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Arrow – Season 1, Episode 1 Pilot

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Five years after a shipwreck left him stranded on a remote island, Oliver Queen is discovered and returned home to those closest to him; Oliver tries to right the wrongs of society and his family by creating a secret vigilante persona known as Arrow.
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Cast & Crew

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Stephen Amell

Oliver Queen

Colin Donnell

Tommy

Katie Cassidy

Laurel Lance

David Ramsey

John Diggle

Willa Holland

Thea Queen

Susanna Thompson

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Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 07/24/2018
Director David Nutter did a good job of keeping the color palette darkly saturated without straining for Batmanny noir. Go to Full Review Nuzhat Naoreen Entertainment Weekly 07/24/2018
I'm looking forward to finding out more about what exactly went down on that island. Though, I'm curious to see how it will tie into Oliver's life in Starling City. Go to Full Review Erik Adams AV Club 07/20/2018
B
If Arrow is to retain the crackling energy of its first hour, the past can't take precedence over the self-contained stories of the present, or the development of characters in Oliver's orbit. Go to Full Review Sam Woolf We Got This Covered 07/27/2018
If the CW has proven anything, it's that just because a show is shallow, doesn't mean it can't be efficient and fun too. Go to Full Review Leigh Raines TV Fanatic 07/26/2018
5/5
This show has it all, interesting characters, mystery, love, drama and a bit of comedy. Go to Full Review Nick Setchfield SFX Magazine 07/26/2018
3/5
In its favour, this pilot episode deals us the emerald archer's origin tale in lean, compact fashion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Five years after a shipwreck left him stranded on a remote island, Oliver Queen is discovered and returned home to those closest to him; Oliver tries to right the wrongs of society and his family by creating a secret vigilante persona known as Arrow.
Director
David Nutter
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter
Screenwriter
Andrew Kreisberg, Marc Guggenheim, Greg Berlanti
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 10, 2012