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Arrow – Season 8, Episode 1 Starling City

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While trying to decipher The Monitor's mission, Oliver returns to Starling City where he encounters familiar faces; Mia and William's team clash with a new foe.
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Arrow — Season 8, Episode 1

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Critics Consensus

Arrow kicks off its final season with a cosmic bang, harkening back to its origins and establishing the stakes of its dimensional conflict in emotional, rousing style.

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Stephen Amell

Oliver Queen

David Ramsey

John Diggle

Emily Bett Rickards

Felicity Smoak

Echo Kellum

Curtis Holt

Rick Gonzalez

Rene Ramirez

Juliana Harkavy

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Chancellor Agard Entertainment Weekly 10/16/2019
B+
Overall, I liked the premiere. The writers and stars promised it would be an ode to season 1, and it definitely succeeded in that respect. All the nods to the past were really fun and sweet. Go to Full Review Allison Shoemaker AV Club 10/16/2019
B+
The whole thing works because Amell and Ramsey make it work -- particularly Amell, who plays his hellos and goodbyes as though Oliver's heart might burst at any moment, were the stakes not so high. Go to Full Review Tom Chatalbash Film Inquiry 12/27/2019
Arrow has kicked off its final season with a mostly entertaining and emotionally engaging episode. We're given fun twists on some fan favorite characters, terrific action sequences, and enticing teases of the crisis inching toward Oliver and company. Go to Full Review Rihaana Stephens Geeks of Color 10/16/2019
Director James Bamford's deft and cut-throat stunts show that our heroes can readily handle themselves against the average Starling City foes, thorough hand-to-hand combat, bow-to-bow combat, or in quick and easy take downs. Go to Full Review Jessie Robertson Flickering Myth 10/16/2019
An interesting start that's a bit hard to gauge if it can sustain whatever it is they are building. Go to Full Review Michael Patterson What Culture 10/16/2019
A nostalgic thrill-ride that paid tribute to the past while setting up the future. A thrill-ride that may just be Arrow's best season premiere ever. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis While trying to decipher The Monitor's mission, Oliver returns to Starling City where he encounters familiar faces; Mia and William's team clash with a new foe.
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 15, 2019