Invasion!
- Episode aired Nov 30, 2016
- TV-14
- 42m
Oliver wakes up to a life in which his parents are alive and he is about to marry Laurel; Felicity faces a new threat with the help of The Flash and Supergirl.Oliver wakes up to a life in which his parents are alive and he is about to marry Laurel; Felicity faces a new threat with the help of The Flash and Supergirl.Oliver wakes up to a life in which his parents are alive and he is about to marry Laurel; Felicity faces a new threat with the help of The Flash and Supergirl.
- Adrian Chase
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the 100th episode of the series.
- GoofsWhen Sarah Lance instinctively beats up a thug in the mansion and asks Oliver how she could possibly know kung fu (not knowing she's in the Dominator VR), Oliver says she most likely used Jeet Kune Do (which the late Bruce Lee created prior to his death). Despite the nonfiction reference to Bruce Lee's style, the League Of Shadows has been in existence for centuries in Nanda Parbat, Tibet and it is highly unlikely they would have adopted Lee's Jeet Kune Do (which he created in the West) and was considered a controversial style at the time of its introduction. It would be more consistent with Arrow continuity if Oliver surmised Sarah had used Wing Chun considering Team Arrow members have been shown training on the WC wooden dummy and this style was created in the late 18th century in China, thus allowing the LoS ample time to assimilate the style.
- Quotes
Moira Queen: You're never without me, my beautiful boy. There's nothing else to say except I could not be more proud of you've become - someone else - something else.
Felicity Smoak: You honor the dead by fighting. AND YOU ARE *NOT DONE* FIGHTING!
Tommy Merlyn: I know I called you a murderer. But you are not. You are a hero!
Roy Harper: You saved my life. You gave me a purpose. This time we had to save you.
Laurel Lance: I know who you are in your *bones*, Oliver. And that person doesn't give up!
Robert Queen: It's your responsibility now!
- Crazy creditsTo be continued on DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
- ConnectionsFeatured in Allied: The Invasion Complex (The Flash) (2016)
The first thing that was great about this episode was the crossover aspect. The Flash, Supergirl and Cisco all came over to Star City. they team up with Felicity and with some of the recruits, Wild Dog, Ragman and Mr Terrific. The crossover stuff however was very small in this episode however. Supergirl really was there for about three minutes but it was awesome to see her on Arrow. When Arrow started no one could've imagined we would have a Superman level hero on there. and we get the wave-rider at the end of the episode with Citizen Steel showing up which was a nice touch.
Most of the episode was dedicated to celebrating Arrows 100th episode. We got to see almost every old character back in this episode. Laurel Lance, Deathstroke, Malcolm Merlyn, Damien Darhk, Moira Queen, Robert Queen. they we all saw in person how ever Tommy Merlyn and Roy Harper both appeared as holograms or visions to Oliver at the end. The acting was on point and the emotional levels rose as the episode went on. The crossover aspect did not take anything away from the celebration.
It all took place in an alternate reality and none of the returning characters were real but it was great to see them none the less. It just showed me how much I miss the character of Moira Queen and it was a pure pleasure to have her back. the scene with her and Thea was so emotional that it made me tear up. But the moment at the end when Oliver pretty much says goodbye to his parents made me cry completely. It was sort of the same as flashpoint earlier this year but was far more emotional just because the character of Moira Queen was one of the most developed characters within the first two seasons where as I don't know nor do I care about the character of Nora Allen.
And the scenes with Laurel were just sad. I wish she was still around, and I wish we could have her back. We even got to see them almost being married. but that didn't fully happen. In the end it was sad to leave Laurel behind but I know its not too long until we see her again.
All in all this episode was great. the return of the old characters was done really really well and was really emotional. The crossover aspect was great and I cant wait to see how it all ends in tomorrows episode of legends of tomorrow.
- shortm-16876
- Dec 1, 2016
Details
- Runtime42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD