Arrow Season 1 Episode 12 Vertigo
- TV-14
- January 30, 2013
- 42 min
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8.2 (4,934)
In Arrow season 1 episode 12 titled "Vertigo," Oliver Queen, aka The Arrow, faces one of the deadliest and most addictive drugs that has surfaced in Starling City. This drug is known as Vertigo, which causes people to hallucinate and experience intense pain and fear.
The episode opens with a man named Seth pleading with a woman to give him the drug, Vertigo. She denies his request, but he finds another way to get his fix. Meanwhile, Thea Queen, Oliver's younger sister, is seen buying drugs from Seth's dealer. Thea has been struggling with drug addiction for a while, which puts her in danger.
Oliver finds out about Thea's addiction and decides to take action. He investigates and discovers that Vertigo is being manufactured by a local drug lord named The Count. The Count is ruthless and has a history of causing chaos and destruction in Starling City.
Oliver makes it his mission to take down The Count and stop the distribution of Vertigo. He puts on his Arrow suit and goes after The Count's operation. In the process, he runs into The Count's henchmen, who are armed and dangerous. Oliver fights them off and manages to rescue a kidnapped woman named Felicity. Felicity is a computer genius and helps Oliver trace the origins of Vertigo.
Meanwhile, Detective Quentin Lance tries to find a way to help Thea. He knows she is in trouble, but he cannot seem to reach her. He seeks advice from Laurel, his daughter, who tells him to keep trying. Back in Thea's apartment, Seth shows up to give her Vertigo but is interrupted by Detective Lance. The two get into a fight, and Thea tries to intervene but gets hurt in the process. Detective Lance brings Thea to the hospital, where she is treated for her injuries.
Oliver and Felicity follow the trail of Vertigo to The Count's lair. They discover that The Count is a former psychiatrist who experimented with his patients and gave them Vertigo. The Count has an elaborate plan to distribute the drug to as many people as possible, causing chaos and destruction in the city.
Oliver confronts The Count, and the two get into a brutal fight. The Count manages to overpower Oliver and injects him with a massive dose of Vertigo. Oliver begins to experience powerful hallucinations and falls to the ground. The Count then sets a timer, indicating that a Vertigo explosion will occur in the city.
Felicity manages to revive Oliver using an antidote, and they rush to stop the explosion. Oliver tracks down The Count and handcuffs him to a car. He then dials 911 and directs them to the location, preventing the explosion from taking place.
In the end, The Count is arrested, and the city is safe once again. Thea is released from the hospital and meets with Oliver, who assures her that she is not alone and that he will always be there for her. Detective Lance also makes amends with Thea and tells her that he loves her.
Overall, Arrow season 1 episode 12 offers an intense and action-packed storyline that showcases Oliver's determination and bravery to save his city and protect those he loves. The episode highlights the consequences of addiction and the importance of seeking help when in need.