Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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@schnee1's video on watching Arcane as a younger sibling popped up in my YouTube recommendations, and I immediately started thinking about my experience watching Arcane as an older sibling - especially when it comes to Vi and Powder's arc in Act 1, and how Vi spends Acts 2 and 3 trying to restore what they have lost.

So, here is MY reaction to Arcane as a big sister. I felt so strongly for Vi - for Powder too, of course. But I felt for Vi in the position of a big sister and a leader who's trying to do the right thing - leaving Powder behind to protect her, stepping away to grieve - only to have it blow up in her face, and for their relationship to be irreparable.

Other Arcane video essays:
- Loyalty and Leadership in Netflix's Arcane: youtu.be/hapflnWC0aA
- Watching Netflix's Arcane as a Big Sister: youtu.be/Qc0eVSnKU9U
- How Arcane Masters Tragedy: youtu.be/4Jkf2622v5w

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