I enjoyed this episode, and found myself rooting for the Suicide Squad completely. What I found interesting was that, aside from Shrapnel, all of the current squad have a bit of honor to them. Tiger didn't bug out when ordered, and Lyla disobeyed orders from Waller to save Deadshot (as did Diggle). The loyalty between the Suicide Squad is very interesting, and I can see why they end up sticking it out no matter what with each other, whether they're working for ARGUS or on their own. Diggle's sympathy for the man he's hated since Episode 4 of Season 1 was great, and very in-character for Diggle, who despite his hatred of Deadshot has a strong code of honor. The fact that even though he helped put all three members of the Squad he worked with away, but was still angry about what Waller did to Shrapnel was what makes Diggle one of the best (and quite frankly most underused) characters in the show.
I think that Laurel is doing her best to be serious about her current path of AA/NA, and that includes forgiveness. I don't mean that she's the only one, Sara does need to apologize, too, and something tells me the interaction between Laurel and her sister's alter ego next week will hopefully give Sara that nudge. Laurel is also looking much better, and I'm beginning to wonder exactly how much of the looks she's been disparaged have been from KC's own actions (chin implant and something else, wasn't it?) and how much of it is more the sort of final touches one can put on in the make up room and in the editing room. In fact, I'd say Laurel looks much more like she did in Season 1 than at the beginning of this season, so with any luck the disparaging remarks (of which I myself have been guilty of on occasion) will be stopping.
One thing this show did in last night's episode was something very few shows do, and it helps to get this show to stand apart from just about any TV show, whether they be normal CW fare or from the other channels. Oliver pushed Sara away, doing the "I must be a noble ass" routine, but Sara wasn't having any of it and basically told him to take that attitude and stuff it where the sun don't shine. All I can say is, about damn time we had a love interest that didn't let the hero push them away. Now, yes, this does sort of seem like a push in the direction of "oh, she's dead", and I'm mentally preparing myself for it, but we have to remember the writers love to turn things on their head for this show.
I love how Slade was basically haunting Oliver in every way he could in this episode, and particularly enjoyed the, "I'm watching you" stance on the roof behind Oliver. Anyone wonder if he just replicated the mask, or if he made the trip to Lian Yu to fetch the original (or sent one of his lackeys to get it).
I think the debate on if Waller is the woman who employed Fyers can likely be put to rest, but I'll wait for full confirmation just because. Also, is it just me, or is the actress trying a little too hard to be intimidating and chilling in her speech? Not to mention, the way she reacted to Oliver's revelation seemed a bit.... off. Whether that was purposeful or not, we'll come to find out soon, I'm sure.
Oh, and we get to see Felicity's neighborhood. That was interesting.
As a sidenote: what the hell is 1141 connection to DC Comics, or Green Arrow? This is the not the first time this number has popped up on the show. The first time I remember it popping up is, oh, right, in the pilot. "Transfer 40 million dollars to Starling City Bank account 1141 by 10 p.m. tomorrow night."
I think that Laurel is doing her best to be serious about her current path of AA/NA, and that includes forgiveness. I don't mean that she's the only one, Sara does need to apologize, too, and something tells me the interaction between Laurel and her sister's alter ego next week will hopefully give Sara that nudge. Laurel is also looking much better, and I'm beginning to wonder exactly how much of the looks she's been disparaged have been from KC's own actions (chin implant and something else, wasn't it?) and how much of it is more the sort of final touches one can put on in the make up room and in the editing room. In fact, I'd say Laurel looks much more like she did in Season 1 than at the beginning of this season, so with any luck the disparaging remarks (of which I myself have been guilty of on occasion) will be stopping.
One thing this show did in last night's episode was something very few shows do, and it helps to get this show to stand apart from just about any TV show, whether they be normal CW fare or from the other channels. Oliver pushed Sara away, doing the "I must be a noble ass" routine, but Sara wasn't having any of it and basically told him to take that attitude and stuff it where the sun don't shine. All I can say is, about damn time we had a love interest that didn't let the hero push them away. Now, yes, this does sort of seem like a push in the direction of "oh, she's dead", and I'm mentally preparing myself for it, but we have to remember the writers love to turn things on their head for this show.
I love how Slade was basically haunting Oliver in every way he could in this episode, and particularly enjoyed the, "I'm watching you" stance on the roof behind Oliver. Anyone wonder if he just replicated the mask, or if he made the trip to Lian Yu to fetch the original (or sent one of his lackeys to get it).
I think the debate on if Waller is the woman who employed Fyers can likely be put to rest, but I'll wait for full confirmation just because. Also, is it just me, or is the actress trying a little too hard to be intimidating and chilling in her speech? Not to mention, the way she reacted to Oliver's revelation seemed a bit.... off. Whether that was purposeful or not, we'll come to find out soon, I'm sure.
Oh, and we get to see Felicity's neighborhood. That was interesting.
As a sidenote: what the hell is 1141 connection to DC Comics, or Green Arrow? This is the not the first time this number has popped up on the show. The first time I remember it popping up is, oh, right, in the pilot. "Transfer 40 million dollars to Starling City Bank account 1141 by 10 p.m. tomorrow night."
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