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{{Dialogue|I admire your work. Guess you won't be extending me any professional courtesy."<br/>"We're not in the same line of work. Your profession is murder.|You've taken lives."<br/>"For the good of others. You're out for yourself.|[[Floyd Lawton]] and [[Oliver Queen]]}}
 
{{Episode
 
{{Episode
 
|name= Lone Gunmen
 
|name= Lone Gunmen
|image= The Hood and Deadshot.png
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|image= Floyd Lawton aiming at Walter Steele.png
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|season= 1
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|epnum= 3
 
|number= 3
 
|number= 3
 
|airdate= October 24, 2012
 
|airdate= October 24, 2012
|writer= '''Story''':<br/>[[Greg Berlanti]]<br/>[[Marc Guggenheim]]<br/>'''Teleplay''':<br/>[[Andrew Kreisberg]]<br/>Marc Guggenheim
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|writer= '''Story by:'''<br/>[[Greg Berlanti]]<br/>[[Marc Guggenheim]]<br/>'''Teleplay by:'''<br/>[[Andrew Kreisberg]]<br/>[[Marc Guggenheim]]
 
|director= [[Guy Bee]]
 
|director= [[Guy Bee]]
|guests= [[Colin Salmon]] as [[Walter Steele]]<br/>[[Byron Mann]] as [[Yao Fei]]<br/>[[Roger Cross]] as [[Lucas Hilton]]<br/>[[Annie Ilonzeh]] as [[Joanna De La Vega]]<br/>[[Eugene Lipinski]] as [[Alexi Leonov]]<br/>[[Tobias Slezak]] as [[James Holder]] <br/> [[Emily Bett Rickards]] as [[Felicity Smoak]]<br/>[[Barry Nerling]] as "[[The Mechanic]]"<br/>[[Marcus Rosner]] as [[Max Fuller]]
 
 
|before= {{Ep|Honor Thy Father}}
 
|before= {{Ep|Honor Thy Father}}
 
|after= {{Ep|An Innocent Man}}
 
|after= {{Ep|An Innocent Man}}
 
|show= Arrow
 
|show= Arrow
 
}}
 
}}
"'''Lone Gunmen'''" is the third episode of the [[Season 1 (Arrow)|first season]] of ''[[Arrow]]'', and the third episode overall. It aired on October 24, 2012.
 
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
[[Oliver Queen|Oliver]] is surprised when someone shoots and kills one of his targets. As his plan is to bring people to justice vs. outright killing them, Oliver doesn't appreciate the help and searches for the gunman. He soon learns that the man, [[Floyd Lawton|Deadshot]], is taking out businessmen who are scheduled to bid at an auction on an energy company and [[Walter Steele|Walter]] is one of the bidders. Realizing he can't protect his family and stop Deadshot at the same time, Oliver enlists [[Quentin Lance|Sergeant Lance]]'s help, but his plan has dire consequences. Meanwhile, [[Laurel Lance|Laurel]] and [[Tommy Merlyn|Tommy]] get caught in an awkward situation with Oliver.
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{{Synopsis|[[Oliver Queen|Oliver]] is surprised when someone shoots and kills [[James Holder|one]] of his targets. As his plan is to bring criminals to justice vs. outright killing them, Oliver doesn't appreciate the help and searches for the gunman. He soon learns that the man, [[Floyd Lawton|Deadshot]], is taking out businessmen who are scheduled to bid at an auction on an [[Unidac Industries|energy company]] and [[Walter Steele|Walter]] is one of the bidders. Realizing he can't protect his family and stop Deadshot at the same time, Oliver enlists Detective [[Quentin Lance|Lance]]'s help, but his plan has dire consequences. Meanwhile, [[Laurel Lance (Earth-1)|Laurel]] and [[Tommy Merlyn|Tommy]] get caught in an awkward situation with Oliver.|http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20121003cw05/}}
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==Cast==
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===Main cast===
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*[[Stephen Amell]] as [[Oliver Queen|Oliver Queen/The Hood]]
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*[[Katie Cassidy]] as [[Laurel Lance (Earth-1)|Laurel Lance]]
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*[[Colin Donnell]] as [[Tommy Merlyn]]
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*[[David Ramsey]] as [[John Diggle]]
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*[[Willa Holland]] as [[Thea Queen]]
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*[[Susanna Thompson]] as [[Moira Queen]]
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*[[Paul Blackthorne]] as Detective [[Quentin Lance]]
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===Guest starring===
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*[[Colin Salmon]] as [[Walter Steele]]
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*[[Byron Mann]] as [[Yao Fei Gulong]]
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*[[Roger Cross]] as Detective [[Lucas Hilton]]
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*[[Annie Ilonzeh]] as [[Joanna de la Vega]]
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*[[Eugene Lipinski]] as [[Alexi Leonov]]
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*[[Tobias Slezak]] as [[James Holder]]
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===Co-starring===
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*[[Lini Evans]] as [[Gina (Star City)|Business Suit]]
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*[[Marrett Green]] as [[Merritt Davis|TV Field Reporter]]
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*[[Christie Laing]] as [[Carly Diggle]]
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*[[Nicole Hombrebueno]] as Hot Girl
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*[[Broadus Mattison]] as Bouncer #1
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*[[Barry Nerling]] as [[Bratva mechanic|Stocky Russian]]
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*[[Emily Bett Rickards|Emily Rickards]] as [[Felicity Smoak]]
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*[[Marcus Rosner]] as [[Max Fuller]]
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*[[Michael Rowe]] as [[Floyd Lawton|Deadshot]]
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===Uncredited===
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*Unknown as [[Warren Patel]]
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
Oliver tracks down another millionaire from his list, but before he can get the answers he wants, [[James Holder]] is killed by an assassin known as Deadshot. Initially, the police suspect that The Hood is responsible for the murder, but the evidence begins to prove that he did not kill anyone. Oliver decides to build a new night club above his hideout to explain where he goes at night. While comparing the competition, Oliver finds [[Thea Queen|Thea]], who reveals that Laurel and Tommy had been sleeping together during Oliver's absence. Laurel becomes suspicious when Oliver does not react to the news.
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Oliver tracks down another name on [[The List]], [[James Holder]]. However, before he can get the answers he wants, Holder is killed by an assassin known as Deadshot, who uses bullets laced with [[curare]]. Initially, the [[Star City Police Department (Earth-1)|police]] suspect that The Hood is responsible for the murder, but the evidence begins to prove otherwise. Oliver decides to build a new [[Verdant (Earth-1)|night club]] above his [[Arrowcave (Earth-1)|hideout]] to explain where he goes at night. While scoping out the competition with [[Tommy Merlyn|Tommy]] at [[Poison]], Oliver finds [[Thea Queen|Thea]], who reveals that [[Laurel Lance (Earth-1)|Laurel]] and Tommy had slept together during his absence. Laurel becomes suspicious when Oliver does not react to the news.
   
Meanwhile, Oliver uses his contacts in the [[Solntsevskaya Bratva]] to learn the assassin's true identity, and enlists the help of [[Quentin Lance|Sergeant Lance]] to stop Deadshot from assassinating more wealthy people. Oliver manages to stop Deadshot by knocking him unconcious by shooting an arrow through his eyepiece (though it appeared that he killed him), but his bodyguard [[John Diggle]] is shot during Floyd Lawton's attempt. Oliver is forced to reveal his true identity as the vigilante to John in order to save his life. In another flashback, it is revealed that [[Yao Fei|the archer]] who attacked Oliver was actually trying to help him. Oliver understands and escapes, but is pursued by an unknown group of armed men.
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Meanwhile, Oliver uses his contacts in the [[Solntsevskaya Bratva]] to learn the assassin's true identity, [[Floyd Lawton]]. He is able to track Floyd down, but the latter escapes after a shootout. Oliver retrieves a bullet-ridden laptop from Floyd and takes it to [[Felicity Smoak]], an IT specialist at [[Queen Consolidated]], in hopes she can retrieve information from it. Felicity is able to do so and reveals the laptop is actually owned by [[Warren Patel]] and contains blueprints for the [[Exchange Building]], where an auction for a company called [[Unidac Industries]] is taking place. Oliver realizes that Deadshot has been hired by Patel to take out the competition for the bidding of Unidac. He enlists [[Quentin Lance|Quentin]]'s help to protect the building and stop Deadshot from assassinating more potential buyers.
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At the auction, Oliver manages to stop Deadshot by shooting an arrow through his eyepiece, seemingly killing the latter, but his bodyguard [[John Diggle]] is shot by one of Deadshot's stray bullets. Oliver is forced to reveal his true identity as the vigilante to John in order to save his life.
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In another flashback, it is revealed that [[Yao Fei Gulong|the archer]] who attacked Oliver was actually trying to help him. Oliver understands and escapes, but is pursued by an unknown group of armed men.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*The address of the motel that [[Floyd Lawton|Deadshot]] hides in is called [[Papp Motel]], which is a reference to [[wikipedia:George Papp|George Papp]], one of the co-creators of [[w:c:dc:Oliver Queen (New Earth)|Green Arrow]].
* Antagonist(s): [[Deadshot]]
 
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**Also, Papp Motel's address is 1700 Broadway. The offices of DC Comics are located at 1700 Broadway in New York City.
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*At [[City Necessary Resources Initiative|CNRI]], [[Joanna de la Vega|Joanna]] asks Laurel for the depositions in the Jurgens case. This is a reference to [[wikipedia:Dan Jurgens|Dan Jurgens]], an American comic book writer and artist, who is especially well-known for his work on the ''Superman'' comics.
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*This episode marks the first appearance of [[Felicity Smoak]] and was originally meant to be her only appearance. However, positive fan reaction to the chemistry between [[Stephen Amell]] and [[Emily Bett Rickards]] resulted in Felicity being given a recurring role throughout the season and eventually joining the main cast in [[Season 2 (Arrow)|Season 2]].
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**This could be considered the episode when [[Team Arrow]] was officially founded, as Diggle discovers Oliver's identity and it introduced future member Felicity.
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*Some of the names on Deadshot's chest are crew members of Arrow: [[Gordon Verheul]], [[Todd Pittson]], and [[Ken Shane]]. Two other names are from the comics and linked to the kidnapping of Deadshot's [[w:c:dc:Edward Lawton (New Earth)|son]]: [[w:c:dc:Wes Anselm (New Earth)|Wes Anselm]] and [[w:c:dc:Andrew Haskell (New Earth)|Andy Haskell]].
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**Also, the name [[Andy Diggle|Andrew Diggle]] is shown, referring to John Diggle's brother.
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**Ken Shane’s name is also seen in the beginning of the episode, just above James Holder on the List.
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*Upon realizing "Oliver's" laptop is associated with [[Warren Patel]], who's competing against [[Walter Steele]] in the auction for [[Unidac Industries]], Felicity tells Oliver she doesn't want to get involved in any "Shakespearean family drama"; she elaborates this point by referencing [[William Shakespeare]]'s play ''[[wikipedia:Hamlet|Hamlet]]'' and three of its characters: [[wikipedia:King Claudius|Claudius]], [[wikipedia:Gertrude (Hamlet)|Gertrude]], and [[wikipedia:Prince Hamlet|Hamlet]] (the titular character), whom she connects to Walter, Moira, and Oliver, respectively.
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==Goofs==
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*When [[James Holder]] is shot by Deadshot, he falls into his swimming pool and the blood from his wound turns the water red. The next day, however while the police are investigating his murder, the swimming pool is completely clear, with no evidence that it was cleaned by CSIs.
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*In the subtitles for the episode on Netflix, James Holder is mistakenly identified as "Rasmussen". This name comes from Carl Rasmussen, who is killed later in the episode.
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==Production==
 
==Production==
 
Preparation ran from July 19 until July 27, 2012. Shooting ran from July 30 until August 9, 2012.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mguggenheim/status/227883763378561024/photo/1 Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) - Twitter]</ref>
 
Preparation ran from July 19 until July 27, 2012. Shooting ran from July 30 until August 9, 2012.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mguggenheim/status/227883763378561024/photo/1 Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) - Twitter]</ref>
==Featured Music==
 
*Beat and the Pulse (Still Going Remix) by Austra
 
*Dark Star (Marco Hawk Remix) by Polica
 
   
==References==
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==Videos==
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Arrow 1x03 Promo - "Lone Gunmen" (HD)
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</gallery>
   
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 8 December 2023

"I admire your work. Guess you won't be extending me any professional courtesy."
"We're not in the same line of work. Your profession is murder.
"
"You've taken lives."
"For the good of others. You're out for yourself.
"
Floyd Lawton and Oliver Queen

"Lone Gunmen" is the third episode of the first season of Arrow, and the third episode overall. It aired on October 24, 2012.

Synopsis

Cast

Main cast

Guest starring

Co-starring

Uncredited

Plot

Oliver tracks down another name on The List, James Holder. However, before he can get the answers he wants, Holder is killed by an assassin known as Deadshot, who uses bullets laced with curare. Initially, the police suspect that The Hood is responsible for the murder, but the evidence begins to prove otherwise. Oliver decides to build a new night club above his hideout to explain where he goes at night. While scoping out the competition with Tommy at Poison, Oliver finds Thea, who reveals that Laurel and Tommy had slept together during his absence. Laurel becomes suspicious when Oliver does not react to the news.

Meanwhile, Oliver uses his contacts in the Solntsevskaya Bratva to learn the assassin's true identity, Floyd Lawton. He is able to track Floyd down, but the latter escapes after a shootout. Oliver retrieves a bullet-ridden laptop from Floyd and takes it to Felicity Smoak, an IT specialist at Queen Consolidated, in hopes she can retrieve information from it. Felicity is able to do so and reveals the laptop is actually owned by Warren Patel and contains blueprints for the Exchange Building, where an auction for a company called Unidac Industries is taking place. Oliver realizes that Deadshot has been hired by Patel to take out the competition for the bidding of Unidac. He enlists Quentin's help to protect the building and stop Deadshot from assassinating more potential buyers.

At the auction, Oliver manages to stop Deadshot by shooting an arrow through his eyepiece, seemingly killing the latter, but his bodyguard John Diggle is shot by one of Deadshot's stray bullets. Oliver is forced to reveal his true identity as the vigilante to John in order to save his life.

In another flashback, it is revealed that the archer who attacked Oliver was actually trying to help him. Oliver understands and escapes, but is pursued by an unknown group of armed men.

Trivia

  • The address of the motel that Deadshot hides in is called Papp Motel, which is a reference to George Papp, one of the co-creators of Green Arrow.
    • Also, Papp Motel's address is 1700 Broadway. The offices of DC Comics are located at 1700 Broadway in New York City.
  • At CNRI, Joanna asks Laurel for the depositions in the Jurgens case. This is a reference to Dan Jurgens, an American comic book writer and artist, who is especially well-known for his work on the Superman comics.
  • This episode marks the first appearance of Felicity Smoak and was originally meant to be her only appearance. However, positive fan reaction to the chemistry between Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards resulted in Felicity being given a recurring role throughout the season and eventually joining the main cast in Season 2.
    • This could be considered the episode when Team Arrow was officially founded, as Diggle discovers Oliver's identity and it introduced future member Felicity.
  • Some of the names on Deadshot's chest are crew members of Arrow: Gordon Verheul, Todd Pittson, and Ken Shane. Two other names are from the comics and linked to the kidnapping of Deadshot's son: Wes Anselm and Andy Haskell.
    • Also, the name Andrew Diggle is shown, referring to John Diggle's brother.
    • Ken Shane’s name is also seen in the beginning of the episode, just above James Holder on the List.
  • Upon realizing "Oliver's" laptop is associated with Warren Patel, who's competing against Walter Steele in the auction for Unidac Industries, Felicity tells Oliver she doesn't want to get involved in any "Shakespearean family drama"; she elaborates this point by referencing William Shakespeare's play Hamlet and three of its characters: Claudius, Gertrude, and Hamlet (the titular character), whom she connects to Walter, Moira, and Oliver, respectively.

Goofs

  • When James Holder is shot by Deadshot, he falls into his swimming pool and the blood from his wound turns the water red. The next day, however while the police are investigating his murder, the swimming pool is completely clear, with no evidence that it was cleaned by CSIs.
  • In the subtitles for the episode on Netflix, James Holder is mistakenly identified as "Rasmussen". This name comes from Carl Rasmussen, who is killed later in the episode.

Production

Preparation ran from July 19 until July 27, 2012. Shooting ran from July 30 until August 9, 2012.[1]

Videos

References