Emerald Archer (Arrow episode)
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| "Emerald Archer" | |
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| Arrow episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Glen Winter |
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| Original air date | April 2, 2019 |
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"Emerald Archer" is the twelfth episode of the seventh season and 150th overall of the American television series Arrow, based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, revolving around billionaire playboy Oliver Queen as he returns to Star City, after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by Marc Guggenheim and Emilio Aldrich and directed by Glen Winter.
Plot[edit]
Oliver allows a camera crew to follow himself and others associated with Team Arrow around and film a documentary titled The Hood and the Rise of Vigilantes. A new vigilante, named Chimera by Curtis, begins attacking vigilantes in Star City, including Ragman, Huntress, and the new Green Arrow. William returns from witness protection and tells Felicity he was expelled from school, while Oliver debates Mayor Pollard about vigilantism but is interrupted by Chimera. During the attack, Dinah saves Pollard using her Canary Cry, revealing her identity as the Black Canary. When Team Arrow arrives and helps Oliver capture Chimera, Pollard arrests them, prompting Oliver and Dinah to turn themselves in and resulting in Pollard deputizing Team Arrow as part of the SCPD.
In 2040, it is shown that Blackstar is watching the documentary on Oliver. With intel gained from the documentary, Blackstar and Connor Hawke find the abandoned Team Arrow bunker.
Production[edit]
"Emerald Archer" was written by Marc Guggenheim and Emilio Aldrich and directed by Glen Winter.[1] The episode is presented as a mockumentary.[2][3] The episode features several nods to various people involved with both the Green Arrow comics and series including Beth Schwartz, Kevin Smith, and David Nutter.[4] It is the 150th episode of Arrow, making it a milestone episode.[5]
Casting[edit]
"Emerald Archer" stars Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards, Colton Haynes, Kirk Acevedo, Echo Kellum, Juliana Harkavy, Sea Shimooka, Katie Cassidy Rodgers as Oliver Queen, John Diggle, Felicity Smoak, Roy Harper, Ricardo Diaz, Curtis Holt, Rene Ramirez, Dinah Drake, as Emiko Adachi, and Laurel Lance.[6] Kelsey Grammer guest stars as the narrator of the documentary.[2]
To celebrate 150 episodes the episode features several returning characters from the series including former series regulars Paul Blackthorne and Willa Holland as Quentin Lance and Thea Queen respectively.[7][8] Caity Lotz returns as Sara Lance, as does Bex Taylor-Klaus as Sin.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
"Emerald Archer" was met with praise from critics.[9][5] IGN's Jesse Scheeden described the episode as "fun" and "memorable" rating it a 9.1/10. Scheenden felt that the episode "hit all the right emotional notes."[3] The A.V. Club's Allision Shoemaker was far more negative rating the episode a C-. She felt that the episode was disappointing and unfunny.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Emerald Archer". CBS Detroit. February 2, 2019. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Edwards, Chris (January 18, 2019). "Arrow's 150th episode will have a major twist". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Schedeen, Jesse (February 5, 2019). "Arrow Episode 150: "Emerald Archer" Review". IGN. Archived from the original on February 5, 2019. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Anderson, Jenna (February 7, 2019). "'Arrow': Easter Eggs and DC Comics References in "Emerald Archer"". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b Abad-Santos, Alex (February 10, 2019). "Arrow, a show about vigilante justice, used its 150th episode to argue that vigilantes are bad". Vox. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Flook, Ray (February 3, 2019). "'Arrow' s7e12 "Emerald Archer" Preview: Lights! Camera! Too Much Action!". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ "Arrow's 150th episode brings back old characters and delivers killer twist". Digital Spy. February 5, 2019. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Barnhardt, Adam (February 4, 2019). "'Arrow' Recap: The Team's All Here in "Emerald Archer"". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Harrington, Delia (February 5, 2019). "Arrow Season 7 Episode 12 Review: Emerald Archer". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Shoemaker, Allison (February 5, 2019). "Arrow celebrates hitting episode 150 by underlining all its own shortcomings". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
