# Arcane (2021–2024) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/arcane/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 91% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 100/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% |
| Metascore | 86/100 |
| IMDb | 9/10 |
| Fan Score | 88% |
| Creator | Christian Linke & Alex Yee |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Animation, Action, Drama |
| Seasons | 2 (18 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Arcane (2021–2024) is a Animation, Action, Drama series created by Christian Linke & Alex Yee, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 91% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick — from Celluloid editorial (100%), Metascore (86/100), IMDb (9/10), TMDB fan (88%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 89%.

## Celluloid verdict

A staggering feat of animation — every frame a painting — wedded to a genuinely tragic story of sisters and cities at war. The high-water mark of adult animated drama.

## Synopsis

In the divided city of Piltover and its oppressed undercity Zaun, two sisters are torn to opposite sides of a brewing war over magic, technology and class — a painterly animated epic that turned a video-game universe into television's most visually radical drama.

## Cast

Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, Kevin Alejandro

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Arcane worth watching?**
Yes — Arcane earns a 91% Celluloid Score (Celluloid Pick), from editorial 100%, Metascore 86/100, IMDb 9/10, TMDB fan 88%. Audience snapshot is separate (89%). A staggering feat of animation — every frame a painting — wedded to a genuinely tragic story of sisters and cities at war. The high-water mark of adult animated drama.

**Why is Arcane so highly rated?**
Arcane scores 91% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 100/100, Metacritic 86/100, IMDb 9/10 and TMDB fan rating 88%. The separate audience snapshot is 89%. A staggering feat of animation — every frame a painting — wedded to a genuinely tragic story of sisters and cities at war. The high-water mark of adult animated drama. See the full breakdown on the Arcane series page.

**Do I need to play League of Legends before Arcane?**
No. Arcane works as a standalone animated series; game knowledge adds Easter eggs, not plot requirements.

**Is Arcane on Netflix?**
Yes — Arcane is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is Arcane on Prime Video?**
No — Arcane is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Arcane come out?**
Arcane first aired in 2021 and ran through 2024 (2021–2024). Created by Christian Linke & Alex Yee; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Arcane are there?**
Arcane has 2 seasons across 18 episodes (2021–2024). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Arcane?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Arcane’s 18 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Arcane?**
Arcane streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Arcane?**
Arcane stars Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, Kevin Alejandro. Created by Christian Linke & Alex Yee.

**How many episodes are in Arcane?**
Arcane has 18 episodes across 2 seasons (2021–2024).

**What is Arcane about?**
In the divided city of Piltover and its oppressed undercity Zaun, two sisters are torn to opposite sides of a brewing war over magic, technology and class — a painterly animated epic that turned a video-game universe into television's most visually radical drama.

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