Arrow Season 5 Episode 9
Arrow
Season 5

Ep 9. What We Leave Behind

  • TV-NR
  • December 7, 2016
  • 42 min
  • 9.1  (4,079)

After a break from airing new episodes since November, Arrow season 5 returns with episode 9 titled "What We Leave Behind." In the previous episode, Prometheus had captured Oliver Queen, and viewers will be excited to find out the fate of our protagonist. The episode begins with a scene showing Prometheus confronting Oliver, where the villain claims that his father is the real villain in all of this and hints at intentions of going after Oliver's younger sister, Thea Queen.

Meanwhile, the team (consisting of Felicity, Diggle, Wild Dog, Curtis, and Ragman) is trying to track down the origins of the mysterious Prometheus so that they can gather intel on him before his next strike. However, Oliver's continued absence takes a toll on them, and they are motivated more than ever to find him and bring him back home safely.

Throughout the episode, we are treated to a flashback of Oliver's confrontation with Prometheus back when he had kidnapped Felicity and Curtis and forced them to decode a nuclear device. Their interactions are intense, to say the least, and offer a look into the backstory of Oliver and Prometheus before his villainous scheme was unveiled to the public.

The episode also explores the emotional side of the characters. We see Curtis struggling to balance his responsibilities with being a vigilante, including a strained relationship with his husband. Wild Dog is portrayed as more than just a gun-toting gangster, but as a compassionate father to his daughter, as well. It's a refreshing change, and we get to see more of the person behind the mask.

Prometheus manages to kidnap Susan Williams during the episode, and Oliver's team is forced into action, with the help of vigilante ally, Vixen. They follow up on Prometheus's breadcrumbs, and it leads them to a stunning discovery that could shift the balance of power in their ongoing war. However, the team's efforts to crack the mystery of Prometheus's identity were all for naught as a wild twist means they are back at square one.

Back at City Hall, Oliver is battling with demons of his own, trying to piece together a message he received in the previous episode and figuring out the motives behind Prometheus's actions. It's a race against time as the clock ticks down to the team's ultimate confrontation with the villain, and Oliver struggles to stay focused amidst the chaos around him.

Overall, "What We Leave Behind" is an excellent episode for Arrow fans and continues the intense and thrilling journey our heroes have been on this season. It has been a long wait, but it's worth it. The episode holds a few secrets and twists that we cannot wait to watch unfold as the story progresses. With many plot threads left dangling, we’re left eager and excited to see what comes next.

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  • First Aired
    December 7, 2016
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    9.1  (4,079)