How many days to binge Arcane
Pick the pace that matches your life. Days are rounded up, so the last day is usually a short one.
| Pace | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| One episode a day | 19 | 3 |
| 1 hour a day | 13 | 2 |
| 2 hours a day | 7 | 1 |
| 3 hours a day | 5 | <1 |
| 4 hours a day | 4 | <1 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 2 | <1 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 12 hours, 23 minutes | |
Arcane runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | 41 min | 6.2 hours | November 6, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 9 | 41 min | 6.2 hours | November 9, 2024 |
About Arcane
Set in utopian Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun, the story follows the origins of two iconic League champions — and the power that will tear them apart.
How to get through Arcane faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 23 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 9.9 hours; at 1.5× it's 8.3 hours.
- Watch with a comment section. A running conversation pinned to each moment makes long stretches feel shorter, and it's the reason TalkAbtIT exists.
Arcane FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of Arcane?
12 hours, 23 minutes of screen time. That's 18 episodes at about 41 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 7 days.
How many episodes of Arcane are there?
18 regular episodes across 2 seasons (2021–2024). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of Arcane?
Episodes average 41 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is Arcane still running?
No. Arcane ended on November 23, 2024 after 2 seasons.
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