Arrow goes out in the best way possible!!!!
The opening to the episode was awesome. While I was not the biggest fan of season 2, I'm glad that they were able to get Slade in it for one more scene. I was shocked that they decided to keep Moira Queen alive.
The story line with the team having to rescue a kidnapped William was a great story line, largely due to the long awaited return of Felicity Smoak. Emily Bett Rickards' return was great, and her acting has not last its touch at all.
The final flashback to Oliver's first time he chose to spare a life was a much needed flashback. I loved the bond between him and Diggle. The action scene that took place in that flashback was their best of the season. Stephen Amell once again delivered outstanding final performance.
The funeral of Oliver Queen was very emotional. I was shocked at how many characters reappeared. I was somewhat disappointed that Slade Wilson did not show up, but I understand why they did not bring him back. I loved the interaction between Nyssa and Talia as well. Paul Blackthorne and David Ramsey's performances were great in that scene and some of the best I have ever seen.
The epilogue was great. Seeing John Diggle finally become Green Lantern made me geek out. Roy and Thea finally getting engaged to be married was a huge fan service that did not feel forced. Rene becoming Mayor was worth the wait as well. Emiko meeting Moira and Thea was worth the wait also. Laurel Lance's interactions with Tommy and Quentin were great, and I'm glad that they brought Quentin and Tommy back as they were two of my favorite characters.
The ending with Felicity reuniting with Oliver in the afterlife nearly brought me to tears. Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards' chemistry once again was great, and the callback to Oliver meeting her in season 3 was a huge geeking out moment for me.
Overall, Arrow ends its 8 year run by doing everything it needed to do and benefitting from its emotion, return of familiar faces, an awesome action scene, plenty of fan service moments, callbacks to seasons 1, 2, and 3, the best epilogue in the Arrowverse, strong performances from its cast, and a great final scene that was worth the wait.
Out of a 10 I would give it...
10 out of 10
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