Yes, it's terribly simple. The good guys are always stalwart and true, the bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats, and, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies, and everybody lives happily ever after.

Giles ,'Conversations with Dead People'


Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon  

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.

Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.

Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.

This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


-t - Feb 06, 2014 8:22:27 pm PST #24459 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

But do they have demon-resistant soles?

I can see Oliver being pissed at his mom, but his position of "I will help you maintain this lie because it's best for everyone but HOW DARE YOU NOT TELL IT TO ME" is just...come on, man. Also, I'll keep up appearances but you and I will know that we have no relationship anymore is ridic.


Typo Boy - Feb 06, 2014 9:37:05 pm PST #24460 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Ollie is neither the brightest bulb, nor particularly emotionally stable.


Vonnie K - Feb 07, 2014 10:42:37 am PST #24461 of 30001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

I forget, are promos fair game for this thread, even if it's more extended than what has been aired on TV? 'Cause I just ran into this "Facebook exclusive" promo for Arrow, which is twice as long as the one aired on TV and appears to contain clips from both next episode and the one after that: [link]

Discussing that may be too spoilery for this thread but holy God, that looks awesome.


Steph L. - Feb 07, 2014 10:44:50 am PST #24462 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Right? Props to the show for what is apparently the most painfully awkward family dinner in the history of EVER. And wow, I suspect ugly stuff with creepy Dr. Ivo is coming up. (That's not based on the promo, just the season so far.) I hope he dies painfully.


Vonnie K - Feb 07, 2014 10:52:40 am PST #24463 of 30001
Kiss me, my girl, before I'm sick.

Seriously, I got chills. The narration, the music, the cuts -- DAMN. Stupid Olympics!

I read some folks speculating that Felicity's deadbeat dad, who *has* to be a DC Comics canon character (or I'll eat my hat) might be Dr. Ivo. Ehhh. That seems waaaaay to far-fetched, even for this show.


Steph L. - Feb 07, 2014 10:54:37 am PST #24464 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I read some folks speculating that Felicity's deadbeat dad, who *has* to be a DC Comics canon character (or I'll eat my hat) might be Dr. Ivo. Ehhh. That seems waaaaay to far-fetched, even for this show.

That would be weird as hell.


DCJensen - Feb 07, 2014 12:17:43 pm PST #24465 of 30001
All is well that ends in pizza.

I made a couple of quick photoshops for Arrow fans.

[link]

Second one is better, and not on the island.

[link]


DCJensen - Feb 07, 2014 12:20:29 pm PST #24466 of 30001
All is well that ends in pizza.

Is there something going on with the actress who plays Laurel offstage? She looks very gaunt since last season, even more than the storyline would warrant. Her face seems...angular.


Steph L. - Feb 07, 2014 4:09:23 pm PST #24467 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I assumed it was for the storyline, but she certainly has gotten thin.


Dana - Feb 07, 2014 4:22:09 pm PST #24468 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

As someone who marathoned S1 and went right into season 2, it's a significant change in her appearance.

As for the episode, lesbian assassins FTW.