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Arcane showrunner hints at potential release of explicit scene

Christian Linke discusses the possibility of sharing a deleted sex scene that was cut for ratings.

November 26, 2024 at 09:45 PM

'Arcane' Deleted Sex Scene Could Still Be Released, Showrunner Confirms

Fans may see an explicit scene from Arcane after showrunner comments.

Arcane showrunner hints at possible release of deleted sex scene

Christian Linke, the showrunner of Arcane, confirms the existence of a deleted, more explicit sex scene between characters Vi and Caitlyn. The scene was cut to avoid raising the show’s rating to mature. Linke discussed the possibility of releasing this original scene during a recent interview. He noted that while it poses a risk to rating, there is potential for a standalone release.

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The original sex scene was cut to maintain a PG-13 rating.

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Linke is open to releasing the scene if it can avoid rating issues.

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Fans may be offered a director's cut or standalone clip in the future.

"The main challenge was that it pushed our ratings into a place where it really threatened our rating."

Linke explains why the explicit scene was cut from the show.

"It exists!"

Linke confirms that the deleted scene still exists and sparks hope for fans.

"I guess it just depends on whether or not they would nuke our ratings."

Linke reflects on the possibility of releasing the scene without affecting ratings.

"Actually, I need to ask about that."

Linke’s tentative note about exploring the release shows his openness to fan feedback.

While Linke’s comments hint at the possibility of the explicit scene being shared with fans, this raises concerns about the balance between creative expression and audience ratings. The success of Arcane and its significant fanbase may influence Netflix’s decision about releasing mature content. Fans who have followed Vi and Caitlyn’s journey eagerly await any extension of their story.