Arcane season 2 showrunner admits he's "somewhat anxious" about the finale because there aren't many TV shows "that had an ending that everyone is satisfied with"

Jinx in Arcane season 2
(Image credit: Netflix)

Arcane co-creator Christian Linke says he's (understandably) excited but anxious about Arcane's season 2 finale.

"I'm really happy that so far, our season is landing well. I'm somewhat anxious, because, as someone who watches TV, I don't know how many TV shows you've watched that had an ending that everyone is satisfied with. The list is not very long, so it is intimidating. And, you know, this is the end," Linke tells 12DOVE. 

Season 1 ended back in November 2021, and didn't return until November 2024. Netflix announced in June 2024 that season 2 would be the critically acclaimed and award-winning show's last, with the news coming as a shock to fans. Linke previously said, however, that it was always planned for the series to end this way - and that there's still more to come with this world and characters.

"There's no way to weasel your way out of the decisions you've made, with how you're wrapping things up. So there's a certain excitement, and an anxiety to see what people think. But also, I'm really proud of what we did with the last act. I know there's amazing stuff in there - honestly, just excited."

Arcane season 2 is streaming now on Netflix, with episode 7 set to hit the streamer on November 23. For more, check out our Arcane season 2 release schedule to stay up to date when the final three episodes air, or, check out our guides to the best Netflix movies and the best Netflix shows to stream right now.

Lauren Milici
Senior Writer, Tv & Film

Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for 12DOVE currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent's Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.

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