The sadder and wetter Viktor will get in Arcane, the warmer he turns into

Not one of the characters in Arcane are having a great time proper now, and Viktor would possibly simply be struggling essentially the most.

[Ed. note: This post contains major spoilers for the most recent episodes of Arcane.]

OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, since he’s now been blessed with unusual, magical, machine-based therapeutic powers from the Hexcore and has created a peaceable commune within the coronary heart of the Undercity.

However ya boy is not wanting wholesome, now that his physique is usually machine and people baggage beneath his eyes have gotten even worse and his hair is all raggedy. And mentally, he undoubtedly looks like he has the load of the world on his shoulders as he tries to heal each single one who exhibits up at his door. And emotionally, properly, clearly there’s lingering ache from his not-quite-a-breakup from his longtime analysis companion, Jayce.

Nevertheless although Viktor is struggling, I gotta say… he’s actually sizzling when he’s depressing.

Let’s get this out of the best way: what I feel is sizzling in a fictional setting is NOT what I feel is sizzling in actual life, blah blah blah. I’m not condoning turning into Hextech Jesus or being so tortured concerning the burden of evolution, humanity, and your home in it that you simply begin a cult.

I simply merely assume the extra he suffers, the sexier he will get.

It doesn’t assist that the primary few scenes of Viktor this season have been him principally bare, with nothing however a sheet draped round him. Sure, sure, he has a freaky robotic physique now, however hear me out: I’m into that. I’m additionally into his hair getting scragglier and longer and his common demeanor simply turning into wearier and extra drained.

He’s hurting! However by god, he makes it look good.

I’ve at all times had a smooth spot for Viktor, who’s most likely my favourite male character on the present. He’s the quieter juxtaposition to Jayce’s bravado, and has extra baggage weighing on his slender shoulders in a approach that makes his character tremendous compelling to me personally. I like that he desperately needs to vary the world, however he’s frequently shafted and working out of time.

On this season, all of that’s amplified. He has larger and grander energy than ever earlier than; however as we’ve realized, there’s a price to it. Nonetheless, he’s resigned to his mission. He’ll assist. Irrespective of the associated fee. It’s clearly taking a toll on him in each attainable approach, however man, if that drive and desperation ain’t horny.

Now, once more: issues aren’t wanting so nice. After, all this most up-to-date batch of episodes did finish with Viktor, uh, useless — killed by Jayce, no much less (how deliciously tragique!!!). However hey, the present’s been going onerous on the Jesus imagery with him (to not point out, he’s a playable champion in League of Legends, so there’s some precedent to him not dying solely), so I’m pretty assured that he’ll rise once more. And I’ll be there ready and twirling my hair when he does.