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How a former data analyst turned his 14-year career at Riot Games into 'Arcane,' a beautiful, expensive Netflix hit
- Christopher Linke and Alexander Yee, two Riot Games insiders without TV experience, created a show based on the game 'League of Legends' for Netflix called 'Arcane'.
- Linke moved to Los Angeles and joined the video game company Riot Games in 2010 after he became disillusioned with the music industry which he had worked in before.
- His initial job there was in customer support, however, he rose through the ranks and ultimately became a creative director.
- Arcane follows the established characters from League of Legends in its story-driven and visually distinct adaptation.
- Riot provided unheard-of creative freedom to the team who made the show, which is why it has been so successful.
- According to Linke and fellow co-creator Alexander Yee, Riot's company culture gave them the space to experiment and explore.
- Reportedly steep production costs and a lengthy timeline gave them the time and space to create a beloved series that hits the mark with both fans and critics alike.
- After racking up millions of viewing hours and hitting No. 1 on Netflix's global top 10 English-language television list, Netflix renewed the series for a second season.
- Arcane has garnered near-universal critical acclaim alongside winning several Emmy Awards, including outstanding animated program.
- Arcane remains Riot's most successful adaptation and one that seems to represent the blueprint for long-term success in adapting game franchises.
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