It was already established that Season 3 of Arrow would return with a bang. This is not up for discussion since that’s what viewers experienced with the finale of Season 2, “Unthinkable”. We’re already cognizant that Arrow will introduce a new villain, one that’s highly feared by many. While we can anticipate a new super villain and probably who’s cast to play that role, there are other things that we don’t know about the return of the series. If you’ve not been following the series as I have, here’s what I was able to gather.
The Foundation of a Hot, New Steamy Romance
We’ve all seen how Felicity looked at Oliver in previous episodes, ever since she started working for the drop-dead hunk of a guy. That’s not rocket science. Many were a little skeptical about their relationship; some wanted it to work out while others didn’t. Oliver didn’t strike us as the type who’d fall for a tech wiz and definitely not a goodie two-shoe. Have you seen the women Oliver’s dated? I’ve always had hopes for Felicity and Oliver even though her future seemed pretty dark. In the finale of season 2 we’ve seen Oliver express his love for Felicity, even though most of us thought it was a prank to get Slade, aka Deathstroke, to fall right into his traps.
Eventually, Oliver man’s up and for those who have seen the new 90-second promo of Season 3, they’ll see Oliver stepping out of his shell. Oliver actually asked Felicity to go out with him while in the middle of a pretty sticky situation. “Do you like Italian?” asks the vigilante as he paces down a street on his sweet ride. “Oliver you’re in the middle of a high-speed chase”, exclaims Felicity who seems pretty shocked at the idea of THE Oliver asking her out. In an attempt to show his humor, which we’ll mostly be seeing when the season premieres, Oliver claims that he’s “multitasking”.
While romance between Oliver and Felicity will get steamy and intense, this will not conceal or dominate the entire season. The executive producer, Greg Berlanti, has been working on Felicity and Oliver’s relationship ever since the beauty appeared in the series, so they well know how to fit a romance in without letting it get in the way. This is really a happy time in Oliver’s life since he’s no longer hunted by Deathstroke and those ‘bad guys’ who aren’t detained are actually too afraid to face the gang. Viewers will see a sweeter side to Oliver, maybe the kind of guy who gives piggy back rides and throws rose petals for a girl to walk on. Ollie will enjoy love and happiness until…
Ra’s al Ghul, the Demon, Rears His Ugly Head
Many viewers thought that Liam Neeson would be cast to play the demon. However, according to Zap2It, “Riddick’s” Matt Nable has been added to the TV show. Sorry Neeson, but a bigger wolf is in town.
Arrow gets New Everything…Some Things?
Undoubtedly, the superhero vigilante we’re accustomed to in previous series will change immensely. Not only will he get a new girl, but we’ll see Oliver with other ‘new’ stuff. We all know what Oliver’s relationship was with Roy, Thea’s boyfriend, in previous seasons. In the upcoming season, there’ll be a twist in their relationship. In fact, they’ll actually bond as brothers. This is the love and compassion many of us were longing to see. It’s just too bad since Thea, Oliver’s sister, won’t be around to see Oliver treating his boyfriend (or ex) like a brother.
There’ll also be changes made to the costumes when the season returns. Oliver was hot in previous seasons, but wait until you see the stunner when the series returns. You can put your money on the table because his costume upgrade will have the ladies drooling. Oliver has always been somewhat of a mama’s boy. Now that Moira Queen is out of the picture and Thea is nowhere to be found, what will Oliver make of himself? Will he remain at Queen’s mansion or will he branch out and start life anew with Felicity? In a teaser with Stephen Amell, it was indicated that Oliver may get a place of his own. However, this change was not confirmed. Until this has been confirmed, we can anticipate a grown man pushing the doors of his late parents. Maybe I’ve missed an episode or two of the Arrow, but I’ve never seen Oliver use a gun. He was always a man of his ‘bow’. In the season to come, Ollie will get his hands dirty with a firearm.
Without a doubt, the plot of the series will see many twists and the Ollie we know will undergo many changes. Finally, he’s becoming a man, one who does not act on instinct but on reasons. While Ollie will change for the best, we can expect several or at least one thing to remain the same. Viewers will still have the privilege to hear the superhero vigilante vocalize, “You have failed this city.”
Arrow Season 3 Premiere: What to Expect
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