ArrowFansUK Podcast

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. Here, we're discussing "Disbanded", as Oliver broke apart Team Arrow and turned to the dark side to deal with Prometheus. We talk about how effective that darker turn was, whether Anatoly's role as a villain was earned, the conflict between Oliver and Diggle, and much more.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about "Kapiushon", in which Oliver underwent some physical and psychological torture at the hands of Prometheus. It was pretty great. The flashbacks saw Oliver, Anatoly, and the remaining Bratva members attempt to stop Kovar, and we discuss why it only partly worked. We also mention the recent news of Katie Cassidy signing on as a series regular in season six and talk about how that might work.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about "Checkmate", mostly discussing the handling of Prometheus now that his identity is out. We're very positive about it. Other topics include Felicity's work with Helix and Anatoly asking the important questions in the flashbacks.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we discuss "Fighting Fire with Fire", talking at length about the reveal of Prometheus and why it didn't work as well as the show clearly wanted it to. We also break down Thea's arc, Felicity's decision to go into the darkness, an underwhelming Vigilante vs. Prometheus fight, and the quote that is quite possibly the greatest line in Arrow's 107 episodes.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we discuss "The Sin-Eater", an hour that saw the return of three female villains - China White, Cupid, and Liza Warner - with minimal success, instead finding its strengths in other aspects. That includes Thea's Moira-like act, the return of tension over Billy's death, and some entertaining - albeit not narratively strong - flashbacks. Note: If the audio sounds choppy and loosely edited together, that's because technical difficulties meant it was the only way we could get it recorded.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week's hour, "Spectre of the Gun", was Arrow's take on gun control, and was presented with minimal success. We discuss why that is and how the show could improve on this type of PSA in the future. In addition, we talk about Rene's backstory, Dinah's integration into a somewhat normal life, and Thea's return.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing "Bratva", in which Oliver had to deal with two members of his team going to a dark place, his own demons, and the looming threat of the sale of the nuclear device that General Walker stole earlier in the season. Busy times for Oliver. Elsewhere, Quentin was back, and we talk about how great it is to have Paul Blackthorne back on our screens, and we also talk about the flashbacks being in a strong place right now.

5x10 Who Are You by ArrowFansUK

We're currently about halfway through the midseason break for Arrow's fifth season, and as always, we're back with our midseason review podcast on the first nine episodes of the season. Bradley and Cory get into a whole range of things from the season so far, discussing Prometheus, the introduction of new characters, the slower approach to storytelling, and much more. We've then got our usual award categories to hand out, before we take a quick look ahead to the remainder of the season. Feel free to let us know any thoughts you had on the season as well as your nominations for the various award categories in the comments or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

5x09 What We Leave Behind by ArrowFansUK

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing the four-way, three-part "Invasion!" crossover between Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, an event that also included Arrow's 100th episode. We talk about the stakes of the Dominators' threat, how well the group of heroes come together, Flashpoint, Arrow's successful dream-like sequences, and more.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This episode, we're talking about "Vigilante", despite the fact that it's been over a week since it aired and the entirety of the crossover has aired since; unfortunately, technical issues meant that this is the earliest we could get it out. So, cast your mind back, and join us as we break down the introduction of the mysterious Vigilante, Quentin's alcoholism, Diggle and Rene's bonding, and more. Spoiler discussion on Vigilante's identity: 13:56 to 18:40

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. We had some major technical issues recording this one, which meant that it's a little delayed. Sorry for that. This week, we're talking about "So It Begins", focusing particuarly on Prometheus' greater role in the story and the recruits learning some difficult truths about Oliver. We also discuss Felicity's relationship, the flashbacks, and a very questionable scene involving public disorder.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about "Human Target", covering all the episode's major threads, including Prometheus' impactful cameo, the appearance of Wil Traval as the Human Target, Oliver and Felicity's maturing friendship, Diggle's continuing character arc, and more.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about "Penance", discussing Oliver's attempt to break Diggle out of prison and the important character arcs involved, Felicity's tough decisions, another threat from Church, a difficult time for the new recruits and much more.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing "A Matter of Trust", talking about the use of WWE's Stardust as a villain, the way the new team is progressing, Diggle's storyline and more. We also take a brief moment to contemplate how seriously we should be taking the show.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing "The Recruits", talking about how the new team's training fared, issues of trust, Diggle's storyline and more.

We finally managed to record our podcast for the season five premiere, titled "Legacy" - thanks, technology! - and in it, we break down what happened including Laurel's final words being revealed, the prospect of a new team, some questionable development for Thea and more.

Arrow returns to Sky 1 on Wednesday, October 26, and we're back with a podcast to preview the fifth season. We discuss the news that's emerged over the summer, look ahead to some potential character arcs based on what was said at San Diego Comic-Con, and share our hopes for the season.

We’re about a month after the end of Arrow’s fourth season, and that means that it’s time for one final wrap-up podcast to dissect the season as a whole. Much like the majority of our weekly podcasts throughout the year, this isn’t especially positive. However, we think that it’s a fair assessment of these 23 episodes. If you disagree, let us know! Same format as always, with some general thoughts on various plot arcs, followed by our usual award categories and ending with a brief look ahead to season five based on the limited news we had at the time of recording (which was Friday 1st July). The usual routes for communicating with us – Facebook, Twitter, email and the comments below – are open, so get in touch if you have any thoughts on anything we talk about in the podcast. A blank copy of the award categories is also listed below for those who wish to fill those out. 00:01:31 – 00:53:44 – Season 4 as a whole 00:54:07 – 01:45:53 – Awards 01:46:24 – 02:11:19 – Look ahead to season 5 Award categories: Best villain Worst villain Best action sequence Best present day scene Flashback we disliked the least (formerly known as “best flashback”) Worst scene Best guest star/character Best character Worst character Best episode Worst episode

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. Well, we've finally reached the end of the season, and, as we express in this week's episode, that provides some relief - unfortunately for the show. We dissect the finale, titled "Schism," talking about the plot holes that plagued the hour, Oliver's strange journey, the conclusion to Damien's arc and much, much more.As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. We're just one episode from the finale, talking this week about season four's penultimate hour, 'Lost in the Flood'. Among the points up for discussion is drama in the Smoak family, Oliver and Diggle's adventure underground, the fallout (or lack of) from the nuclear strike and much more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. We're nearing the end of the fourth season, and this week we're talking about the antepenultimate episode, 'Monument Point'. We discuss Damien's big plan, his enlistment of a surprising ally, the return of Noah Kuttler, Quentin and Donna, Thea spending time in her newfound dome home and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about 'Genesis' as Damien's big plan is revealed in less than spectacular fashion, Diggle deals with brotherly issues, Oliver attempts to learn magic and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing 'Canary Cry', a surprisingly solid episode of Arrow. We talk about Quentin's grief, the impact of an imposter Canary, Diggle's quest for revenge, the problematic flashbacks and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. After months of waiting, 'Eleven-Fifty-Nine' finally revealed who it is that is in the grave teased in the season four premiere. We break down the death, talking about what worked and what didn't (leaning pretty heavily towards the latter option). We're also talking about the rest of the episode, including Andy's problematic story, flashbacks and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we discuss 'Beacon of Hope', talking about the introduction of Brie Larvan to Arrow (and the reintroduction to the Arrowverse after her appearance in The Flash's first season), Felicity being away from the team, Curtis and much more. Oh, and we talk about bee puns for twenty minutes. So. Many. Bee puns. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about 'Broken Hearts', discussing Oliver and Felicity's fake wedding, the return of Cupid, Laurel being back in the courtroom and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we're breaking down 'Taken', and we really do break it down. Well, that final scene, certainly. Around a third of this podcast is spent discussing and heavily critiquing that last minute or so, and we have a lot of fun doing it. We do, of course, also tackle the remainder of the episode including Vixen's cameo appearance, Oliver's first challenge as a father and lots more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast. Note: I apologise for the varying sound quality. Unfortunately our recording software didn't want to play ball when we recorded this one.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing 'Code of Silence'. We talk about The Demolition Team, Thea's problematic characterisation, some over-the-top foreshadowing and much more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're breaking down Sins of the Father. We spend much of the podcast discussing why Arrow keeps on choosing to do what it's doing with Malcolm Merlyn, and the problems involved with that, as well as Felicity's encounter with her father and what the cliffhanger will mean for future episodes. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're talking about 'Unchained', which saw Colton Haynes' return. We break down how well the show handled Roy's return, the effectiveness of The Calculator as a villain, Felicity's adaptation problems and much more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're discussing the Diggle-centric episode 'A.W.O.L.', and spend a lot of time talking about the relationship between John and Andy. We even consider the possibility of a family comedy involving the Diggle family. Also this week, we discuss Felicity's struggle to adapt to her new way of life and look ahead to next week's episode. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. After a long hiatus, we're back and here to discuss the midseason premiere, 'Blood Debts'. We talk about Oliver's rampage, Felicity, Thea's relationship troubles, the grave and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

We're currently about halfway through the midseason break for Arrow's fourth season, and as always, we're back with our midseason review podcast on the first nine episodes of the season. Bradley and Cory get into a whole range of things from the season so far, including Damien Darkh, Oliver and Felicity's relationship, the much-needed screentime for Diggle and much, much more. We've then got our usual award categories to hand out, before we take a quick look ahead to the remainder of the season. Feel free to let us know any thoughts you had on the season as well as your nominations for the various award categories in the comments or via Facebook, Twitter or email.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. We've got two episodes to dissect this week, as we discuss the big Flash-Arrow crossover. We talk about the introduction of Hawkgirl, Hawkman and Vandal Savage, Malcolm's involvement in the crossover, more Olicity drama and lots more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we’re breaking down the midseason finale, 'Dark Waters', talking about Oliver and Felicity's relationship, the big cliffhanger, Damien's big plan, some pretty poor flashbacks and more. We also get a little nostalgic as we discuss a range of cliffhangers that the show has previously done. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we’re breaking down 'Brotherhood', discussing a long overdue storyline for Diggle, Thea's potentially useful discovery, Ray's contemplations and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we’re breaking down the sixth episode of the season, 'Lost Souls’. We discuss Oliver and Felicity's relationship, Donna's return, Ray, Damien and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we’re breaking down the fifth episode of the season, 'Haunted’. We discuss Constantine's appearance, Sara's restoration, Thea's intriguing desire, Laurel's questionable storyline and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the (fiftieth) ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we’re breaking down the fourth episode of the season, 'Beyond Redemption’. We discuss Quentin, Laurel's plan, the new lair, Oliver's mayoral campaign and more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we’re breaking down the third episode of the season, 'Restoration’. We discuss Oliver and Diggle's fractured relationshp, the new Arrow lair, Damien, a lack of logic and lots more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast. Note: Apologies for Cory's audio

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week, we're breaking down the second episode of the season, 'The Candidate'. We discuss a whole range of things, including Anarky, Damien, Felicity's new storyline, Thea's transformation and lots more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. The fourth season has started and we're back on a weekly basis to break down all the key moments from the premiere. We discuss a whole range of things, including the introduction of Damien Darkh, Olicity, the cliffhanger ending and lots more. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK podcast. Season 4 is just two weeks away, and during this podcast, we’re going to be previewing the upcoming season. We discuss casting news, character arcs, and some other things that we already know about the fourth season as well as giving some hopes and predictions for the new season. You can get in touch with us via Facebook, Twitter or email to give your thoughts, but for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Season 3 has ended! That may come as a disappointment to some; not so much so to others. It does, however, mean that we get to have a massive podcast discussion about it - and it's pretty negative. Bradley and Cory discuss a great many things from the third season, including Oliver and Felicity, Ra's and the flashbacks. We've also got a whole bunch of award categories to hand out - we have lots of fun criticising various scenes - as well as a short look ahead to season 4. Also, Cory uses one of the weirdest metaphors I've ever heard, and I use a Simpsons reference. So there's that. Timings: 00:00:37 - 00:03:36 General thoughts 00:03:37 - 00:19:17 Olicity 00:19:18 - 00:32:39 Ra's al Ghul 00:32:40 - 00:40:29 Flashbacks 00:40:30 - 00:48:24 Best action sequence 00:48:25 - 00:52:29 More general thoughts 00:52:30 - 00:58:29 Best action sequence 00:58:30 - 01:02:48 Best present day scene 01:02:49 - 01:04:41 Best flashback 01:04:42 - 01:13:11 Worst scene 01:13:12 - 01:16:36 Best villain 01:16:37 - 01:21:53 Worst villain 01:21:54 - 01:24:28 Best guest star/character 01:24:29 - 01:25:51 Worst character 01:25:52 - 01:29:40 Best character 01:29:41 - 01:32:51 Best episode 01:32:52 - 01:37:21 Worst episode 01:37:22 - 01:56:31 Season 4 look-ahead

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we’re discussing the season 3, ‘My Name Is Oliver Queen’. We’re discussing Oliver’s final battle with Ra’s, Malcolm’s plan, Oliver and Felicity’s ending and lots more. We also take a look at how the season has executed Oliver’s identity crisis. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we’re discussing episode 22, ‘This Is Your Sword’. We talk about Oliver/Al Sah-Him, Team Arrow, Nyssa, Ra's and more. We also briefly talk about what we can expect from next week’s episode. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we’re discussing episode 21, ‘Al Sah-Him’. We talk about Oliver’s transition into becoming the heir to the demon, Thea’s archery skills and more. Our discussion point this week surrounds whether or not the show has tried to manipulate its storylines to fit a fixed plot. We also briefly talk about what we can expect from next week’s episode. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we’re discussing episode 20, ‘The Fallen’. We talk about Thea’s resurrection, Oliver and Felicity’s sex scene and discuss whether Felicity’s character development has weakened her character. We also briefly talk about what we can expect from next week’s episode. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.

Welcome back to the ArrowFansUK episode review podcast. This week we’re discussing episode 19, ‘Broken Arrow’. We talk about Roy, Thea, Oliver, Ray and more. We also briefly talk about what we can expect from next week’s episode. As always, you can send us your thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or email. But for now, sit back and enjoy the podcast.