This episode fittingly titled "Prochnost" is a homage to the season 5 flashbacks. It had numerous noteworthy Easter Eggs and callbacks to season 5. My favorite callback was when Mia fought the Bratva goons and tried to ring the bell in the process. It is a callback to season 5 episode 2 where Oliver is trying to get recruited into the Bratva.
One of the many things I love about this season is Oliver and Mia's relationship and how that dynamic shifts this episode. The training montage where Oliver trains Mia to eventually take over the Green Arrow mantle was perfect and a great father-daughter bonding moment.
I missed Anatoly on the show. He brings a certain element to the episode that makes his appearance more likable. His interactions with Oliver were all heartfelt and poignant. The friendship between these characters have really come a long way. The episode served as a great reunion and farewell to a beloved character of the show.
I kind of suspected that Laurel will have a change of heart and not betray Oliver again. It was quite evident in this episode that Laurel was not keen on succumbing back to her old habits. I believe that the Monitor was testing Laurel to see if she is strong enough for the coming crisis.
It was great to see Roy Harper return and him donning the Arsenal costume once more. Apparently, Roy has been living off the grid and changed his name to the alias Jason Todd. This is a noticeable callback to the penultimate episode of season 3 where Thea comes to visit him. In this episode, Diggle was the one who saw him out and asked for help. Roy is still dealing with his bloodlust and the guilt of murdering two people. Could this be the reason why Roy exiled himself to Lian Yu?
To conclude, this episode hit all the right notes for me. It was a fun and invigorating episode that further builds up the dynamic between Oliver and Mia. Mia is truly is the epitome of Oliver and Felicity. She has the wits, beauty and intelligence of Felicity and the strength, compassion, selflessness and stubbornness of Oliver. I am enthused to see how the last couple of episodes before the crossover pan out, now that Oliver knows that Lyla is working with the Monitor. What is the Monitor trying to accomplish?
One of the many things I love about this season is Oliver and Mia's relationship and how that dynamic shifts this episode. The training montage where Oliver trains Mia to eventually take over the Green Arrow mantle was perfect and a great father-daughter bonding moment.
I missed Anatoly on the show. He brings a certain element to the episode that makes his appearance more likable. His interactions with Oliver were all heartfelt and poignant. The friendship between these characters have really come a long way. The episode served as a great reunion and farewell to a beloved character of the show.
I kind of suspected that Laurel will have a change of heart and not betray Oliver again. It was quite evident in this episode that Laurel was not keen on succumbing back to her old habits. I believe that the Monitor was testing Laurel to see if she is strong enough for the coming crisis.
It was great to see Roy Harper return and him donning the Arsenal costume once more. Apparently, Roy has been living off the grid and changed his name to the alias Jason Todd. This is a noticeable callback to the penultimate episode of season 3 where Thea comes to visit him. In this episode, Diggle was the one who saw him out and asked for help. Roy is still dealing with his bloodlust and the guilt of murdering two people. Could this be the reason why Roy exiled himself to Lian Yu?
To conclude, this episode hit all the right notes for me. It was a fun and invigorating episode that further builds up the dynamic between Oliver and Mia. Mia is truly is the epitome of Oliver and Felicity. She has the wits, beauty and intelligence of Felicity and the strength, compassion, selflessness and stubbornness of Oliver. I am enthused to see how the last couple of episodes before the crossover pan out, now that Oliver knows that Lyla is working with the Monitor. What is the Monitor trying to accomplish?