of putting yourself in their shoes regardless if you have experienced it or not
I honestly interpreted that scene slightly differently. My interpretation was that they were confirming she was really because up until that point, Jinx had started a revolution then vanished like ghosting someone that you were really connecting. They wanted her to lead them to be someone they could stand behind but she remained an idea, a legend. That was until she came to save them, like angel pulling you from the rubble they were shown the light they had seen with paint attack on Pilltover
I love that Jinx gets this moment of affirmation. It’s being quietly acknowledged as just, a decent person worthy of respect and love that lets her embrace the identity of a hero.
I thought the scene when they were rescued was meaningful. These people are Zaun. No one cares about each other other than themselves, but to have someone come to their rescue isn't the norm, with surprise and confusion, they were respectfully thankful to someone who actaully does care for them even if it was unintentional.
You can kill a revolutionary but you can never kill the revolution.
well...the symbol of revolution becomes even stronger when he/she dies
It’s bittersweet that this is probably the first good cartoon to end on their own terms since, idk, Amphibia
Wait season 2 is the last season?
Yep. I was shocked about that too!
@@weirdo3116Yes. But the producer wants to do more shows in the same vein
@@weirdo3116 for arcane, yes, but for the league franchise, it isn't over yet. I think Noxus will be the focus for the next work
I thought the response was perfect. Jinx didn't mean to start a revolution she didn't mean to get a fan base or have people dying their hair blue and wearing her outfit. The Zaunites dressing like Jinx isn't because they like her or want to be like her, nobody in Zaun cannot physically be on Jinx's level of psycho. it's because she's become a symbol for rebellion against Piltover after she took that shot for Silco. Whether Jinx likes it or not, with Silco gone, she gave everyone something to hope for down there, she has a free spirit and a "you can't tell me what to do" attitude and yeah she doesn't see that because she is a big fuck up but this one time? This one time she goes to save a little girl for being locked up and save a couple of people on the side? The one time she does something without being told to do it for someone else? The one time she tried doing something noble a not a single person died? It's not that their shocked It's really Jinx, their shocked that she actually showed up and willingly stood up for the cause of all Zaun. Freedom. In turn, they embrace her something Jinx has never ever felt, you can see it on her face. It's validating for her, makes her feel like maybe she was meant to be a big fat hero, maybe she can. I hope she can in her own crazy way, even after what we know after act 2, at the very least I hope she gives Ambessa a good ass whooping. All this to say that scene so far is my favorite in all of season 2.
I think you're right. And the "You look like a half-eaten circus tent" scene meant to set up the jinxers' reaction. That they just realize she's a kid
my first take on the scene was that they weren't even certain she was the real deal. Seeing as the guard earlier also didn't believe she was the real thing, they might just have seen another Jinxer (And Sevika) doing something incredibly brave and selfless for their people. At that moment, it didn't matter if she was the real thing or not, since either way she saved all of them and they acknowledged that. Course, Sev being there adds credence to her being the real deal but its interesting to think about.
Honestly? Good explaination! I thought their reaction was weird and I wasn’t sure what they were trying to portray. But them being confused by her being there and helping them and the fact their so called movement is spearheaded by an actual teenager does lineup. I don’t think it’s worship, but I do believe it’s acceptance they are giving her, which is something she most desperately needs.
It reminded me of the scene in Chernobyl where the Minister of Coal gathers the miners to go to Chernobyl. As they walk by him, every miner pats him and leaves behind coal dust.
This makes SO much sense!!! i feel like Arcane was MADE to be analyzed to death cuz i was wondering why the jinxers were quiet too. You explained it beautifully, thank you
The scene shows that the 'United Zaun' was not afraid of her. That she doesn't need to be 'Jinx' to be their symbol of hope or freedom. They patted her in the shoulder as a way of saying 'we are here for you'. Because these Zaunites didn't fought nor rallied for Jinx. They fought for their rights and humanity. Its like a way that these people are trying to say to her that the 'burden' she carries, will be shared by the people of Zaun.
Jinx isn't a hero, or a villain. She's a person.
I thought that when they were in the courtyard shouting for Jinx they thought they needed her. She would finally appear and lead them to fight… but she didn’t appear. It was a child. The person that they felt spurred them to action at the bridge wasn’t Jinx. They realized they don’t need Jinx to make change. If a child dressed as her can motivate them, then they themselves can make change without her.
Jinx saves them from prison. They are thankful for the rescue, for the symbol she was, but they don’t need her to lead them. They will move on and act without her.
At least that’s why I thought they acted that way.
Wow, nice breakdown. I never thought of it that way.
This is also the same episode where the moment the Vander/Warwick Storyline started to snowball.
Act 2 is my favorite so far.
I really like how it may seem like the whole season was gonna go full-on despair, and while there are still a ton of downer moments (like Isha's death), you could see how there might be a bit of light out of the tunnel heading towards a bittersweet ending. Jinx was seemingly on this path of becoming like Azula, a woman who had self-esteem issues compounded with his mental issues, only to end up having an arc similar to Iroh's (complete with redemption through nurturing a son/daughter figure, and also the complicity in the death of a family member, or in Jinx's case, many family members).
I think the scene shows more about how people of Zaun don't hold her past actions against her and that it's not too late for her to change, despite having done so much ill over the years, they accept her as her new symbol, that she's done well.
A big theme of this season is forgiveness, Caitlyn rages against Jinx for what she's done and wants to hate her and punish her, Vi is mad at Jinx for all she's done, and Jinx herself feels like she's condemned, until this scene that reminds her that not all is lost necessarily, and that people can mend their bridges, which is why afterwards, Jinx makes things better with Vi, Caitlyn and Ekko.
Anyone needing their fix on Arcane analysis, Schnee is your guy
We need more videos in this style from you
Bold move getting that video out right before act 3 drops.
Really hoping they stick the landing like they did in season 1.
Great analysis, very insightful! Also really loved Jinx this season, will be interested to see how they conclude her story in the final act
In this scene, Jinx's own words lead us to believe that people would become hysterical and adore her. At least, that’s what she expected, because she couldn’t see Zaun’s situation for what it truly was-she had only heard stories painting her as a hero.
The choice to portray the Zaunites’ reaction as something more profound-marked by genuine respect and recognition-instead of a hysterical, ego-driven, and almost childlike response, has a much greater impact on Jinx, pushing her towards maturity.
The people of Zaun are a deeply suffering community, and their hardships have taught them to move beyond idolizing heroes. Instead of reverence, they’ve grown to value respect.
3:41 this might be my dululu but I think this confirms the time skip was of a year??? I have been really wondering how long the time skip was...
I'd rather say 6 months. Isha didn't grow up that much
If you like arcane i would strongly suggest the overwatch animated shorts. They're few and far between, but they are written and animated incredibly.
I think the Kriko short would be the one that spoke the most to you alongside the "dragons" short
@CellSpex actually it's because it most big fan Bases and in factions usually put their hand on jinx's shoulder to show respect and simpthy as well
I love that everyone has a different take on this show. I learn new things each time, new interpretations I hadn't considered.
I love this scene so much, it's just so wholesome
How are we feeling about that finale? Episode 7 was my favorite of the season tbh
This is a really cool meta and it actually holds up really well after the finale for both Jinx and her desire to a be a hero and Sevika.
Great analysis! I hadn't thought of this perspective!
personally when i fist watched this scene, the first thought when i saw that hand hesitate was jynx's line on seeing Vi for the first time in years.
"are you real?"
the first touch is to assert that it is real, the following ones are a repetition of that fact, and a symbol of growth, that jynx is not just a symbol, but a person to them now
They were obviously not confused about Jinx's identity. They know Jinx and the versatility she represents. These actions play out their response to Jinx coming to help the family as a child of Zaun.
I saw this video 😏like 27 seconds after it was uploaded because I was looking for something to knit to 😏 then it got taken down 😏😏😏 I'm glad it's back up lmao!
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Wdym "hypothetically" not around. isha is part of the hextech child pile at this point lets be real😭
Also, most people tend to realize that screaming with joy while escaping a prison is a bad idea. Highly contraproductive.
Its pronounced sa-VEE-ka.
This is the second channel I've seen making content on Arcane that cannot pronounce Sevika's name correctly. Suh-vee-kuh. It is never pronounced seh-vik-uh in the entirety of the 2 seasons. Why is this error happening?
My theory is that someone else wrote a script, and the talker never actually watched the show.
That or they butcher the name because they can't pronounce it for whatever reason.
@@sierralovat5498p sure they often try to get vids out quick and with everything that happened in arcane it’s possible ppl misremember and just read off the paper. A lot of these people do tend to watch the media however it’s often rushed to get it out while the series has all the hype
Great video.
surprised you needed to go back to season one, the bat guy was talking with ekko at the begining of this season and we saw him loooking at the firelights mural before he goes to the rally
You mention Silico yelling at Jinx constantly but im pretty sure you mean the one time he did. He really hasn’t full on berated her, even when she captured him he never took his anger out on her. He was in love with her, it may have not been healthy but it was constructive it helped her become what something she could be proud of.
Jason Spisak Silico’s voice actor said that the “You’re Perfect,” line was him really giving Jinx that final push of confidence she needed to hear. He saw Zaun in her, broken and beaten and its insane to see that he was effectively right given the following she’s attracted.
He may have criticized her but if he genuinely felt like she was a burden she wouldn’t even have a roof over her head at his place.
Also really really last minute addition, I think one of the lessons that Arcane season 1 may have tried to teach was Powder and Jinx are the same person. All Shimmer does is expose the inner self, it can physically transform you sure but it can also affect you heavily mentally. The truth of life is sometimes people we like grow up into people we don’t like. I’ve had family and friends do this and I’ve drifted apart from them, Vi holds on to an idea of Powder that used to be and to be honest is kinda unfair to Jinx to be forced back into that role, but its understandable considering Vi has lost years in prison to whatever sisterhood she could’ve had. She wasn’t willing to accept who Powder was and I think thats a mistake. The only problem with Silico’s parenting is he seemed to actively push Jinx to embrace her own trauma in order to motivate her, sure its confidence building but its also self destructive. It worked for him, not so well for her. Sad truth is with Silico gone the moment she sits in that chair SHE decides who Jinx is now. And season 2 is really showcasing an arc I wasn’t expecting, redemption.
00:00 Jinx rescues the Jinxers from Stillwater Prison, but their subdued reaction raises questions about their behavior.
00:33 The Jinxers' calm, almost suspicious demeanor contrasts with expected enthusiasm, reflecting subtle storytelling choices.
01:02 The scene prioritizes conveying Jinx’s emotional journey rather than focusing on logical character responses or dialogue.
01:35 Jinx struggles with mixed signals about her worth, stemming from Silco’s contradictory treatment of her.
02:07 Her desire to help others, despite often disastrous outcomes, ties deeply to her need for validation and acceptance.
02:39 Season 2 depicts Jinx accepting her identity as a murderer and cursed figure, foregoing the inner battles from Season 1.
03:12 Despite acceptance, Jinx resists being defined as a destructive force and yearns to redefine her role in others' lives.
03:46 Jinx attempts a peaceful life during the time skip but feels compelled to embrace the dual role of hero and villain.
04:16 Her rescue mission reflects her internal conflict, initially mixing sarcasm and awkwardness in her actions.
04:50 The Jinxers' calm reaction stems from their surprise and shift from viewing Jinx as a symbol to recognizing her as a person.
05:22 Jinx’s reputation as a chaotic figure contrasts with her self-perception and the expectations of those she rescues.
05:54 The divide between Vander and Silco's ideologies highlights Zhan’s fractured state under Silco’s influence.
06:26 Zhan’s drug-driven society and lack of unity prevent collective resistance against Piltover's occupation.
06:56 Seva struggles to unite Zhan, blending Vander and Silco's philosophies to inspire communal strength.
07:24 Jinx challenges Zhan's self-interest by rescuing others, prompting surprise and potential inspiration among her followers.
08:00 Physical contact from the Jinxers symbolizes their recognition of her humanity and encourages unity in Zhan.
08:32 A former Firelight member acknowledges Jinx’s growth, signaling a possible willingness to work together.
09:03 The video speculates whether Jinx's role will evolve into leading a devoted following or cult-like group in Act 3.
09:37 VI's unresolved conflict with Jinx underscores the emotional tension surrounding Jinx’s personal redemption arc.
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If she is redeemed, she’ll probably end up serving life in prison as part of her redemption. She did commit a bunch of terrorist attacks, killed so many people including three council members, and was Silco’s second-in-command for years before she killed him. At least Vi could visit her while she’s in jail.
This is an AI. It has to be.
4:40 Weeeeeeeeellllllll...... I mean......
Se-Vee-KUH. not sevehca
Except her saving them, put them in Vander's way and most died.
She just didnt see the jinx of her deed this time.
Ok but like you saying this was the first time saving people where nobody died for Jinx??? What about Warwick right after shredding everyone sorry I had to laugh at that.
Jinx is dead
JINX DIED BECAUSE SHE IS NOT GAY
Bruh
Because writing in season 2 is terrible mess
Me when i lie:
@geministrial950 ?
How can you possibly be pronouncing Sevika’s name wrong the ENTIRE video!!??! Like… they say it IN THE SHOW! wtf?
Guys jinx died I’m sobbing
I heard a theory that you can see a streak of purple escape in the top right corner of the screen when she pulls the bomb, indicating she escaped through another air vent on the side. When Cait looks at the diagrams, she’s holding a monkey bomb head and smirks, realizing Jinx escaped. The last shot is an airship, something Powder said she always wanted to fly. And her imaginary Silco says for her to break the cycle she needs to walk away, which she does so by escaping.
Could be copium, but that’s what I heard through the grapevine.
First!
If a show or movie needs to suspend its internal logic and consistency to allow a character moment to happen, it's doing something wrong. A moment of character growth can be extremely meaningful, but it will always be damaged, if it comes at the expense of other important aspects of the work.
In this case, one or two characters showing silent reverence, or whatever they were expressing, would be acceptable, but the fact that every one of them reacted the same way, when they were being broken out of prison by their idol, is what makes this seem unreasonable. Especially for the group calling themselves "The Jinxers".
They ask no questions, express no concerns, give no thanks (despite what you said) just walk off, completely overlooking the fact that they are still technically locked up inside a Piltover prison.
This moment could've been just as meaningful as it is meant to be, if the characters acted as you'd expect them to in this situation. In fact, it would've improved it, as well as the show, because you wouldn't be jolted out of your immersion, to witness a character moment, but rather it would come about naturally.
Of course, it's not like this scene alone being handled poorly would ruin the show. There are plenty of other issues with season two so far, that showcase the massive drop in writing quality.