tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post3959915390599594578..comments2024-03-29T06:56:12.797-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Arrow: SacrificeBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-54491755711220810552022-04-14T08:55:46.330-04:002022-04-14T08:55:46.330-04:00Frank, I know there's an issue (it's Blogg...Frank, I know there's an issue (it's Blogger's fault) and I'd add instructions to the comment form, but I'm not sure what works and what doesn't, and with which browsers.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-88891936095967971722022-04-14T05:34:32.738-04:002022-04-14T05:34:32.738-04:00Ah thanks for replying! Half glad it's just no...Ah thanks for replying! Half glad it's just not me, it at least means it's not me doing something crazy :). So Edge does work sometimes? I don't have Chrome on my computer...<br /><br />Maybe the comment form could have a little comment about trying in Chrome, since I was really confused when my comments disappeared. Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-91663827887217469302022-04-13T14:48:53.660-04:002022-04-13T14:48:53.660-04:00I was enjoying my switch from Firefox to Edge, it ...I was enjoying my switch from Firefox to Edge, it came with some features I found really useful and never knew I needed that Firecocks didn't (though that also means it has almost triple the amount of useless features I can't turn off, but the clutter is manageable/ignore-able for now). BUT, and although Doux-posting wasn't counted among the reasons I needed to dump Firefox I was looking forward to my comments no longer being eaten up here as the icing on the cake. But it happened lol. Only just once, still a better track record than on Firefox, but it's a shame. I wonder what it is. <br /><br />Anyway I still have to just Copy my comments for safety before clicking Publish.Onigirlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10070327483035350298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-86643698632547503172022-04-12T11:35:01.478-04:002022-04-12T11:35:01.478-04:00Loved the episode. One major annoying thing though...Loved the episode. One major annoying thing though. What is up with Laurel?? Her dad phones her, to tell her, with his probable last words, to get away asap and... she just continues packing boxes? I almost yelled at the screen for how bad of a move that was. Really makes Laurel a worse character to be so irrational.<br /><br />I don't want to just complain<br />So I'll add to the chorus of people saying it was brave that they dared to destroy the glades!<br /><br />Ps. Firefox and Edge seem to eat all my comments, which just disappear. Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-38175685614002940492022-01-22T16:19:12.490-05:002022-01-22T16:19:12.490-05:00It was certainly a very strong finish to the seaso...It was certainly a very strong finish to the season with some great character beats for Moira and Tommy. I also liked that they were brave enough to have Arrow fail to completely stop the undertaking because the evil genius designed his plan in a sensible way. Not only was there redundancy, it was noticeably lacking in excessive complexity. I often struggle to believe in incredibly elaborate plans where so many things need to go right for them to work; that just killed the first season of 24 for me. An earthquake isn't exactly a surgical strike to remove the Glades and would have had impacts on surrounding areas but Malcolm showed that he doesn't care about collateral damage. It's still bonkers to think that wiping out a neighborhood will wipe out the problem--the demand for drugs will still exist in the city and a new Glades will inevitably develop. But it's a relatively believable sort of bonkers.<br /><br />On the season as a whole, my biggest issue was with the Island sequences. Not that they're uninteresting, but I don't see that having hours of them really supports the main plot beyond showing how he gained his skills and learned to be ruthless. The fact that I struggled to suspend disbelief in almost every aspect of the story didn't help, either.<br /><br />The Tommy/Laurel/Ollie triangle was resolved in a surprisingly effective way, though I'm guessing Tommy's death will cast a shadow between them. Team Arrow has come together nicely. Thea's characterization still feels a bit inconsistent to me, though.magrittenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-19012340482015632202015-01-25T09:27:52.346-05:002015-01-25T09:27:52.346-05:00Bastards! They killed Tommy! I so did not see that...Bastards! They killed Tommy! I so did not see that coming.<br /><br />Ok, so, the sacrifice theme was actually annoying. Fifteen minutes into the episode I was tired of how many times the word itself had already been said. Come on, guys, subtlety.<br /><br />Having that said, they did everything else pretty well. The red herring of detective Lance’s last phone call to Laurel, the big red herring that built through the last few episodes that had us believing Tommy would become the Dark Archer after his. Major kudos to the writers.Looking back, Tommy’s arc is very, very sad and possibly the high point of the season. It’s funny, because when I first watched the pilot I wasn’t pleased by the possibility of a Tommy/Laurel/Oliver love triangle, but the writers pulled it off to great effects.<br /><br />It was very good that they went ahead with the Undertaking. It made for some very powerful moments, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it impacts season two.<br /><br />Oliver escaping his imprisonment was another good moment. It gave some meaning to all those shirtless scenes of Stephen Amell working out: “see, guys, now he’s able to shirtlessly work out his way to freedom, it was not about sexualizing the actor, it was all leading up to here”. That might be sarcasm, but I’m not complaining.<br /><br />Another good moment: Moira’s confession. I think I can finally decide that I like her.<br /><br />For the season as a whole, it was not must watch TV, but it was solid entertainment and it got better and better. Amell also improved a lot, and delivered his best work on his final scene with Tommy (so much so that I wished the show had fade to black with a silent shot of the two of them, instead of going outside to show the destruction of the Glades with a hero score playing). His Oliver grew a lot on me and has become one of my favorites.<br /><br />Now I’m waiting for season two to become available on Netflix.Lamounierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00225447169375363236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-41779490373966194682015-01-08T21:50:54.344-05:002015-01-08T21:50:54.344-05:00Amazing episode! I wanted to point out that even ...Amazing episode! I wanted to point out that even though the more obvious hints are that Roy will become Arrow's sidekick, there was one more subtle indication that Thea could also become a sidekick: "I have wicked aim." =)Mariannahttp://www.mariannahorn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-29385086024746331692013-05-28T12:45:19.853-04:002013-05-28T12:45:19.853-04:00What a great season finale. I did not see the des...What a great season finale. I did not see the destruction of the Glades nor did I see Tommy's death. Both were beautifully handled and left me very excited for next season.<br /><br />Great season of reviews, J.D. I have learned a lot about the comics from reading them and they are one of the reasons I stuck with the show at the beginning. Thanks.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-51369924314242621042013-05-21T11:58:23.274-04:002013-05-21T11:58:23.274-04:00Yes, we're aware. It's been mentioned in e...Yes, we're aware. It's been mentioned in earlier reviews.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-42708231797982033472013-05-21T11:43:45.503-04:002013-05-21T11:43:45.503-04:00you guys do realize that roy is going to turn into...you guys do realize that roy is going to turn into speedy right? he is always wearing a red hoodie.PhantomZodakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696164933180996793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72999089442822255002013-05-19T22:46:49.940-04:002013-05-19T22:46:49.940-04:00Great episode. They really turned all my theories ...Great episode. They really turned all my theories on their heads. Good job writers!<br /><br />Sure Ollie gave Fyres a sweet throat surgery but I dunno if that necessarily means he became "the hero" yet. I think it was more of a "baptised in blood" situation and came out a new man, ready to become the guy we saw at the beginning of the show. We also gotta remember he wasn't exactly heroic at the start of the show either.Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265555641080269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-50425301380719155792013-05-17T13:38:49.714-04:002013-05-17T13:38:49.714-04:00Loved this whole season. It has been a wonderful j...Loved this whole season. It has been a wonderful journey. I was also surprised that Tommy died, was so sure he was going to avenge his father's death next season. And I was sure Dig or Quentin wouldn't make it. I'm glad they did!<br /><br />I'm with Billie about Roy Harper. Can't wait to see what they are going to do with him next season when his bumped up to series regular.TJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-32130990298958492702013-05-17T11:30:31.440-04:002013-05-17T11:30:31.440-04:00Loved the episode. It sure did pack an emotional p...Loved the episode. It sure did pack an emotional punch. I loved the part where Papa Merlyn just exploded in anger and said they all deserved to die. Tommy's reaction was so startled at the sudden explosion that I can't help but think it was a genuine reaction. John Barrowman really shocked me with the vehemence in his voice. What a great actor!Austinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-90238416937036129122013-05-17T10:45:25.467-04:002013-05-17T10:45:25.467-04:00I was surprised at where they went, too. Character...I was surprised at where they went, too. Characters died that I didn't think would die. I honestly didn't think they'd go through with the Glades thing, and I didn't expect Moira to do what she did. Oliver reached hero status in the Island flashbacks already, sooner than I expected -- but hey, it's the season finale.<br /><br />And I was glad that Dig, Felicity and Quentin all made it. I was sure we were going to lose one of them, and I so didn't want to lose any of them. I've started to truly like Stephen Amell's Oliver, too. He's grown into the part, hasn't he?<br /><br />The only complaint I have about this season was we didn't get enough of Roy Harper. I got very fond of Colton Haynes during the second season of <i>Teen Wolf</i> and I'm looking forward to what they do with him next season.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com