I was kind of sketchy when I first heard about this series, considering the terrible job that was done with’The Cape’. I’m pleased to say that all of my doubts were unfounded.
Arrow is a darn good show, and the first Pilot episode is very strong and leaves little confusion behind this vigilante’s origins. I felt that the main actor properly conveys a somber and mature attitude in contrast to the description we receive of him as a partying playboy before the shipwreck.
The action is intense and not over the top or completely unbelievable. What we’re presented with is a young man whose 5 years spent on an island have shaped him up into an agile warrior tasked with cleaning up his city from corruption. I can’t wait to see what lies in store through future episodes, and I certainly hope this show delivers the goods. So far, I believe we’re in store for some quality television.