I didn't look up any information about this particular episode of "Arrow" because of Quentin Lance's return, I didn't want to be spoiled about any of the details... and it paid off. My favorite film of all time is "Groundhog Day" and this episode was a match made in heaven when it came to my personal tastes in film / TV.
I absolutely loved the way that this episode used emotion, Quentin being the person that Oliver needed to have that final conversation with was pretty devastating, especially because he stands as being in my top 3 characters of the entire series. Laurel getting some much needed closure with Quentin after the season six finale was also a highlight during this one's runtime.
I've always adored the episodes that focus purely on Oliver, and this one does just that. It reminded me of classics like, "Three Ghosts", "Kapiushon" and "Fundamentals" from seasons past. I think that Stephen Amell and Paul Blackthorne bring their 'A' game when it comes to the emotional scenes, you really feel the years that they've spent on screen together during this episode.
Having Lyla being the person that betrays Oliver, Diggle and Laurel was a good choice given Diggle's relationship with her and the past seasons that shes spent on screen. I also loved the cliffhanger bringing all of our heroes back to where it all began... Lian Yu... its Mandarin for Purgatory.
I cannot wait for next week's episode, I feel like the best is yet to come, and when this episode feels like the best that "Arrow" has to offer, it makes me even more excited to think of an episode of better quality. The writers have really upped their game this year.
Score: 10/10
I absolutely loved the way that this episode used emotion, Quentin being the person that Oliver needed to have that final conversation with was pretty devastating, especially because he stands as being in my top 3 characters of the entire series. Laurel getting some much needed closure with Quentin after the season six finale was also a highlight during this one's runtime.
I've always adored the episodes that focus purely on Oliver, and this one does just that. It reminded me of classics like, "Three Ghosts", "Kapiushon" and "Fundamentals" from seasons past. I think that Stephen Amell and Paul Blackthorne bring their 'A' game when it comes to the emotional scenes, you really feel the years that they've spent on screen together during this episode.
Having Lyla being the person that betrays Oliver, Diggle and Laurel was a good choice given Diggle's relationship with her and the past seasons that shes spent on screen. I also loved the cliffhanger bringing all of our heroes back to where it all began... Lian Yu... its Mandarin for Purgatory.
I cannot wait for next week's episode, I feel like the best is yet to come, and when this episode feels like the best that "Arrow" has to offer, it makes me even more excited to think of an episode of better quality. The writers have really upped their game this year.
Score: 10/10