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Arrow – Season 5, Episode 1 Legacy

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Oliver struggles to deal with a city overrun by criminals and new vigilantes; when deadly new foe, Tobias Church, enters the scene, Oliver considers creating a new team of superheroes; in flashbacks, Oliver faces off against the Bratva.
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Arrow — Season 5, Episode 1

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Critics Consensus

Arrow reestablishes its old school confidence thanks to the cast's physicality and action pedigree in aptly named "Legacy."

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Cast & Crew

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Stephen Amell

Oliver Queen

David Ramsey

John Diggle

Willa Holland

Thea Queen

Emily Bett Rickards

Felicity Smoak

Paul Blackthorne

Quentin Lance

Echo Kellum

Curtis Holt
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Vinnie Mancuso Observer 08/01/2018
It's in some ways both frustrating and fascinating trying to predict which story beats Arrow's writers will throw into a hard reset during every season premiere. Go to Full Review Sara Netzley Entertainment Weekly 07/31/2018
B
This episode delivers a jolt of energy that hints at good things to come. Go to Full Review Alasdair Wilkins AV Club 07/30/2018
B
Telling good, solid stories is a start, and "Legacy" does that fairly well. Go to Full Review Paul Dailly TV Fanatic 08/04/2018
4/5
Legacy was a transitional affair. It moved the plot along, while setting up the storylines for the season ahead. We're already off to a better start than last fall. Go to Full Review Lissete Lanuza Sáenz Tell-Tale TV 08/03/2018
3/5
It's an okay episode. I can even go as far as saying it's a good one. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 08/02/2018
Legacy proved to be a solid return to form for the series, from its terrific action sequences to its balancing of the flashback sequences with present day concerns, it all worked pretty well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Oliver struggles to deal with a city overrun by criminals and new vigilantes; when deadly new foe, Tobias Church, enters the scene, Oliver considers creating a new team of superheroes; in flashbacks, Oliver faces off against the Bratva.
Director
James Bamford
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter
Screenwriter
Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Wendy Mericle
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 2016