As Viktor, aligned with Ambessa and Singed, fought for his desired future that lacked the human emotions that cause death, suffering, and war, Arcane‘s other characters were left facing off against them. Jinx, Vi, Caitlyn, and Mel were among those fighting alongside Jayce and Ekko, leading to many sacrifices and battles. What happened to Jinx in Arcane season 2 is perhaps one of the biggest reveals in the show’s ending and is one with a great deal of deeper meaning.
Jinx Sacrifices Herself To Save Her Sister, Vi
Jinx’s Final Act Is One Of Sisterly Love
In Arcane season 2’s ending, Jinx dies trying to save Vi. After Jayce defeats Viktor and severs the latter’s connection to his many subjects, one of these followers – Warwick, made from Vander’s body by Singed in Arcane season 2 – awakens as a mindless beast once more. Warwick attacks Vi, leading Jinx to slam into him and plummet them both towards their deaths. That said, Vi manages to grab onto her sister, attempting to save her from a devastating fate.
Unfortunately, Jinx has committed to dying alongside Vander, partly driven by the loss of Isha in Arcane season 2, episode 6’s ending. Jinx removes one of Arcane‘s Hextech Cores from Vi’s powerful gauntlets, causing it to drop Jinx and Vander. Before they can hit the bottom of the Hexgate tower, however, Jinx detonates one of her grenades, killing her and Warwick once and for all. This harkens back to an earlier scene in which Jinx was going to blow herself up using these grenades, only for Ekko to stop her.
Jinx Was The Catalyst For Everything That Happened In Arcane
Arcane Is Ending Because Jinx’s Story Is Over
When Arcane was announced to be ending with season 2, many questioned why, especially when the show’s creators confirmed spin-offs are on the way. The reason for this becomes clear as Jinx’s sacrifice plays out: she is the catalyst for Arcane‘s entire story. In Arcane season 1, Powder’s desire to help her sister and friends resulted in the deaths of Mylo, and Claggor, and the grave injuries of Vander. This drove her to Silco, which subsequently resulted in the war between Piltover and Zaun being worsened by Jinx directly in Arcane season 1’s ending.
Every single character and storyline orbits Jinx in Arcane …
Jinx’s attack on the council led to the events of Arcane season 2, Act I. Then, Jinx was responsible for bringing her and Vi back together to save Vander, leading Viktor to be introduced to Ambessa, causing the butterfly effect that led to Arcane season 2, Act III. Even in the show’s alternate timeline explored by Ekko in Arcane season 2, episode 7, Powder was instrumental in developing Ekko’s time-travel abilities and returning him home. Without Ekko, Viktor may not have been defeated. All of this proves how every single character and storyline orbits Jinx in Arcane.
Jinx’s Death Explains Why Arcane Is Ending After Season 2
Herein lies the reason why Arcane is ending with season 2. After the finale of Arcane season 2, many will be confused as to why the show is ending, given that several spin-offs are teased involving some of the show’s central characters, from Vi and Caitlyn to Mel Medarda. However, this makes sense when viewing Arcane through the aforementioned lens: the show surrounded Jinx. Jinx was the entire reason Arcane and its many stories existed, but she is now gone.
Jinx’s story has ended and, given how inextricably bound this was to Arcane, the show has too. Spin-off stories will move beyond Jinx’s arc, just as they will move beyond Arcane by being titled something different and exploring stories separate from Jinx. Although the decision to end Arcane with season 2 was initially incredibly disappointing to many, it now makes thematic sense. Without Jinx, Arcane would not have existed in the first place, meaning that, without her alive, the show should not continue. Spin-offs can be told, but Arcane and Jinx remain secured together for eternity now that both are no more.
