- For the eponymous organization, see Solntsevskaya Bratva.
- "To our imperfect union. Vashe zdorovie."
- —Anatoly Knyazev to Oliver Queen
"Bratva" is the twelfth episode of the fifth season of Arrow, and the one-hundred-fourth episode overall. It aired on February 8, 2017.
Synopsis
A mission takes Oliver, Felicity and team to Russia where they meet up with Oliver's old friend, Anatoly. Meanwhile, fresh out of rehab, Lance returns to the mayor's office ready to get back to work. However, when Susan asks for an interview with Lance to discuss his addiction, he balks and it's up to Rene to help keep things on track.[src] |
Production
Preparation ran from November 3 until November 14, 2016, with a break on November 11 for Remembrance Day. Filming began November 15 and ran until November 28, 2016, with a break on November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving.[1]
Trivia
- Custom LEGO end cards were created exclusively for this episode's broadcast on The CW to coincide The LEGO Batman Movie that was released into theaters two days after the airing.
- After wondering if Oliver and Dinah slept together, Felicity musingly states "what happens in Russia, stays in Russia, remember?", harking back to the second season episode, "Keep Your Enemies Closer", in which Felicity caught Isabel Rochev walking out of Oliver's room following sex, causing her to say the phrase.
- This episode marks the first appearance of Anatoly in present-day since "Keep Your Enemies Closer".
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References
Arrow season 5 | ||||
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"Legacy" • "The Recruits" • "A Matter of Trust" • "Penance" • "Human Target" • "So It Begins" • "Vigilante" • "Invasion!" • "What We Leave Behind" • "Who Are You?" • "Second Chances" • "Bratva" • "Spectre of the Gun" • "The Sin-Eater" • "Fighting Fire With Fire" • "Checkmate" • "Kapiushon" • "Disbanded" • "Dangerous Liaisons" • "Underneath" • "Honor Thy Fathers" • "Missing" • "Lian Yu" |