Ep 7. Vigilante

Oliver Queen has been going through a tough time lately thanks to his alter ego as the Arrow, the vigilante who fights crime and injustice in Star City. As the fifth season of Arrow continues, tensions are running high as Oliver tries to stem the tide of violence and corruption in his city.

The latest episode of Arrow, titled "Vigilante," opens with a brutal attack on a group of criminals by the titular character. Vigilante is a new vigilante in town, who, unlike the Arrow, seems to have no qualms about killing his enemies.

Meanwhile, Oliver's team is dealing with their own problems. Felicity and Curtis are struggling to make progress on their T-Sphere technology, while Wild Dog has been going rogue and taking on criminals on his own.

The episode takes an interesting turn when Vigilante's latest victim turns out to be a man that Oliver had been trying to bring to justice for years. This causes Oliver some serious soul-searching, as he wonders if Vigilante really is the villain he appears to be, or if he's simply a man who's lost faith in the justice system.

As Oliver tries to get to the bottom of Vigilante's motives, things heat up between Wild Dog and his estranged wife. She's been trying to get him to take more responsibility for their daughter, while Wild Dog is more interested in taking down bad guys than playing family man.

The tension between Wild Dog and his wife is a good reminder that Arrow is at its best when it focuses on character development and relationships. While the action is always exciting, it's the personal conflicts and emotional stakes that keep viewers invested in the show.

Of course, there's still plenty of action to be had in "Vigilante." The fight scenes are top-notch, as usual, and the special effects are impressive. But what really makes the episode stand out is the way it explores the idea of vigilantism and what it means to be a hero.

Oliver's struggle with Vigilante's methods is particularly interesting, given his own history as a vigilante. As the Arrow, he's done things that he's not proud of, but he's always tried to do what's best for his city. Now, he's facing off against someone who seems to have lost faith in that ideal.

It's also worth mentioning that "Vigilante" is a great showcase for some of Arrow's supporting characters. Felicity and Curtis both get some great scenes, and it's nice to see their friendship evolving beyond just being tech geeks together. And while Wild Dog's storyline is a bit predictable, it's still satisfying to see him struggle with his responsibilities as a parent.

All in all, "Vigilante" is a strong episode of Arrow that explores some interesting themes while still delivering the action and drama that fans have come to expect. While it's not the most groundbreaking episode of the season, it's a solid entry that will leave viewers satisfied and eager to see what comes next.