Arcane

Arcane is the gold standard for video game adaptations, winning an Emmy for its groundbreaking animation. The show's visual style—a blend of 2D and 3D techniques—cost an estimated $10 million per episode, but the investment paid off: the finale's 9.2 IMDb rating. By grounding its fantasy in relatable characters like Jinx and Vi, Arcane proves that prestige television can emerge from any medium.