That was a fast paced and tension building episode. Tons of well shot action and everyone brought the acting chops leading into the finale.
On a quick side note, anyone feel most of this season has resembled a bit of The Dark Knight Rises? City under siege, Talia/Isabelle sleeps with the CEO of the company and gains control of something important to use against the city, Slade/Bane, the position of the polie, etc.
Anyways, great to see Sarah back. With her becoming a public hero, it worries me again that they're setting up her death for the finale. Everything is going too well. Family is together. Everyone knows who and what she is. That's not how this world works.
Really enjoyed the Brother Blood twist with him choosing the city over Slade. He really did want to help, but in a Batman Begins Ras Al Ghul twisted sorta way. With him dead, does this open up for a Mayor Olliver Queen storyline next season? Happened in the comics. Just sayin.
Also great to see Merlyn back finally. Anti-heroes are always almost fun. I don't think Thea shot him. Not falling for these types of fake outs. She shoots someone sneaking up on them in a Deathstroke mask obviously. Hope to see he and Olliver team up at least once. Much like with Brother Blood, there's no way Olliver can ever let loose after the things he's done. Will Thea go on the dark path since Roy was hit with the cure?
Amanda Waller is getting better on screen, but I still prefer the older heavy set version. With the cure in their hands, I'm sure they'll hit the deadline. I'm wondering if they'll hit Slade with it as well.
With Detective Lance gaining his old rank back and the police backing the Arrow, I'm wondering if Quentin gets promoted even more and really does become the Commissioner Gordon of the show next season. They did put him in charge of the entire thing.
I liked how hesitant Olliver was to inject Roy, but after speaking with Waller he wastes no time.
"I have failed this city!" - Olliver
Things I want to see in the finale.
1. Island Ollie vs. Slade and how he lost his eye.
2. Find out if Sarah lives or dies. Based on the previews, it might have nothing to do with Slade.
3. Slade wants to kill who Olliver loves the most. These are all women in his lives: Sarah, Laurel, Felicity, and Thea. I think he actually loves all of them equally in a way. Might be Starling City.
4. Flash tv show trailer. It's time.
5. Big Deathstroke fight between he and Arrow.
6. Ravager vs. Nyssa or Canary.
Sad the season is coming to and end, but excited for the finale and next season. Fantastic show.
