Arcane creators confirm planned character deaths in season 2 premiere

The creators of "Arcane" confirmed that the deaths of three characters in the season 2 premiere were planned from the start. Jinx's attack on Piltover's council chamber resulted in the deaths of council members Irius Bolbok, Torman Hoskel, and Cassandra Kiramman. The attack also severely injured Jayce's partner, Viktor, and left another council member, Salo, paralyzed. The showrunners explained that these events were designed to develop the story and character dynamics further. "Arcane" season 2 premiered on November 9, following a dramatic cliffhanger in season 1. The creators shared insights on character fates and hinted at more details to come in future interviews.