Arcane

Arcane is the gold standard for video game adaptations, winning an Emmy for its groundbreaking animation. With 3.4 billion minutes streamed in its first week on Netflix, it outperforms #8 Primal's emotional scope by weaving political intrigue, class warfare, and personal tragedy into a cohesive narrative. 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 eclipses the average for animated series on this list. By grounding its fantasy in relatable characters like Jinx and Vi, Arcane proves that prestige television can emerge from any medium.