Episode #107: Part 1 of Arcane Season 2 break down: What makes a good redemption arc?

Update: 2025-10-23

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Welcome to the first in a three-part series where Ghabiba Weston and Ruth McKell take a deep dive into the fantastic storytelling of ARCANE, Season 2.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

home made "something" berry jam
emotional salience when consuming story
redemption arc essential ingredients
intention vs. consequence
the gift of empathy: redemption through perspective

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A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.

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