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Season 2 – Arrow

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When presumed-dead billionaire playboy Oliver Queen returns home to Starling City after five years stranded on a remote island in the Pacific, he hides the ways the experience has changed him. As he reconnects with those closest to him, including his sister, Thea, Oliver appears to be the same wealthy, carefree bachelor they've always known. At night, flanked by his devoted friend, Diggle, Oliver uses his secret persona -- that of a vigilante -- to right societal wrongs and transform the city to its former glory.
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Arrow — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

The second season of Arrow boasts more fantastic action, as well as a widening cast of intriguing, richly written characters.

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Maureen Ryan HuffPost 12/03/2013
The reliably enjoyable Arrow often leaves more expensive and highly touted shows in its dust. Go to Full Review Jeff Jensen Entertainment Weekly 12/03/2013
B+
Arrow possesses an intelligence that shines through its TV-budget production values, which aren't too shabby. Go to Full Review Matthew Turner VODzilla.co 05/11/2022
4.5/5
With its skilful blending of heroic action and powerful character drama, Arrow has proven itself a production that knows exactly the kind of show it wants to be and its confidence and sense of ambition are genuinely thrilling to watch. Go to Full Review Mandy Treccia TV Source Magazine 01/19/2019
While it's always going to be Oliver's story, it's nice to see the other players having their own lives, even if they do ultimately tie in to what's going on with Oliver and his journey from vigilante to hero. Go to Full Review Conner Schwerdtfeger CinemaBlend 07/11/2018
Its 23-episode arc moved with a momentum that has yet to be topped, and Season 2 matched Season 1's grit with the show's current DC fidelity, exemplified what the show, and the Arrow-verse as a whole, can do at its peak. Go to Full Review Jeremy Jahns JeremyJahns.com 07/11/2018
Arrow season two cranks up the volume from what season one gives us. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Carson B. @CB_Cinema Jun 20 Arrow Season 2 takes everything Season 1 built and sharpens it, largely thanks to one of the best villains in the entire Arrowverse: Death Stroke. His presence completely changes the tone of the show, turning it from street-level vigilantism into a deeply personal psychological war. The way Slade is woven through the flashbacks and present-day story makes him feel inescapable, like a true force of nature. Oliver’s growth as a leader and hero is also at its strongest here, as the stakes become deeply personal for everyone around him. The action, emotional beats, and character arcs all feel elevated. Slade is not just a villain — he defines the season, and that’s what makes it legendary. See more Brenden D @WestWardReviews Mar 21 Fantastic Sophmore Season With A Strong Arrow Team The Action Is Solid, And Death Stroke Is An INCREDIBLE VILLAIN, With The One Scene That Will Always Haunt Me And Revealed Something Huge Abiut Oliver. The Flashbacks Still Work And Keep In Theme With The Stoey. Lance Is More Fun Working With Oliver, But Unfortunately Laurel Becomes Insufferable As She Falls Apart. Also Wasn't As Crazy About Sebastian Blood As He Felt Inconsistent At The End. Bringing Sara & Roy Onto The Team Were A Nice Touch. The Finale Hits Hard. A Season I Intend On Rewatching A 8.6/10 Highly Recommend For Arrow Fans See more Mischa D. @russianskeptix27 Oct 26 Excels over the first season on many levels See more Support F @RT50000483 Sep 27 This is where the show reaches heights I don’t think many DC shows can boast about. Protagonist,main villain, the storytelling,fight sequences. Everything - top notch See more Anthony P. @AEPIV 07/23/2025 This is another amazing season with death-stroke as one of my favorite live action villains I’ve seen. See more Ed R @JustcallmeER 04/22/2025 A dark season with hyped character development! See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Amell

Oliver Queen

Katie Cassidy

Laurel Lance

Willa Holland

Thea Queen

Colton Haynes

Roy Harper

David Ramsey

John Diggle

Emily Bett Rickards

Felicity Smoak

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 9, 2013 City of Heroes Felicity and Diggle head to Lian Yu to look for Oliver; Isabel Rochev (Summer Glau) prepares a hostile takeover of Queen Consolidated; Roy tries to fill the Arrow's absence. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 16, 2013 Identity Oliver discovers that thieves are hijacking medicine being sent to Glades Memorial; Roy is arrested after attempting to stop the thieves; Laurel plans to catch the Arrow. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2013 Broken Dolls A criminal once put away by Lance breaks out of prison and returns to his old ways of torturing and killing women; the district attorney seeks the death penalty for Moira. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 30, 2013 Crucible Oliver learns that a man is transporting illegal guns into the Glades; Felicity shares stunning information with Oliver; Donner asks Laurel out. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 6, 2013 League of Assassins After Oliver and the Canary are attacked by a trained killer at the Queen Mansion, the Canary confesses where she's from; Moria must choose whether to plead guilty to murder and conspiracy or take her chances in court. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2013 Keep Your Enemies Closer Amanda Waller tells Diggle that Lyla went missing after pursuing a lead on Deadshot in Russia; Moira's lawyer thinks Thea's relationship with Roy, a known criminal, is hurting Moira's case. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 20, 2013 State v. Queen A mysterious illness impacts hundreds of people in the city, including Diggle; Oliver realizes The Count (Seth Gabel) has escaped from prison. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 4, 2013 The Scientist Central City police scientist Barry Allan investigates a seemingly impossible robbery; Sin turns to Roy for help when a friend goes missing. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 11, 2013 Three Ghosts Oliver is drugged and left for dead after a fight with Cyrus Gold; Felicity and Barry grow closer; Brother Blood captures Roy. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2014 Blast Radius Arrow tries to stop a man from setting off a bomb at a rally but gets trapped in the process; Thea witnesses Roy's superstrength and demands answers. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 22, 2014 Blind Spot Oliver feels conflicted when Laurel asks the Arrow for help investigating Sebastian Blood; Sin wants Roy to test his new super-strength. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 29, 2014 Tremors Arrow offers to train Roy, but Roy refuses unless Arrow reveals his true identity; Malcolm's earthquake machine is stolen by the Bronze Tiger; Laurel spins out of control after she is disbarred. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 5, 2014 Heir to the Demon Lance and Oliver try to talk Sara into reuniting with Laurel, who continues to unravel; Dinah is kidnapped. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 26, 2014 Time of Death Felicity feels left out when Oliver makes Sara a part of the team; a brilliant thief known as The Clock King arms himself with technology that can open bank vaults; Laurel refuses to attend a party for Sara. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 5, 2014 The Promise Oliver is stunned when he discovers that Slade is in Starling City; back on the island, Sara and Oliver form a plan to deal with Slade's growing Mirakuru-induced rage. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 19, 2014 Suicide Squad Oliver prepares for battle with his former friend Slade; Amanda recruits Diggle to stop a warlord, but he is surprised when he meets the rest of the team she has assembled. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 26, 2014 Birds of Prey Oliver expects the Huntress (Jessica De Gouw) to return once her father (Jeffrey Nordling) is arrested; Laurel is involved in a hostage situation at the courthouse; Roy tries to keep Thea safe. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 2, 2014 Deathstroke The repercussions are massive when Slade makes a move against Oliver; a key player in Oliver's team starts to question his decisions. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 16, 2014 The Man Under the Hood An epic battle ensues when the team find Slade waiting for them in the lair; Thea reaches her breaking point; Laurel struggles with a secret. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 23, 2014 Seeing Red When the Mirakuru sends Roy into a blind rage, Oliver must find a way to stop him; Thea tries to lure Roy in by going on camera at Moira's campaign. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 30, 2014 City of Blood Diggle and Felicity go to extremes to keep Oliver from surrendering to Slade; Thea thinks about leaving town; Laurel goes after Sebastian Blood again. Details Episode 22 Aired May 7, 2014 Streets of Fire As Slade's soldiers target the city, Oliver rallies his team; Felicity receives game-changing news from S.T.A.R. Labs; Thea and her father come face to face. Details Episode 23 Aired May 14, 2014 Unthinkable Oliver is forced to reconsider what he is willing to do to stop Slade from killing someone else close to him; Diggle goes after Amanda. Details

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Season Info

Director
John Behring, Nick Copus, Guy Bee, Glen Winter, Wendey Stanzler, Michael Schultz
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter
Screenwriter
Jake Coburn, Greg Berlanti, Ben Sokolowski, Andrew Kreisberg, Beth Schwartz, Drew Z. Greenberg, Wendy Mericle, Keto Shimizu, Geoff Johns, Marc Guggenheim
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 9, 2013