tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3458404272003137969..comments2024-03-28T17:08:01.559-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Arrow: Time of DeathBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62487004983797447142014-03-08T06:51:18.567-05:002014-03-08T06:51:18.567-05:00[I]f you're stranded on a desert island, never...<i>[I]f you're stranded on a desert island, never wave at a plane overhead, because it will inevitably crash.</i> Hilarious. I laughed out loud.<br /><br />This episode really brought home for me what I like so much about this show. While the villain of the week is usually fun and the action scenes are always exciting, it is the relationships among the characters that keep me coming back. This week was chock full of small, yet wonderful, moments.<br /><br />Quentin's apology, the reveal of Sin as the pilot's daughter, Diggle supporting Felicity, Ollie's finally lashing out at Laurel were all well played and resonant. I must admit that Sara and Laurel's reunion moved me, although I do not think we have seen the last of Laurel's descent.<br /><br />Great review, as always, J.D.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-89063419273443579782014-03-04T21:39:30.067-05:002014-03-04T21:39:30.067-05:00If I remember correctly Caity Lotz is a B-girl and...If I remember correctly Caity Lotz is a B-girl and a traceur so she's got fit in spades. I'm going to be disappointed if they write her off to shoehorn Laurel into her slot.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me about Canary and Arrow meeting up with Quentin, that scene was great. I always like the Batman interacting with Gordon scenes so seeing something similar but with TWO vigilantes was extra special.<br /><br />I don't see Diggle and Felicity as having romantic vibes because I feel like Dig is just that center in the group to encourage both Ollie and Felicity. He just handles them in different ways. Not to mention, Dig already has his ex-sister-in-law and his ex-wife to deal with. You know him and his ex-wife are still feelin' each other serious business. And now they they're gonna be doing Suicide Squad stuff together it's gonna get real.<br /><br />I hope this show sticks around for the sweet spot and doesn't overstay its welcome. So far so good for me.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44022363898281747112014-03-04T19:27:58.380-05:002014-03-04T19:27:58.380-05:00Robert Knepper's always fun to watch, the main...Robert Knepper's always fun to watch, the main reason I think why this appearance wasn't quite as memorable is because the episode wasn't really about him. It was much more about the main characters and their relationships to each other. And on that front, I thought this episode did very well. <br /><br />I really enjoyed the scene with Quentin making his amends to Oliver, in large part because I imagined what Quentin's reaction would be if he knew the WHOLE truth. <br /><br />I also smiled at the scene with Quentin, Arrow & Canary in the alley. Quentin's gotten quite comfy with the idea of working with vigilantes, and with his daughter being one of them. I can't wait to see what Laurel's reaction will be when she learns about Sara being the Canary. And speaking of Sara, holy CRAP Caity Lotz is fit. WOW. She's been such a great addition to the show this year, I'm so scared that they intend to kill her off at some point to push Laurel towards taking up the Canary mantle. <br /><br />The whole plot involving Felicity and her insecurity about her place on Team Arrow was well done. Quality work all around by the writers and actors. Felicity suddenly feeling useless could have come off as silly and childish, but it was handled well. And the rest of Team Arrow could have come across as patronizing, but they didn't. I especially liked that they didn't set up some kind of catty rivalry between Felicity and Sara. In fact, I could easily see the two ladies tag-team teasing Oliver in the future. Oh, and did anyone else sense a slightly romantic vibe between Felicity and Diggle in this episode? Of course, the comedic highlight of the episode was DEFINITELY Felicity high on painkillers. :)<br /><br />I do love the pace these writers set for themselves, having Slade reveal himself this early in the season. I vaguely recall something the showrunners said when the show was just beginning, about how they'd rather have the show only last 5 really good years than drag on for 7 or more *cough*Smallville*cough*. Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03943327351499919454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80203910421380516492014-03-04T12:49:50.248-05:002014-03-04T12:49:50.248-05:00I enjoyed this one (although I somehow managed to ...I enjoyed this one (although I somehow managed to miss the Cyn/Sara thing - I must have glanced away from the TV or something!). I love Knepper and thought he worked well as the Clock King. Definitely a villain to bring back.<br /><br />What I increasingly love about Arrow is that it has the capacity to surprise me. It's not exactly the twists - it's not that I think, "Wow, what a great twist!", I think "Wow, I can't believe they actually did that." At the end of last season I was surprised when Merlyn's plan to raze the Glades actually worked. For this episode, I was amazed that Slade just showed up to shake hands with Oliver - not half a season of muddling around in the shadows, beating around the bush, just straight up making his presence known. I like that Arrow seems unafraid to shake up the standard TV pacing like that, and hope it continues to do so going forward.Korlishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871538691871812412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-81950223684038590972014-03-04T11:54:09.238-05:002014-03-04T11:54:09.238-05:00This actually was one of my favorite episodes. It ...This actually was one of my favorite episodes. It made me feel things, and that ain't just cuz Felicity was in training clothes (I kid). But seriously I ain't Laurel's biggest fan, but seeing her reconcile with Sara hit me in the heart parts, as sudden as it was. I guess they had to give Laurel something positive, or else some people would be done with her forever. It was great seeing Ollie lay down the law on Laurel. The man finally took a stand for himself, rather than being everyone's emotional punching bag.<br /><br />The Clock King has a lot of potential, but he was probably swallowed up in the whirlwind of drama and emotions. I look forward to seeing him again as I'm a fan of Robert Knepper. He was fantastic as T-Bag.<br /><br />How about that reveal at the end? Slade gave Ollie the manliest handshake there. That was straight up Spartacus status. I can't wait to see what's coming next.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.com