Spoilers Ahead
The Basics:
Ollie is searching for Slade so he can stop him. Diggle and Lyla get picked by A.R.G.U.S. for a mission.
The Analysis:
I didn't know what to expect from this episode, so I didn't really have any expectations. If I did, however, they would have been met. This was a fantastic episode. It was mainly Diggle's episode. It saw him team up with the aforementioned 'Suicide Squad' to stop a man he once saved. Diggle really shined too. His character has been grossly underused this season, so it was nice to see him in the spotlight. Dig and Deadshot's relationship was great. Deadshot continues to be one of the better written villains on the show. Even though this was titled "Suicide Squad", it was really Deadshot. Shrapnel was cut loose fast, and Tiger barely got any screen time. But it was not a problem. Deadshot had more depth added to his character, with the revelation that he does what he does for his daughter. That really connected Diggle with him in a way we haven't seen before. At the end it gave Diggle a reason to save Deadshot, ensuring that he will be back (albeit not for long if we are to take his word). As for Oliver, he was still dealing with the shock that Slade is still alive. You know what that means. Let's push away everyone that matters to me so they don't get hurt. Not good. It is getting a bit old seeing Oliver push everyone away, but I get that that is the only way he knows how to deal with things. And he did show some growth when he actually talked to Sara about things. Also it brought about the end of his relationship with the Russians (I think that is what they are. Coreect me if I'm wrong.). It stinks, but it was headed that way at the beginning of the episode. It culminates in Arrow asking Waller for help in finding Deathstroke. One last bit. The Harley Quinn cameo was great. Only problem I had was that they used Tara Strong for the voice and a body stand-in for her. I would say that probably means we won't see Arrow dealing with Harley for a while, if ever. But it does mean Batman is in this universe. Big things are coming up in Arrow.
Highlights:
8 out of 10 Stars
The Basics:
Ollie is searching for Slade so he can stop him. Diggle and Lyla get picked by A.R.G.U.S. for a mission.
The Analysis:
I didn't know what to expect from this episode, so I didn't really have any expectations. If I did, however, they would have been met. This was a fantastic episode. It was mainly Diggle's episode. It saw him team up with the aforementioned 'Suicide Squad' to stop a man he once saved. Diggle really shined too. His character has been grossly underused this season, so it was nice to see him in the spotlight. Dig and Deadshot's relationship was great. Deadshot continues to be one of the better written villains on the show. Even though this was titled "Suicide Squad", it was really Deadshot. Shrapnel was cut loose fast, and Tiger barely got any screen time. But it was not a problem. Deadshot had more depth added to his character, with the revelation that he does what he does for his daughter. That really connected Diggle with him in a way we haven't seen before. At the end it gave Diggle a reason to save Deadshot, ensuring that he will be back (albeit not for long if we are to take his word). As for Oliver, he was still dealing with the shock that Slade is still alive. You know what that means. Let's push away everyone that matters to me so they don't get hurt. Not good. It is getting a bit old seeing Oliver push everyone away, but I get that that is the only way he knows how to deal with things. And he did show some growth when he actually talked to Sara about things. Also it brought about the end of his relationship with the Russians (I think that is what they are. Coreect me if I'm wrong.). It stinks, but it was headed that way at the beginning of the episode. It culminates in Arrow asking Waller for help in finding Deathstroke. One last bit. The Harley Quinn cameo was great. Only problem I had was that they used Tara Strong for the voice and a body stand-in for her. I would say that probably means we won't see Arrow dealing with Harley for a while, if ever. But it does mean Batman is in this universe. Big things are coming up in Arrow.
Highlights:
- Diggle and Deadshot's relationship is growing
- Harley Freaking Quinn cameo!!!
- Oliver starts asking people for help
8 out of 10 Stars