Ep 18. Fundamentals

Oliver Queen has always been a fighter. Whether it was as the billionaire playboy, the vigilante Green Arrow or the mayor of Star City, he has always been willing to do whatever it takes to protect and serve his city. But in the latest episode of Arrow, titled Fundamentals, Oliver realizes that he has lost sight of what truly matters and pays a heavy price for it.

The episode opens with Oliver training in the bunker, where he is interrupted by his old friend and mentor, Anatoly. Anatoly has come to Star City seeking Oliver's help in taking down a Russian mobster who has fled to the city. Despite his reservations, Oliver agrees to help his old friend.

However, when Oliver begins to pursue the mobster with Anatoly, he quickly realizes that something is off. He is not fighting with the same focus and intensity that he once had. This fact is brought to his attention by Diggle, who observes him in action and offers some tough love. Diggle tells Oliver that he is no longer the Green Arrow he once was, and that he needs to get back to basics if he wants to be a real hero.

This criticism hits Oliver hard, and he begins to question everything he has been doing over the past few years. To make matters worse, his personal life is falling apart, as he and Felicity are barely speaking to each other. With everything spinning out of control, Oliver takes a drastic step and leaves the team, telling them that he needs to figure things out on his own.

As Oliver tries to get his life back on track, his absence is felt by the team. Felicity, who has always been his rock, is struggling without him, and Rene and Dinah are forced to step up and take on more responsibility. Meanwhile, Black Siren returns to Star City, looking for a chance to prove herself to the team.

However, things take a darker turn when Anatoly's plan to take down the Russian mobster goes awry. Oliver finds himself in a dangerous situation, and is forced to confront his demons head on. As he struggles to regain the focus and determination he once had, Oliver begins to see that he has been neglecting the most important thing in his life: his family.

Fundamentals is a gripping episode that showcases the emotional depth and complexity of the characters on Arrow. It is a reminder that heroes are not invincible, and that even the strongest among us can stumble and fall. Oliver's journey in this episode is raw and honest, and shows that true heroism comes from within. Fans of the show will not want to miss this pivotal chapter in Oliver's story.