User blog comment:MS225/Arrow - Season Five Interview/@comment-27700324-20161002214051/@comment-28501280-20161002233307

I don't think it's pandering. I think they're making the smart move. They're keeping the show alive by giving the majority of the people that watch it what they want. What's the point of making a show and spending money if it's just hated in? If it's not appreciated? Arrow had a record low of views last season and a record low of good reviews. They make the show for the fans so of course they're going to give them what they want. And no fan theory is dumb. They WANT people to talk about the show and make theories. And apparently they weren't wrong because she's coming back.