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Is Arcane (2021) worth watching?

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Last updated October 26, 2026

Arcane (2021) has a TMDB audience score of 8.7/10 from 6,265 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a animation and action & adventure show rated TV-14, 2 seasons, 18 episodes. In the US it is on Netflix with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

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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.

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Synopsis from TMDB.

Arcane at a glance, data from TMDB, October 26, 2026
TMDB audience score8.7/10 (6,265 votes)
GenresAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
RatedTV-14
Length2 seasons, 18 episodes
Release2021-11-06
StatusEnded
Latest air date2024-11-23
Themes TMDB tagsmagic, war of independence, steampunk, class differences, battle, based on video game
PeopleCreated by Christian Linke and Alex Yee. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell
Streaming (US, subscription)Netflix
Free with adsNo
RentNo
BuyAmazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home

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Is Arcane worth watching?

TMDB viewers rate it 8.7/10 across 6,265 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.

Where can I watch Arcane?

In the US on October 26, 2026: on Netflix with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.

How long is Arcane?

2 seasons, 18 episodes.

What is Arcane rated?

It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.

Who is in Arcane?

Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell.

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