Arcane takes place in the world of League of Legends, but whether or not the Netflix series is a direct adaptation of its lore is a little more up for debate. Since all the broad strokes have been similar, and all the crossover characters perfectly recognizable, it’s easy to assume that the series is building up to a finale that gives its League characters the ending we expect. But there’s nothing to say that Arcane has to end somewhere familiar.

Throughout its two-season run, Arcane has seemingly treated League of Legends lore with a very careful balance of reverence and disregard. The show is adherent to the game’s existing story, and deeply respectful of — and in conversation with —........

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