Content guide
Preview first — about 12+
Arcane S2 E5, “Blisters and Bedrock”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 3/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 3/5 — Preview first — about 12+. Vi awakens to surprising news. An unsettling reunion isn't what it seems. Caitlyn uncovers the origins of Shimmer.
Across the episode we counted 7 flagged moments in 3 themes: Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (3); Swearing (3). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 12+Violence, language, affairs and cheating in animated fantasy.
Parents need to know that Arcane S2 E5, "Blisters and Bedrock", is a animated fantasy episode. The series is known for league of Legends origin story — episode-to-episode violence and darker themes vary a lot. Sits in the gray area mainly on violence & injury (explicit, implied). Violence is mild but includes goons who murdered Mom and Dad. Sexual content is mild but includes The affair led to a child. Language isn't constant, but you can expect swearing — for example, overdesigned bitch-mittens. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in Arcane S2 E5:
- The affair led to a child.
Violence & injury 3 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Arcane S2 E5:
- goons who murdered Mom and Dad.
- Bloodcliffs to the Dalamor Plain.
- compelled only by the scent of blood.
Swearing 3 moments
How Swearing shows up in Arcane S2 E5:
- overdesigned bitch-mittens
- God, I'm shit at this.
- all the shit down here
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.