This week's episode of Arrow was called Beyond Redemption, yet it continued to prove that the show very much isn't that. Arrow Season 3 was a low-point for the show, but the start to the fourth year is already making up for it and then some; it may be the strongest, most consistent opening bunch of episodes they've delivered so far. You could even use the death and revival of Sara Lance to draw a parallel to the show's quality. It took a big dip following her death, as that hung over the show for an entire season, and it was impossible to shake the feeling of misery. Now she's back, and while her own storyline is pretty dark, it's coincided with the show getting back to its best as well. Beyond Redemption, then, continued that run of form. We returned to Oliver's Mayoral campaign, which wasn't mentioned last week, had plenty of Team Arrow action (though sadly no OG stuff), and made some big developments in a variety of plotlines, including Quentin and Damien Darhk, Sara's return, and Ray communicating with Felicity. Much like last week's villain Double Down, however, the show is still holding its cards close to the chest in these early stages, and we're left once again with a few mysteries to solve.
NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far.
A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.
