Ep 16. The Offer

Oliver Queen is back in Starling City, after his adventures in Nanda Parbat. With the Arrow's presence in the city known to all, Oliver's alter ego is now a target for everyone who wants to take down the vigilante. As if that wasn't enough, Ra's al Ghul has come to town with a proposition for our hero.

In the previous episode, Felicity and Ray had teamed up to defeat the villainous Atom suit piloted by Felicity's ex-boyfriend, Cooper. Although they had managed to save the day, Ray had taken a serious beating and was now lying in hospital, fighting for his life. Felicity, torn between her love for Oliver and her growing affection for Ray, was having a hard time dealing with her emotions.

Meanwhile, back in Nanda Parbat, Oliver had accepted Ra's al Ghul's offer and had agreed to become the next leader of the League of Assassins. However, after Ra's revealed his true intentions, Oliver realized that he was being manipulated and refused the offer. Furious, Ra's then released Oliver back into the world with a warning that he would be coming after him.

In The Offer, we see Oliver back in Starling City, trying to adjust to his new reality. With Ra's al Ghul's threat still hanging over his head, Oliver is constantly looking over his shoulder and preparing for the worst. When Ra's al Ghul finally makes his appearance, he is surprisingly conciliatory and even offers to help Oliver deal with his enemies.

At first, Oliver is wary of Ra's al Ghul's intentions but eventually decides to hear him out. As Ra's al Ghul explains his plans for Starling City and the reasons behind his offer, Oliver begins to see that there may be some merit to his proposal. However, before he can make a decision, Oliver has to deal with the fallout from his recent actions as the Arrow.

As Oliver tries to balance his duties as Mayor and his life as the Arrow, he faces a number of challenges. The biggest of these is his growing conflict with the city's new villain, Damien Darhk. A powerful and ruthless figure, Darhk poses a serious threat to Starling City and its inhabitants. With the stakes higher than ever, Oliver has to decide whether to accept Ra's al Ghul's offer or face Darhk on his own.

Meanwhile, Felicity is struggling with her own demons. As she tries to cope with Ray's injuries, she finds herself drawn to Oliver once again. However, with the specter of Ra's al Ghul looming over their relationship, Felicity is torn between her feelings for Oliver and her loyalty to Ray.

With tensions mounting on all sides, The Offer promises to be an explosive episode that will leave fans on the edge of their seats. Will Oliver succumb to Ra's al Ghul's offer or will he stand firm and face his enemies alone? Will Felicity be able to reconcile her feelings for Oliver with her duty to Ray? Only time will tell.