Board Thread:Arrow episode discussions/@comment-9346948-20150514010059/@comment-5405024-20150514033333

Well...not exactly what I was expecting, but it was definitely satisfying! Barry showing up in Nanda Parbat to take down some League Members (one of whom I expected to call him a "Speed Demon") and save the group as repercussions for Oliver helping him with Eobard and insisting that they maintain faith in him. Oliver finally coming clean with everyone about his choice to team up with Malcolm. The failed, but awesome attempt at Damien Dahrk. Quentin, though still sore at Oliver (of course), admitting that he doesn't want him to die and that he is the only hope for the city. Oliver taking down Ra's (a surprise for me, as even though I am a Superman fan primarily, I always felt that Ra's should only be defeated by the likes of Batman), but refusing to take his place. Malcolm ultimately becoming the next Ra's al ghul due to being the true blade-surviving man in the prophecy. I was very surprised that Nyssa returned to Nanda Parbat, though. I thought she'd stay in Starling to pursue happiness and resume her friendship with Laurel. (But, hey, I guess that's later) Oliver and John having lowered tension, but not quite back to being the best friends they were before (something I think will be fixed next season) and leaving on good terms. And Oliver and Felicity driving into the sunset to pursue a future together. I gotta say, it was kind of annoying seeing those two together so much this season, but then again. So was Clark and Lana on Smallville. And just like Clark ultimately ended up with Lois regardless, Oliver will eventually end up with Laurel/Black Canary. The show isn't over yet. There is STILL a great chance for those two!

Still, on the subject of romance, maybe I'm reading too much into this and perhaps it is merely a sign of good-will, trust among comrades, or budding friendship, but I felt something between Oliver and Nyssa. I know. Nyssa clearly has a thing for girls and their wedding was nothing more than a ruse both decided to go with, but no evidence was ever given that she doesn't swing both ways. She trusted and listened to him during the plain crash, prepared to defend him physically when John assaulted him, and even nursed him back to health when his hand was damaged and CLEARLY holding no ill will when he killed her father instead of her doing so. Felicity could have treated his wound easily, so why have Nyssa do it? Again, maybe I'm reading too much into this, but as an experienced writer and veteran of storytelling, I tend to pick up on little tidbits of things such as character interaction and reaction. Still, whether or not this is the case, we ALL know that Oliver's destiny is with Laurel.

Oh, I can't WAIT for Season 4! Hope it will be worlds better than this season. Don't get me wrong, it had a lot of great moments, but it was mostly infuriating. To be honest, the whole League of Assassins thing I felt was a major misfit and there is SO much I would have changed about this show even from its inception. But, you know. It is what it is. I'm glad the Arrow is done. Because now...Green Arrow can step into the limelight after just two more seasons of epic proportions!