Board Thread:Arrow discussions/@comment-9346948-20160525235803/@comment-6284741-20160527020818

Lonearch wrote: Okay..I am going ot do something I rarely do. Go on a rant. Now first everyone has a right to their opinion, so i am going to give mine, I have no issue with those that disagree, and welcome a good deabte on the matter, as long as it's done respectfully.

I am not the biggest fan of Olicity, but Felecity herself is a decent character, we have seen her go from that geeky kinda quirky girl to a character with dimension. She has flaws, she is often annoying, and I agree the writers could do better. Ok now for the whole Green Arrow belongs with Laurel, in the New 52 they are not together, (and as far as I can see, they don't seem to have even met) this show incorprates elements of both pre new 52 and new 52 elements, giving a nod to the iconic relationship but ultimately taking it into a different direction. There is nothng wrong with that. The relationship was awesome in the comics, its been done, but here its not going ot be done. The writing of the first half of Season Four was medicore at best, but since the death of Laurel (which I admit I was devestated, angry almsot stopped watching, but decided to see where it went) the show has started to go back to its roots. Even more so now, with almsot everyone leaving the team. I do hope they dont bring the romantic relationhsip back, but keep them good freinds, but I think Felecity is an important charcter in this show. As are the others, which you know they will eventually bring back (likely along with Mr. Terrific eventually)

From what I can tell msot of the compliants come from so called fanboys/girls of the character in the comics, but if you look at the series as I do, (me being a fanboy myself) and turn off what you know in the comics, you can see what an interesting show this really is. It's different and its fun, as long as you dont sit and nitpick abotu what is in the comics. Alan Kistler the great comic historian, said it best, "Just look at this as a huge Elseworld story" (speaking about his experince with smallville)

So I challenge each of my fellow Flarrowverse fans, to look at the show next season through different eyes, look at the series as a parrell universe, a new take on a character they can take in a different direction than in the comics. The differences in my honest opinion are what make it different, and what made the show awesome in the first and second seasons.

Finally my own review of the episode.

I think it was pretty awesome. I enjoyed the ending, and the fight scene in the street, as well as the characters inner struggles as they try to save the world. The flashbacks were pretty good as well. Loved Curtis's speech to Oliver and later Olivers speech to the crowd. And in response to the person who made the comment about that speech that nobody would have stopped to listen..when people are scared they go nuts, but if one person stands up and says "THIS IS DOING NO GOOD!! UNITE AND FIGHT!!" History has proven that a good leader and a cool head can bring people together. It's about looking at the symbolism in the scene. The only thing I didnt like was Thea threatening to kill Darhks daughter...although I see why they did it, I still think they could have found some better way for Thea to realize how much like her father she is.

Ok thats it. I look forward to Season Five and excited to see where it goes. Going ot be interesting to see Ollie as the Mayor while being the Green Arrow, and how he is really going ot balance the two.

Lone Arch Dude, I agree with you so much on this topic i feel like I wrote your comment myself. In my opinion, Arrow is still a great show! It started out as amazing as The Flash was for 2 seasons, but then just became great due to Olicity dragging it down. While I think that this was the worst season thus far, I still enjoyed it and had fun watching it. I personally as well, still like this show slightly better than Legends of Tomorrow (SLIGHTLY). I think that since Felicity rejoined the team, and Laurel (who I honestly didn't particularly care for, although i would prefer her with Ollie instead of Felicity) died, even though magic has made a little out of its zone, it is returning to the amazing show it was! Remember this is my opinion, and I genuinely thought this was one of the best episodes of the season, and I am hyped and excited for the traditional Arrow that everyone claims Season Five will offer!!!!!