Green Arrow (CW) - Page 49

Donald Draper · February 21 2013, 07:24 AM

Yeah I really like the flashbacks. Mostly because they are progressing Oliver's backstory. Each builds of the previous one and does not just rehash the same stuff.

I have been wondering if towards the end of his time on the island he is alone. Maybe for months or even a year or longer. In the later bearded Oliver footage he seems completely alone, surviving by himself. I hope we learn that is the case. It would fit with the comics and it would show how he built himself up to the level he was when he was discovered.

Icemizer · February 21 2013, 01:13 PM

All in all I enjoyed the show this week. It moved at a good pace and put lots of pieces in play. Good intro for Roy. Am I the only one who thinks Felicity is hotter with her glasses on? Glad Laurel didnt get into a fight with Roy although they do keep pushing her abilities to both fight and do the right thing. Ollies mom sure is a piece of work and right now I cant see her making it through the season.

sojourner · February 21 2013, 04:57 PM

Yeah, I half expected Laurel to surprise Roy by going right over the fence like he did.

JD · February 22 2013, 06:36 AM

Donald Draper wrote:

Yeah I really like the flashbacks. Mostly because they are progressing Oliver's backstory. Each builds of the previous one and does not just rehash the same stuff.

I have been wondering if towards the end of his time on the island he is alone. Maybe for months or even a year or longer. In the later bearded Oliver footage he seems completely alone, surviving by himself. I hope we learn that is the case. It would fit with the comics and it would show how he built himself up to the level he was when he was discovered.

Yeah, I had the same impression based on the pilot flashbacks too, but I guess he could have just been hiding out from the bad guys. I'm wondering if they're going to stop them eventually? They seem to be moving the timeline forward at a fairly brisk pace (didn't Slade or Ollie say something about him being there for "months"), so I have to wonder what will happen if the show goes on for 10 seasons? Are they just going to slow things down? Or possibly pull a Lost and switch over to some other type of story telling method?

Icemizer · February 28 2013, 03:07 AM

Well now that was what you would call a full episode. Have to give that one a big thumbs up. Even the reveal to Tommy was well handled. Laurel looked horrid in that red dress however. Had I not known who Laurels mom was I would never have recognized her. Almost nothing to hate in this one.

Donald Draper · February 28 2013, 06:04 AM

Stephen Amell is really growing in the role. His reactions to Tommy in the hospital were great.

This show is really impressing me. I think its getting better with each episode.

Takeru · February 28 2013, 08:04 PM

Icemizer wrote:

Ollies mom sure is a piece of work and right now I cant see her making it through the season.

I really hope they don't kill her off, she's a great character and Susannah Thompson is one of the shows best actors, it would be crazy to write her out this early.

Donald Draper · February 28 2013, 08:10 PM

If they do not kill the character her role will have to be changed. I can not see the current status of Moria trying to undermine, kill Malcolm, why hiding it from her kids lasting too long. Also its going to be equally implausible for the Queens to become one big happy family when all this is revealed to Oliver and Thea. Not to mention the bigger issue of Oliver's own secret. If she survives the show will be radically different next year.

Icemizer · February 28 2013, 08:42 PM

I would expect both her and Tommys father to die with Tommy taking up his fathers mantle in the season finale.

Marc · February 28 2013, 09:52 PM

Some subtle DC nods in the episode as well. The window sign that side Bludhaven and the place in Tibet where Merlyn Sr met a man who change his view on things (sorry can't remember the name but pretty sure it featured in Final Crisis).

Takeru · February 28 2013, 10:37 PM

Donald Draper wrote:

If they do not kill the character her role will have to be changed. I can not see the current status of Moria trying to undermine, kill Malcolm, why hiding it from her kids lasting too long.

Let her succeed, kill Tommy's father, let Oliver find out some things but not all of it. They can keep her around, it's not that hard, the audience accepts a lot in comic book shows, look how long they managed to keep Lionel Luthor on Smallville.

Nerys Myk · February 28 2013, 11:00 PM

Marc wrote:

Some subtle DC nods in the episode as well. The window sign that side Bludhaven and the place in Tibet where Merlyn Sr met a man who change his view on things (sorry can't remember the name but pretty sure it featured in Final Crisis).

Nanda Parbat, which dates back to the 1960s Deadman series.

Samaritan · March 1 2013, 03:50 AM

Felicity learning how to fight was so cute.

Great EP!

trekkiebaggio · March 1 2013, 02:12 PM

Wow that was jam-packed!

Is it just me or does Malcolm sound like he calls Tommy 'Toby'?

The show seems to really be hitting its stride now and I like all the threads it has set up. This is almost becoming must-see tv for me. The revelation at the end was a bit out there though.

Agent Richard07 · March 1 2013, 05:24 PM

Soon, everyone in Ollie's life is going to know he's the vigilante. The show is moving things along pretty fast.

February 21 2013, 07:24 AM	#721
Donald Draper Fleet Captain	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Yeah I really like the flashbacks. Mostly because they are progressing Oliver's backstory. Each builds of the previous one and does not just rehash the same stuff. I have been wondering if towards the end of his time on the island he is alone. Maybe for months or even a year or longer. In the later bearded Oliver footage he seems completely alone, surviving by himself. I hope we learn that is the case. It would fit with the comics and it would show how he built himself up to the level he was when he was discovered.

February 21 2013, 01:13 PM	#722
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: Green Arrow (CW) All in all I enjoyed the show this week. It moved at a good pace and put lots of pieces in play. Good intro for Roy. Am I the only one who thinks Felicity is hotter with her glasses on? Glad Laurel didnt get into a fight with Roy although they do keep pushing her abilities to both fight and do the right thing. Ollies mom sure is a piece of work and right now I cant see her making it through the season.

February 21 2013, 04:57 PM	#723
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Yeah, I half expected Laurel to surprise Roy by going right over the fence like he did. __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...

February 28 2013, 03:07 AM	#725
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Well now that was what you would call a full episode. Have to give that one a big thumbs up. Even the reveal to Tommy was well handled. Laurel looked horrid in that red dress however. Had I not known who Laurels mom was I would never have recognized her. Almost nothing to hate in this one.

February 28 2013, 06:04 AM	#726
Donald Draper Fleet Captain	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Stephen Amell is really growing in the role. His reactions to Tommy in the hospital were great. This show is really impressing me. I think its getting better with each episode.

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February 28 2013, 08:10 PM	#728
Donald Draper Fleet Captain	Re: Green Arrow (CW) If they do not kill the character her role will have to be changed. I can not see the current status of Moria trying to undermine, kill Malcolm, why hiding it from her kids lasting too long. Also its going to be equally implausible for the Queens to become one big happy family when all this is revealed to Oliver and Thea. Not to mention the bigger issue of Oliver's own secret. If she survives the show will be radically different next year.

February 28 2013, 08:42 PM	#729
Icemizer Fleet Captain	Re: Green Arrow (CW) I would expect both her and Tommys father to die with Tommy taking up his fathers mantle in the season finale.

February 28 2013, 09:52 PM	#730
Marc Fleet Admiral Location: An Aussie in Canukistan	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Some subtle DC nods in the episode as well. The window sign that side Bludhaven and the place in Tibet where Merlyn Sr met a man who change his view on things (sorry can't remember the name but pretty sure it featured in Final Crisis). __________________ Gentlemen you can't fight in here - this is the war room. Pres. Merkin P. Muffly

March 1 2013, 03:50 AM	#733
Samaritan Commander Location: Astro City	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Felicity learning how to fight was so cute. Great EP!

March 1 2013, 02:12 PM	#734
trekkiebaggio Vice Admiral Location: Dancing to the Jailhouse Rock	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Wow that was jam-packed! Is it just me or does Malcolm sound like he calls Tommy 'Toby'? The show seems to really be hitting its stride now and I like all the threads it has set up. This is almost becoming must-see tv for me. The revelation at the end was a bit out there though. __________________ Angelic Hellfire - My novel. Man of Yesterday - My blog, in which I'm writing a superhero story.

March 1 2013, 05:24 PM	#735
Agent Richard07 The Tim Burton Version Location: In Solitude	Re: Green Arrow (CW) Soon, everyone in Ollie's life is going to know he's the vigilante. The show is moving things along pretty fast.