Arrow Season 5 Finale: Predicting Who Lived And Who Died In 'Lian Yu'

12. Slade Wilson

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Easily one of the most exciting parts of the finale was the return of Manu Bennett's Slade Wilson. Although we didn't get to see too much of Deathstroke in action, there was enough, and even better were the scenes focused on Slade and Oliver's relationship and regrets. Plus the show had a lot of fun in tricking the audience into thinking Slade had betrayed Oliver, when really he hadn't.

Deathstroke is the series' greatest villain, so for that alone it'd be strange for him to bow out without a more singular send-off. But the episode also opened up potential for Wilson to become more of an anti-hero, as it showed how different he is without the Mirakuru. It's unlikely Bennett will return as a regular, but there's definite scope for future appearances from him - including finding his own son.

Prediction: Lives

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