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[BrokenFiction]

Just caught up with the episode and I laughed and cheered at the same time with the slow-mo walk away from the explosion. This season is so much better than last season.

 

[carlsojo]

This episode was so good. The fight with GA vs. Stardust was perfect.

Needs 100% more Ragman all the time forever.

 

[Joni]

Is this the same team of producers as the previous two seasons?

Same as last season, when Mericle joined Guggenheim.

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Feels really weird to actually enjoy this show again. Like even the flashbacks wtf

- Hardass Green Arrow is back*
- Action scenes feel renewed and more unique*
- No boring relationship drama*
- New team has a good energy to it and the quasi-reboot back to training noobs and small street level crime is refreshing*
- Felicity and Ollie small talk is improved 100 fold*
- Dig and Thea actually have things to do*
- Casey Jones reference made me laugh
- Cody Rhodes chewing scenery and fighting Amell again

*

Spoiler

For now

 

[Sölf]

What has happened that Arrow is currently the best Arrowverse show? Bizarro World.

 

[Joni]

What has happened that Arrow is currently the best Arrowverse show? Bizarro World.

It reclaimed its title. It was already the best Arrowverse show during seasons 1 and 2.

 

[GulAtiCa]

It reclaimed its title. It was already the best Arrowverse show during seasons 1 and 2.

It was the only Arrowverse show during Season 1 and 2.

 

[morningbus]

Fuck. Mister Terrific looked ridiculous.

They've said that their costumes are still early versions and that they'll get there over time.

Having said that, though I've wanted Mr. Terrific in live action for some time now, I also think his costume is pretty hard to translate. Try to find a good Mr. Terrific cosplay.

I'll save you some time: it's very, very hard.

 

[Joni]

It was the only Arrowverse show during Season 1 and 2.

I don't see how that contradicts my statement.

 

[strafer]

Ragman is growing on me. You could tell he wanted to slap the shit outta Felicity.

 

[tuco11]

Arrow > Flash this season. Never thought I would say that after the last 2 seasons of Arrow.

 

[CryptiK]

Hey look Felicity is no longer the main character and the show goes back to being decent. I really hope they never reconcile. So the show can keep being great. But you know, they have plenty of time to shit the bed.

 

[Ragnarsson]

Three good episodes in a row! Still feels too soon to claim that Arrow is back, but damn, I really missed this energy and this kind of season. The show feels fresh again, all side characters have their own motivations, the new team is surprisingly interesting (Wild Dog and Ragman add some interesting dynamics to the whole thing), the villains are interesting, Felicity isn't annoying me, the flashbacks are great... what took them so long to become like this again?

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

Hey look Felicity is no longer the main character and the show goes back to being decent. I really hope they never reconcile. So the show can keep being great. But you know, they have plenty of time to shit the bed.

Right now, Curtis is pre-Olicity Felicity, and Felicity is Diggle.

 

[morningbus]

Diggle is Deadshot.

Deadshot is Bat-Mite.

 

[wamberz1]

I really like the dynamic ragman brings to the group as the only one with powers, but I kind of hope they give him some more character traits. Like, aside from his origin story we know nothing about his interests, hobbies, dislikes or ideals. (his interactions with Curtis this episode were pretty good though).
Same goes for the girl of the team (can't even remember her name). Both of them are in need of some characterization STAT.

 

[Joni]

I really like the dynamic ragman brings to the group as the only one with powers, but I kind of hope they give him some more character traits. Like, aside from his origin story we know nothing about his interests, hobbies, dislikes or ideals. (his interactions with Curtis this episode were pretty good though).
Same goes for the girl of the team (can't even remember her name). Both of them are in need of some characterization STAT.

One character at a time. They don't need to go crazy by giving everyone something in every episode.

 

[Septimus Prime]

Diggle is Deadshot.

Deadshot is Bat-Mite.

End of series, we'll learn that all the "island flashbacks" were just illusions made by 5D Imps.

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

End of series, we'll learn that all the "island flashbacks" were just illusions made by 5D Imps.

There never was an island. It was all a simulation programmed into Oliver's mind by Waller so that ARGUS could have a sleeper agent who would run operations without needing government approval.

 

[Septimus Prime]

There never was an island. It was all a simulation programmed into Oliver's mind by Waller so that ARGUS could have a sleeper agent who would run operations without needing government approval.

And Waller's real name? Mxyzsptlk.

 

[kylecoley182]

And Waller's real name? Mxyzsptlk.

God that would be amazing

 

[jrush64]

Ok that was another great episode. I loved that Felicity told Rory about what happened straight up and that it wasn't dragged out.

 

[Corpekata]

Only thing I'm not sold on is Ragman being so normal after all.

Like we have a lot of normalish quippy characters, we didn't need another one. I'd have rather he be the weirdo they tolerate because he's really useful.

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

I don't really get the praise. I still think this is the worst show, maybe tied with Legends.

So disappointing considering I absolutely LOVED season 1 and 2.

 

[panthapanda]

Ragman reminds me of jay buruchel

 

[Grizzlyjin]

I don't really get the praise. I still think this is the worst show, maybe tied with Legends.

So disappointing considering I absolutely LOVED season 1 and 2.

What aren't you liking? Seems like it's back to the Season 1 formula from where I stand.

 

[choco-fish]

What aren't you liking? Seems like it's back to the Season 1 formula from where I stand.

It's still a very long way from the feel of Season one in terms of both quality and formula. Far better than season 4 so far but that's not really saying much. I don't think this show will ever hit the highs of Season 2 again.

 

[Septimus Prime]

They could drop Diggle. His plot has no relevance, and it brings crappy actress Lyla as baggage.

 

[neojubei]

Ragman and Curtis should hook up.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

It's still a very long way from the feel of Season one in terms of both quality and formula. Far better than season 4 so far but that's not really saying much. I don't think this show will ever hit the highs of Season 2 again.

Ah, I gotcha. I was just curious. Always interesting to see what different people like or don't like about the show.

They could drop Diggle. His plot has no relevance, and it brings crappy actress Lyla as baggage.

Lyla is bae. I think Diggle is about to come into play too. I dont really mind them having their own adventures momentarily

 

[ZeroX03]

#5.06 "So It Begins" Synopsis

Spoiler

SINS OF THE FATHER — When Prometheus ups his killing spree, Oliver (Stephen Amell) searches for connections between the victims. Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Curtis (Echo Kellum) discover the victims have a mysterious link to Oliver’s past and this new secret could upend his new team. Meanwhile, Thea (Willa Holland) has a heart-to-heart with Lance (Paul Blackthorne), and Felicity considers telling Malone (guest star Tyler Ritter) the truth about her work.

 

[Grizzlyjin]

It's going down on Amell's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL284oPACo9/

Spoiler

Flashbacks about to be lit.

 

[Volimar]

It's going down on Amell's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL284oPACo9/

Spoiler

Flashbacks about to be lit.

He looks like Leto Joker.

 

[Septimus Prime]

I didn't realize Walter White would have a cameo.

 

[ZeroX03]

It's going down on Amell's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL284oPACo9/

Spoiler

Flashbacks about to be lit.

Amell looking damaged.

 

[Joni]

#5.06 "So It Begins" Synopsis

Spoiler

We hopefully get some hints to who he is there.

 

[DieH@rd]

This arroverse season

Arrow > LoT > Supergirl > Flash


I found myself wanting to pause watching Flash and do other things few times this season. The other three are all engaging and interesting. Big thumbs up to Arrow team, they made the show much more watchable this season.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

This arroverse season

Arrow > LoT > Supergirl > Flash


I found myself wanting to pause watching Flash and do other things few times this season. The other three are all engaging and interesting. Big thumbs up to Arrow team, they made the show much more watchable this season.

Im almost at the breaking point on Flash with Barry.
as bad as Arrow was even to dropping it last season once Super Hypocritical Oliver from S1 calmed down at least he was always likable/enjoyable.
Barry worked because they added fun elements of Wally in and it really doesn't show anymore.
Supporting cast is literally the only thing keeping Flash going at this point.

 

[Joni]

Arrow also has the best meme with the island.

 

[Penguin]

This is cool

Though Wild Dogs' costume is still so bad
Even if faithful

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvVlwILWgAEu2g1.jpg:large

 

[Lashley]

#5.06 "So It Begins" Synopsis

why do I feel like they're going to do a Thea/Chesthair love storyline?

 

[Joni]

This is cool

Though Wild Dogs' costume is still so bad
Even if faithful

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvVlwILWgAEu2g1.jpg:large

Black eye shade. Perfection.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

why do I feel like they're going to do a Thea/Chesthair love storyline?

Hmm,
kind of a reverse

 

[iosefe]

Hmm,
kind of a reverse

noooooooooo

 

[OdysseusVA]

Im enjoying all shows equally

This is cool

Though Wild Dogs' costume is still so bad
Even if faithful

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvVlwILWgAEu2g1.jpg:large

Very cool

 

[Septimus Prime]

Hmm,
kind of a reverse

It's not just sex, then?

 

[SpideySenses]

This is cool

Though Wild Dogs' costume is still so bad
Even if faithful

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvVlwILWgAEu2g1.jpg:large

I love how they're all chill but Melissa can't resist a superhero pose.

 

[Joni]

I love how they're all chill but Melissa can't resist a superhero pose.

She has to look good.

 

[Lashley]

She has to look good.

lets be fair, when doesn't she?

 

[Joni]

lets be fair, when doesn't she?

I couldn't even find a bad shot of her in Glee.