Synopsis:
Oliver and his team destroy the lab at the Applied Sciences division of Queen Consolidated so that Slade can't use it to mass-produce the Mirakuru. In response, Slade attacks the team at their hideout and steals an electronic Skeleton Key. He uses the key to steal a bio-transfuser from a S.T.A.R. Labs facility that Caitlin Snow and Cisco Ramon work at that will allow him to transfer his Mirakuru-infused blood to the convicts he freed. Oliver tracks Slade and discovers that he has kidnapped Roy and is using him to transfuse the blood. Oliver rescues Roy, and Isabel is mortally wounded in the battle. Later, Oliver reveals there is a cure for the Mirakuru and Felicity goes to S.T.A.R. Labs to have Caitlin and Cisco create an antidote. Meanwhile, Laurel investigates Oliver being the Arrow, which leads her to discover that Sara is the Canary. Laurel stops her investigation when her father tells her that the Arrow's identity is irrelevant to the symbol that he represents. Laurel later blackmails her supervisor into releasing and reinstating her father. Slade's army of Mirakuru warriors gather and Slade uses his blood to heal and empower Isabel as well. In flashbacks, Oliver kills Ivo after he tells him and Sara about the Mirakuru cure.
A good episode overall, some some nice tension - especially the surprise of when we see how Slade is powering his army.
A bit more cross-over with the Flash characters? Shame that one of them looked just like Fitz from Agents of Shield, who also looked like Kiera Knightley's character from the Thor franchise.
Not sure why Oliver blew up the labs, though - why not just take the equipment being used?
Good to see Laurel and Lance's discussion, about the importance of Arrow being a symbol, not just a man. And good to see Laurel's reaction - what did Slade expect her to do, when Oliver had held her photo close with him on the island? Also seems to further prepare for the long-term relationship with Oliver, which means that Sarah is now in the way - she'll either have to move on (unlikely) or be killed by Slade. And I think we've had enough foreshadowing of the potential for the latter.
Will be interesting to see how this resolves...
Oliver and his team destroy the lab at the Applied Sciences division of Queen Consolidated so that Slade can't use it to mass-produce the Mirakuru. In response, Slade attacks the team at their hideout and steals an electronic Skeleton Key. He uses the key to steal a bio-transfuser from a S.T.A.R. Labs facility that Caitlin Snow and Cisco Ramon work at that will allow him to transfer his Mirakuru-infused blood to the convicts he freed. Oliver tracks Slade and discovers that he has kidnapped Roy and is using him to transfuse the blood. Oliver rescues Roy, and Isabel is mortally wounded in the battle. Later, Oliver reveals there is a cure for the Mirakuru and Felicity goes to S.T.A.R. Labs to have Caitlin and Cisco create an antidote. Meanwhile, Laurel investigates Oliver being the Arrow, which leads her to discover that Sara is the Canary. Laurel stops her investigation when her father tells her that the Arrow's identity is irrelevant to the symbol that he represents. Laurel later blackmails her supervisor into releasing and reinstating her father. Slade's army of Mirakuru warriors gather and Slade uses his blood to heal and empower Isabel as well. In flashbacks, Oliver kills Ivo after he tells him and Sara about the Mirakuru cure.
A good episode overall, some some nice tension - especially the surprise of when we see how Slade is powering his army.
A bit more cross-over with the Flash characters? Shame that one of them looked just like Fitz from Agents of Shield, who also looked like Kiera Knightley's character from the Thor franchise.
Not sure why Oliver blew up the labs, though - why not just take the equipment being used?
Good to see Laurel and Lance's discussion, about the importance of Arrow being a symbol, not just a man. And good to see Laurel's reaction - what did Slade expect her to do, when Oliver had held her photo close with him on the island? Also seems to further prepare for the long-term relationship with Oliver, which means that Sarah is now in the way - she'll either have to move on (unlikely) or be killed by Slade. And I think we've had enough foreshadowing of the potential for the latter.
Will be interesting to see how this resolves...
