Revenge is Green (Arrow Pilot Episode Review)

The CW's much awaited new series has finally premiered... and it was amazing.

Arrow is the modern retelling of DC Comic's Green Arrow, and obviously, it's a origin superhero series.

The show centers around Oliver Queen, who was stranded in an island after the yacht - which also carried his father and "sex friend" who then died - sank into the ocean. Five years later, after everyone thought he's dead, Queen was rescued. 

In contrast to his former fun and notorious  life, the island changed Oliver in ways no one imagined. When he returned, all he has in mind is one word: Revenge. For what, we will know in the next episodes to come.

For some reason, the main plot of the show reminds me a lot of ABC's Revenge. The big difference, of course, is that the "Revenger" is a dude. But if you'll look at it, it's basically the same. However, don't think of this as a bad way. The pilot proved to be worth watching and deserves some needed attention. With a strong start of 3.3 million viewers, Arrow has a lot to prove in its next weeks to come. 

I love the conflict and the relationship between the characters. Oliver cheated on his girlfriend - Lauren - with her sister (who, spoiler alert, died in the yacht). Also, the cop trying to defeat the green-hooded man is Lauren's dad. 

Over all, a strong pilot episode with a worthy plot. The characters are three dimensional and the main plot is exciting. It may be shaky at times, but the promising surprises in the arc compromises with those.

SO, i'll give ARROW Pilot Episode a rating of.... 9/10