In a new exciting season for all, we complete the series with a new set of exciting and action events: It seems that Oliver is forced to ally with an old enemy. In prison, after Oliver surrendered, he will face many challenges and positions, and this may be the biggest challenge, while Felicity will get a very exciting show, and Digley asks Curtis to hide away from Argos. On the other hand, Felicity is trying to find Diaz by any means.
James Bamford, Wendey Stanzler, Laura Belsey, Gordon Verheul, Ben Hernandez Bray, Joel Novoa, Kristin Windell, Mairzee Almas, Mark Bunting, J.J. Makaro, Ken Shane, Andi Armaganian, Alexandra La Roche, Tara Miele
There's a comically disappointing villain, a ludicrous conclusion that promises nothing good for the future, one particularly aggravating subplot, the single most unnecessary Ricardo Diaz appearance yet (really saying something).
"Emerald Archer" proved the series can venture off the beaten path when given the opportunity. This episode used the mockumentary format to good effect, even while balancing out those sequences with more traditional Arrow drama.
Might be my favorite episode of the season for one reason, and it's not because it was partially shot like a documentary about the Green Arrow: it featured all of the members of Team Arrow interacting with each other.
The hour does a good job of (finally) honoring Oliver Queen's sacrifices and accomplishments as the Green Arrow. I just wish it also honored the other aspects of the show that I've loved so much.
"Emerald Archer" is a nice little group hug between several parties. New and Original Team Arrow seem to have finally come together. It's lovely from a story perspective, but creative teams and fans both past and present were a part of it too.
"Emerald Archer" was, in many ways, a love letter to everything that has made Arrow the success that it is today while remaining firmly grounded in the show's current storylines, and the result was near-perfection.
While it had the potential to be more strange than entertaining, the 150th episode of Arrow managed to be one of the season's best. It did an excellent job of balancing nostalgia with major plotline developments.