Arcane returns with its much-anticipated second season that is more ambitious and striking than before.The season's narrative twists are best left as a surprise for the viewers that connect the story of war and relationships.The storyline feels too big for the season despite covering more ground than its previous season.The montages set to original pop and rap songs aren't as effective in lining up with the storyline.The show creators refuse to give up their storytelling ambition that makes the second season somewhat less deft than the first.Despite its slightly unwieldy storytelling approach, the second season packs a propulsive, heart-pounding pace that demands viewers' full attention.The second season pushes the characters into new, exciting positions, tearing certain alliances apart and forging new ones.The second season is bigger, faster, meaner, and darker than its previous season with surreal mysticism and body horror elements.Arcane's cast delivers sophisticated performances which is a step above most industry standards for an animated TV series.The Arcane season 2 is a twisted, expensive, maximalist steampunk epic that is unlike anything else on TV right now.