I Was In Class Today, And Someone Said, "[...]they Are Expected To Like Being Told What To Do." MY FIRST

I'm so gay for these two

No, because what do you mean Arcane has completely rewritten the rulebook on queer representation in media, and it did it so effortlessly that it puts so many other shows to shame. Like, how are you going to tell me this animated series—ostensibly a spin-off of a video game—has given us some of the most nuanced, unapologetically powerful sapphic characters ever without reducing them to stereotypes, side plots, or, worse, trauma porn?

Vi and Caitlyn? Their dynamic is ELECTRIC. You’ve got Vi, the rough-edged, fiercely loyal, scrappy brawler with a tender side that could wreck anyone emotionally, and Caitlyn, the sharp, principled, deeply empathetic enforcer with a heart of gold. The way their relationship is built on mutual respect and trust while navigating all the insane, tragic chaos around them? Literal chef's kiss. And not once do we get the tired, lazy "coming out" narrative or the "but what about the gays?" rhetoric. Their queerness isn’t the story—it’s just a beautifully natural part of who they are. And THAT is revolutionary.

And let’s not even stop there. This show handles gender like it’s been waiting for everyone else to catch up. Characters like Sevika, who could give you chills with her sheer badassery and gender-nonconforming energy, exist unapologetically without the narrative ever feeling the need to spoon-feed us explanations. It’s just there, woven seamlessly into the fabric of the world.

So many shows claim to want to "normalize" queer relationships or push the envelope, but Arcane has quietly dominated the space by just writing characters who feel authentic. Their struggles are about class, power, loyalty, trauma, not token representation or forced diversity. This show said, “We’re just going to make some of the most layered, compelling characters you’ve ever seen—and oh yeah, some of them are gay. Keep up.”

Like, the bar wasn’t just raised—it was launched into the stratosphere. What do you mean this level of representation isn’t the norm yet? Arcane said, “We’re not asking for permission to exist. We’re just existing.” And that? That is art.

“We need more complex, female characters” you couldn’t handle anyone from Arcane

I want to hug them so bad (I'm also crying)

ARCANE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: 2x03 - “Finally Got The Name Right”

A well written character will never be labeled as "good." If you want a relatable, complex, and deep character, you will get someone that makes bad decisions because it is human to fail. Your morals won't necessarily fit theirs. Sometimes, as the spectator, it is easier to see the bigger picture (news flash: you are supposed to) and make assumptions around "the best decision" for that context. THE CHARACTERS DON'T HAVE THAT. They will make mistakes. But they'll also create beautiful things.

That's how you get a well written story, based on the decisions of well written characters.

I feel like people who hate on characters for doing "bad" things, often times completely miss the depth of the character? They just don't seem to realize that the character is "good" or "bad" the character has done good things and bad things, and it isn't just black and white.

Everything looks so cozy, fun, and lovely. I want this. Could someone please let me love them the way these two love each other?

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I'm a sucker for the non-sexual bath together trope...

#arcane #caitvi

You got me feeling diamond rich Nothing on this planet compares to it~

you read stuff on wattpad for shit and giggles where most of the fics there are reader-inserted ones written in 1st person pov where y/n is a barely legal white girl with blonde hair and blue “orbs” who’s so smol and fragile that she’s dependent entirely on this morally questionable guy who’s killing people for a living but for some reason happens to have a soft spot for her.

you read real actual literature on archive of our own where it’s two middle aged men, who are each other’s sworn enemies, with tragic past, trauma and strong homoerotic tension. and while they’ve made each other bleed, killed each other’s friends and loved ones out of jealousy / possessiveness, lied and betrayed and manipulated, the rawness, depth, complexity and slow burn will keep you up all night, haunt you during your day and possibly change your life forever. and also the sex isn’t just smut. the sex is poetry that puts Shakespeare to shame

THIS IS WHY REPRESENTATION MATTERS, PEOPLE!!

Honestly, I never thought I'd say this about a cartoon at the big age of 22, but Caitvi and Arcane helped me become so much more confident with my lesbianism and sexuality, it's actually kind of crazy.

Turns out seeing a lesbian couple actually get a happy ending does wonders for the soul.