DOLPH LUNDGREN IS IN THE HOOOOOOOUUUUUSE!
The present:
We open on Green Arrow and Spartan tracking Prometheus.
They enter an abandoned warehouse with an alarming number of flaming torches left burning unattended.
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Man, do I love an overly dramatic villain.
They havent forgotten Rene spilled the Green Arrows identity during his recent torture sesh, after all.
Also, Thea wants Star City to host a music and arts festival to boost tourism and revenue.
The Bladed Menace?).
Oliver finally lets Felicity call in the rest of the team to get the situation under control.
Yeah, thats not good for team unity.
failed the city when he returned to life five years ago.
Let me get this straight: Youve got a to kill list, andImthe out-of-control one?
But he didnt fall off the wagon; he was neveronit in the first place.
Speaking of alcohol, the Arrowlettes have gathered to drink Rorys family-recipe schnapps and complain about their boss.
Evelyn, especially, isnt sure how shell do in the field with this distrust lingering in her mind.
And now we come to the second installment of John Diggle, talk therapist.
Olivers upset about his teams horrified reaction to the reveal of his murdery past.
John tries to make him see their surprise is a sign of how far Olivers come.
I know the difference between a good kill and one made out of rage.
Weird timing, Fi.
Artemis and Prometheus fight as Felicity worries about Artemis radio silence.
She dispatches Green Arrow, who arrives in time to save the day.
He also swears hell keep the newbies informed in the future.
They both apologize, he promises to be better, and she promises to be patient with him.
Wow, that went a lot better than I expected, she mutters.
But then Billy hits her with questions about the Green Arrow: Do you know where he lives?
Is his face all scarred or something?
Is that why he wears a hood?
Oh, Billy, if only you knew just howmuchshe knows about whats under the hood.
She covers for Quentins absence and the Arrowlettes skip off to listen to music.
This leads them both to the same conclusion: Prometheus has access to SCPD lockup.
He also promises Oliver will learn other useful skills, like metal welding.
I love that Bratva doubles as a trade school!
Although, not a very good one, since Oliver accidentally detonates his practice bomb in the bar.
Hes also got a bomb stashed under a layer of cash in his briefcase.
And then, enter!
He holds a drink and cigarette in one hand as he nonchalantly snaps Olivers partners neck.
And then we learn Kovar knows all about Oliver Queen: Ive been looking forward to meeting you.
And with that, Im officially more interested in the Bratva storyline than anything else this season.
Also, Dolph Lundgren remains terrifyingly imposing even 31 years after hekilled Apollo Creed.
Thoughts for your quiver:
