Let’s check back in with Eight Pack Oliver and see what’s going on. Gratuitous shirtless workout session: check. Broody emo face: Check. Let’s go.
Ollie still has some serious PTSD from THE ISLAND but isn’t super great at dealing with it. People are still all pissed at him for having indirectly killed their sister/daughter and he’s pretty caught up in REEEVEEEENGE to really care all that much.
Can’t they go easy on him? I mean he’s pretty dreamy and hey, guys, Ollie was shipwrecked on a goddamn island! And guessing by his scars was attacked by some kind of barracuda or giant praying mantis. Do you think he fashioned a fishing pole of some sort and caught fish? That island probably didn’t support any large land mammals so he must have resorted to fish and vegetables. How else could he have kept his girlish figure? He’s like 0% body fat. You can only sustain that by eating low fat proteins and lots of vegetables. Just ask Wolverine! Whose fake half adamantium sister showed up in this episode.
Lady Deathstrike is in charge of the Triad in Starling City with a pimping Lady Gaga wig. She tries to kill Ollie’s fake girlfriend in some tight freaking body suit. It’s sexy as hell but how does she move like that? That outfit has GOT to be crazy tight. She’s got some killer knife skills and martial arts but Ollie’s reluctant bodyguard has moves that I feel will be explained later and aid in some character development. Maybe he was a Seal 6!
This sophomore offering is pretty decent. I wonder if/when some other super heroes will show up. Starling City is close to Gotham and Metropolis, right? So maybe Superman can make a brief appearance. But basically some people got arrowed and some fights happen and I think next weeks will be pretty good. Deadshot!
I think that now we’ve established all the major players we can start to get into some interesting stories so I remain optimistic about this show. How often do I say that?
