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Arrow – Season 2, Episode 5 League of Assassins

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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.
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Arrow — Season 2, Episode 5

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Critics Consensus

"League of Assassins" keeps Arrow on an upward trajectory with a solid table setting episode that blends vital exposition with exciting action.

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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

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Jason Evans Wall Street Journal 02/07/2019
There were several good fight scenes in this episode and we are clearly setting things up for an appearance by R'as al Ghul. Go to Full Review Alasdair Wilkins AV Club 07/30/2018
A-
What "League Of Assassins" does so well is reveal how such secret knowledge can slowly crush a person. Go to Full Review Nick Setchfield SFX Magazine 02/07/2019
3.5/5
It's Lance who's the heart of this episode, though. Paul Blackthorne increasingly feels like the soul of the show. Go to Full Review Noel Kirkpatrick TV.com 02/07/2019
I was glad that not all the secrets were kept, and that one of the Lances was informed that Sara was still alive. I was gladder still that it was Quentin who learned the truth. Go to Full Review Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush 08/04/2018
Precious few complaints to be found tonight...leaving 'Arrow' and the "League of Assassins" on continually strong footing. Go to Full Review Mark Rozeman Paste Magazine 08/02/2018
8.1/10
"League of Assassins" works mostly as a vehicle of exposition, establishing a large, nefarious organization that will no doubt have a major role in future installments. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Wendey Stanzler
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter
Screenwriter
Jake Coburn, Drew Z. Greenberg
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 6, 2013