The sadder and wetter Viktor gets in Arcane, the hotter he becomes

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

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

OK, that’s a little 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 isn’t trying wholesome, now that his physique is usually machine and people luggage beneath his eyes have gotten even worse and his hair is all raggedy. And mentally, he positively appears like he has the burden of the world on his shoulders as he tries to heal each single one that exhibits up at his door. And emotionally, nicely, clearly there’s lingering ache from his not-quite-a-breakup from his longtime analysis accomplice, Jayce.

Nonetheless regardless that Viktor is struggling, I gotta say… he’s actually sizzling when he’s depressing.

Let’s get this out of the way in which: 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 in regards to the burden of evolution, humanity, and your house in it that you just 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 mainly 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 delicate 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 method that makes his character tremendous compelling to me personally. I like that he desperately desires to vary the world, however he’s frequently shafted and working out of time.

On this season, all of that’s amplified. He has higher and grander energy than ever earlier than; however as we’ve discovered, there’s a value to it. Nonetheless, he’s resigned to his mission. He’ll assist. Regardless of the associated fee. It’s clearly taking a toll on him in each doable method, however man, if that drive and desperation ain’t attractive.

Now, once more: issues aren’t trying so nice. After, all this most up-to-date batch of episodes did finish with Viktor, uh, lifeless — killed by Jayce, no much less (how deliciously tragique!!!). However hey, the present’s been going exhausting 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 completely), so I’m pretty assured that he’ll rise once more. And I’ll be there ready and twirling my hair when he does.