Arrow review – 2×03: ‘Broken Dolls’

Laurel (Katie Cassidy) throws The Hood under the boss in Arrow 2x03

This week on Arrow: we turn the spotlight on the Lance family as Laurel (Katie Cassidy) mistakes being bitchy for grieving and former Detective Lance, now Beat Cop Lance (Paul Blackthorne) gets far too psychoanalytic in his pursuit of the bad Continue reading

Arrow review – 2×02: ‘Identity’

Identity

The second episode of The CW’s Arrow suggests that the fall-out from the destruction of the Glades will continue to drive the narrative for some time as ‘Identity’ explores how crime festers in the areas most devastated by tragedy. Let’s bitch Continue reading

Arrow review – 2×01: ‘City Of Heroes’

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One show was a huge surprise last year – the rare kind of self-assured show that jumps out of the box relatively fully-formed, with a distinctive tone and well-defined (albeit work-in-progress) characters. That show was Arrow and it’s finally back for S2. Is Continue reading

Arrow review – 1×23: ‘Sacrifice’

Sacrifice

The Undertaking is upon us and destruction is guaranteed on the season finale of The CW’s Arrow. Can Oliver (Stephen Amell) and company defuse Malcolm Merlyn’s (John Barrowman) earthquake device before it levels the Glades? As if you even have to Continue reading

Arrow review – 1×22: ‘Darkness On The Edge Of Town’

Darkness on the Edge of Town

We’ve nearly reached the season finale of The CW’s Arrow and there are revelations around every corner as Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) goes after his arch enemy, Malcolm Merlyn (John Barrowman). Let’s bitch it out…

Arrow review – 1 x 21 : ‘The Undertaking’

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Finally! We are finally reunited with Walter (Colin Salmon), we are reminded that Moira (Susanna Thompson) has no heart and we learn through flashbacks what the undertaking is all about. Arrow offers up more information as the first season starts Continue reading

Arrow review – 1×20: ‘Home Invasion’

Home Invasion

After an extended break, Arrow returns with a fairly simplistic, mostly standalone plot that is saved primarily on the strength of a key guest star. Let’s bitch it out…

Arrow review – 1×19: ‘Unfinished Business’

Tai-chi 'island style' on 'Unfinished Business'

Vertigo is back on the table as The Count (Seth Gabel) returns to wreak havoc on Arrow. But all is not what it seems in an episode that’s really interested in exploring the personal vendettas our characters carry and how they Continue reading

Arrow review – 1×17: ‘The Huntress Returns’

Huntress (Jessica De Gouw) returns to play with Oliver (Stephen Ammell)

After what seems like ages, Arrow returns and brings with it the return of S1′s best villain thus far: Jessica De Gouw’s Huntress. So how does Oliver (Stephen Ammell) handle his various girlfriends? Let’s bitch it out…

Arrow review – 1×15: ‘Dodger’

Stop fussing or I'll never get this Lindsay Lohan sobriety necklace on. Felicity (Emily X) and Diggle (David Ramsey) prepare to party in Arrow 1x15

Arrow‘s surprisingly self-assured first season continues with an episode that proves the series has its formula down pat as ‘Dodger’ deftly balances its procedural case of the week with its broader mythology. Let’s bitch it out…