Something Truly Special: Our Reaction to 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Trailer

Earlier this week, the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiered. After we recovered from the initial shock of the trailer, a few of us came together to share our reaction and our thoughts for the upcoming film in the Star Wars saga.

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Izzy Stevenson

• “When I found you, I saw raw, untamed power. And beyond that, something truly special.” Although the trailer tries to make us think he’s addressing Kylo, Snoke is obviously talking to Rey here. Since Rey is the character on the “good side” being tempted by the darkness, it makes more sense that Snoke is motivating her to give in to that temptation. “When I found you” is further proof. According to the canon novels, Snoke has been manipulating Kylo since he was in the womb, whereas he found* Rey after she was born. 
• It kind of looks like Luke, afraid of her powers, is going to push Rey away rather quickly. I hope they don’t have his personality stray too far away from the Luke we got to know in the original trilogy since that Luke wasn’t the kind of guy who would just give up on people like that.

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• “Let the past die. Kill it if you have to. That’s the only way to become what you were meant to be.” The trailer wants us to think Kylo is talking to himself here, but again, I think he’s talking to Rey. Probably after they team up. 
• The scene where Kylo hovers his finger over the trigger to kill his mother (who he still loves) and Leia is watching and wondering if she’s about to die by the hand of the son she still loves = chills. These kinds of scenes are made for people like me. I’m also fairly confident he’s not going to go through with it, despite the fact that this is Carrie Fisher’s last film. 
• That shot of Captain Phasma standing in front of an explosion is even more epic than Tony Stark’s famous shot. What good deed did we do to deserve it?
• “This is not going to go the way you think.” I keep telling people. ;)
• Is it just me or does it genuinely sound like Snoke is saying “Fore-fill your destiny” rather than "fulfill"?
• We see a shot of Rey being tortured by Snoke. Probably from the same scene Snoke gives her the “when I found you” speech. This whole sequence will most likely be a callback to the Palpatine/Luke scene in Episode VI. Kylo will bring Rey to Snoke, thinking he’ll convert her to their side. Snoke will try to turn her dark, but it won’t work and will lead to her torture instead. Seeing Rey being tortured will probably make Kylo snap, just as Vader did, and the film will end with him betraying Snoke and leaving with Rey. Then the homage to the original trilogy will be complete, and Episode IX can take us in a brand new direction. 

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• “I need someone to show me my place in all this.” *shows Kylo holding out his hand* Now, as much as my little shipper heart loves this, I think these are actually two different scenes. Rey is wearing the outfit she has on at the beginning of the film, not the one she puts on later. Which means she’s probably talking to Luke. The shot of Kylo is probably from the end of the film. It is still a very telling shot, though, as the most likely people to whom he would be holding out his hand would be either Rey or Leia. It’s probably a post-redemption shot. (I used to believe Kylo’s redemption arc would extend over all three films, but now I think his redemption will take place in this one and he'll be Ben Solo during Episode IX.) The goal of putting these two shots together is to make us think Rey is going full-on dark side. But, as cool as that would be to explore, I don’t think it’s going to happen. It’s pretty obvious she and Kylo will team up eventually. But with her tempted by the dark and him tempted by the light, I’m confident they’re both going to forge their own path together to become Grey Jedi and bring balance to the force, rather than one of them defecting to the other side. And I can’t wait. 
•  That ice fox is the most beautiful creature I've seen in a Star Wars film.

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It's hard to really formulate any coherent thoughts about this trailer that don't contain screaming or keysmashes. But I'll do my best.

• This movie... I'm not prepared. 
• What happened to Kylo Ren's face? It looks robotic, but then it doesn't, and I have questions.
• Where are my boys? (Poe and Finn.) I need more of my boys.
• I feel very upset that they faked us out by implying Leia might die. It just feels cheap, especially considering how upset some of us were when Carrie Fisher died. (Just to clarify, I'm really referring to myself here.)
• Okay, so, we didn't get much Poe and Finn, but I guess what we did get was pretty dang epic? Poe's words, "We are the spark that will light the flame..." That's a mantra for the ages. And Finn with a lightsaber? I'm so here for it. 
• (But I still need more of my boys.)
• However, let's talk about the real stars of this trailer: Luke and Rey. 
• Luke is so done with everything, and honestly? I relate. In all seriousness, though, I'm so glad we get to see more of him in this movie, and it certainly appears he has more lines. However, I just hope they keep his character true to the original Luke we all love. Judging from the trailer (which may or may not reflect the actual film), I have some concerns about where they're taking his character.
• And Rey? She's incredible in every sense of the word. I'm so glad we get to have her at the helm of the Star Wars films. I love her, I would give everything for her. 10/10.
• Despite my irritation with the will-Leia-die-or-won't-she aspect, seeing Carrie Fisher was a breath of fresh air. I honestly can't wait to see her, even if it will break my heart.
• I'm super intrigued to find out who Luke is talking about with the "raw power" line. He's likely talking about Kylo Ren, but what if he surprises us all and he really means himself or his father or someone completely unexpected?
• Chewie's new buddy is adorable. That is all.

Conclusion? I'm not ready for this movie. Truly, are any of us? I guess we'll find out, and may the force be with us.

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My initial reaction: *high-pitched Pterodactyl screech*

There is so much packed into this trailer. But first, we need to remember something: trailers tell you nothing and everything at the same time. The people who make the trailer can take any scene and splice it together. They can make it look however they want, how they want you to think. They can place voice-overs with scenes that don’t match, with characters that don’t match. They can make it look like two characters are speaking to one another when it’s actually different scenes. 

So...

Initial questions/observations:

• Look! Kylo Ren is brooding again and throwing temper tantrums. My favorite.
• Rey with a lightsaber. Rey with a lightsaber. Rey with a lightsaber.
• Is Luke going to… abandon Rey?
• Is Kylo Ren going to kill his mom? (Say it isn’t so!)
• (This movie is going to be rough to watch. Carrie Fisher, you are gorgeous.)
• What is Chewbacca’s new friend? (Also, why? Is he Han's replacement because... what?)
• Is Poe Dameron going to single-handedly take down the First Order? Because I am ready.
• FINN VS PHASMA. FINN VS PHASMA. FINN VS PHASMA. (Say that 5 times fast, I dare you.)
• I would like the ice fox thing please. Whatever it is. I want one.
• Luke is just not happy. Nope. What happened to our ray of sunshine child?
• Why is Finn wearing a First Order uniform?
• Why is Snoke force torturing (???) Rey?
• (Also why does he look like the Ancient One from Doctor Strange?)
• is rEY GOING TO ASK KYLO REN TO TRAIN HER???? FREAKING MOOF-MILKING NERF HERDER! WHAT THE JAKKU IS HAPPENING?!

So after the initial fangirl freak out, I had to watch the trailer a few more times. (By a few, I mean I lost count. Who is actually surrpised?)

Upon further viewing and discussion with fellow Star Wars nerd herders who have nothing better to do than analyze the trailer, here’s what I’ve come up with. 

My favorite thing was the music. I’m so ready for another amazing soundtrack by John Williams. Of course, the trailer makers perfectly timed that music to give you all the feels, mainly because it begins with the same chords as every other teaser/trailer for The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens. I have chills already. But when the music starts going as Rey speaks, wowza… I just got hyped for this movie!

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We have Luke and Snoke both saying similar things about raw power. We’ve got Rey training and Luke being afraid. Very afraid. Luke is probably going to abandon Rey, which might propel her straight into Kylo Ren’s arms presence OR maybe even… toward Snoke? (*gasp*)

Of course, that could be two different scenes spliced together. It’s possible Kylo Ren’s hand (if it’s his hand and not someone else’s) is from a different part of the film. (Maybe a flashback that’s connected to the fire?). The lighting doesn’t quite match, so Rey could be talking to Luke at the beginning of the film or maybe to someone else. (Again, could be Snoke…) And Kylo Ren's scar looks different at the end of the trailer than when we see him flying his ship... 

We’ve got Finn running around in a First Order uniform, but why? Did he rejoin? Is he brainwashed? Is he undercover? We do know that Phasma is definitely coming after him, probably for revenge, so that’s going to be a fun subplot. I can’t wait to see how that fight scene goes!

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Poe is still fighting against the First Order, and he doesn’t look happy. So watch out! (I will be overjoyed if Poe basically takes down the First Order on his own. Not enough people are talking about Poe in the trailer. I'm ready for him to do something fantastic.) Chewbacca has a new friend, called Porg. No ideas there, except I really hope it's like the reincarnation of Han Solo. (I'm kidding, of course.)

It looks like Kylo Ren is targeting Leia’s ship, but after discussing that with a friend, I can’t imagine they’d have him kill both of his parents. I think the ship he’s targeting is something else. (Again, different scenes spliced together with voice-overs mean nothing.) Kylo Ren is definitely talking to someone in his voice-over, but who? Maybe it’s Luke or Rey. I have a feeling Kylo Ren is aiming to cut ties with everybody, including Snoke. Maybe he and Rey will team up against Snoke by the end of the movie. 

Also, I heard a while ago that they didn’t change the script of Episode VIII due to Carrie Fisher’s death. They said they weren’t just going to “kill her off” in the film. Of course, they could be lying. Because this whole trailer is probably a lie. I think they might just have something happen “in between” Episode VIII and IX to explain her absence. (Either way, this movie is going to be rough.) I’ve actually heard more people speculate that Luke will be the one to die, not Leia. I don't like it. It was hard enough to watch Han Solo die in Episode VII. I can't lose anybody else from the Original Trilogy.

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Overall, this trailer didn’t give us any answers. It only raised more questions and left us to pick up scattered pieces and speculate about what is happening. Maybe some theories out there will come true, but honestly, I don’t think we’ll know the whole story until we watch this film in December and Episode IX in two years. The point of trailers is to get people excited for a film, and I think they did their job well. They got everybody buzzing about it. Whether people are just glad to see Rey holding a lightsaber, to hear Luke talk, or to see the confirmation that Kylo Ren is a main character of this trilogy, the trailer received a reaction from the fans. Which is the whole point.

What did you think of the trailer? React with us in the comments!

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'This Is Us' Event Reaction: "A Father's Advice" (2x01) — This Is the Season Premiere

This Is Us premiered last year with an incredible first season, numerous awards, and rave reviews. (If you haven't watched it yet, here is why you should.) The season two premiere was much anticipated all summer, and last night, it finally aired. Let's discuss!

Warning! This post contains major spoilers.

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First off, I'm kind of blown away by how many story lines were packed into one episode. After a whole summer without this show and these characters, it was everything I could have asked for.

Let's break it down.

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The one and only thing I didn't like about this episode was how many times they faked us out in the beginning. Randall has a baby? Oh, nope, psych, it's the neighbor's baby. Kevin is proposing? Just kidding, guys, he's shooting a movie. I found it a bit frustrating and cheap that they chose to open the show that way.

However, the one thing I absolutely loved was William's voiceover. That was touching and incredible. I didn't expect to see William back again so soon (if at all), and so it was an amazing surprise to see him again. I only hope that this wasn't just a gimmick for the first episode and that they continue to include him in future episodes. They do it with Jack, so I think they can for William too.

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The plot line with Randall and adoption was well-done and exemplified both the incredible acting of both Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson. It showed how Randall's adoption still affects him, both in positive and negative ways. I loved William's cameo (another example of how William can still appear), which added some amazing depth to Beth's character as well. I hope we continue to see her character grow. I loved her suggestion of taking in an older child, and I can't wait to see where that goes.

The conflict between Kevin, Kate, and Toby, though a bit awkward, seemed to be a natural progression of events. Of course Kevin and Kate are close. Of course Toby would find that a bit uncomfortable. And of course Kate has agency over herself and her own choices. I appreciated the avenue the writers took with her audition as well. It was a refreshing angle and a good one to take for her character growth.

However, I know you're all probably thinking about a different plot line. The one with Jack and Rebecca.

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This Is Us got a reputation for breaking our hearts last season, and this episode followed the pattern (with no hint of stopping anytime soon). My heart shattered when Jack told Rebecca he was drunk. And then I felt my heart get a little bit better when Rebecca begged him to come home. The moment was so happy. I was happy. They were okay.

(Trigger warning for discussion of fire and death in the following paragraphs.)

But then...

WHAT ABOUT THAT HOUSE FIRE? 

I mean... I knew finding out about Jack's death would suck, but I didn't realize just how much. My stomach sank when I saw the Pearson house smoldering. And trust me, it's been a hot topic of discussion (pun not intended) in my house ever since.

For instance, did Jack die in the fire? If so, how did Rebecca have his belongings in her car? Why does Kate feel responsible for his death? Where was Rebecca going? Did she know the house burnt down or did she just find out about it? How did the house fire start in the first place? What is Jack's actual cause of death? The showrunners say that this isn't a fakeout—the fire is directly responsible for Jack's death. (More info on that and the rest of the episode here.) So, what exactly does that mean?) We know a little bit, but there's still so much more to find out.

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The This Is Us premiere left me with a lot of feels and a lot of questions—but isn't that always the case? Though I wasn't a fan of the bait-and-switch opening, the rest of the episode quickly made up for it with its commitment to its characters and a good story (plus all the feels). This Is Us may not be perfect, but, like Rebecca said about Jack, it's pretty damn close.

What did you think about the season premiere? Any theories about how the season will unfold?

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Reaction: Looking Back on Season 4

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s fourth season concluded a few weeks ago, and I don't know about you, but that season left me pretty breathless. One reason for that was because it was stuffed full of good things (and some bad). It contained Ghost Rider, actual ghosts, artificial intelligence, and even a virtual reality where HYDRA was in charge. Now that the season is complete, let's look back on how it all went down.

Spoilers for the entirety of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Season 3.

Last year, I had a lot of high hopes for season 4. How many of them came true? Let's check it out.

★ More of Elena, Joey, and the Secret Warriors ✔ / ✘

This one is kind of a yes and no. We got a ton of Elena, but not so much on Joey or the Secret Warriors. Ah, well. Maybe next season? (Doubtful, but we can always hope.)

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★ For Fitzsimmons to be okay ✘✘✘

Hahaha... excuse me. I need to curl up in a fetal position for a moment.

..................

Okay, I'm back.

This did not happen. At all. Not only are Fitzsimmons not okay individually, I don't even know if they'll be able to be a couple anymore. Whoops, I need to stop talking before I go into a fetal position again.

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★ For Brett Dalton and Luke Mitchell to return via LMD technology ✔

Aw yiss. I'm gonna go ahead and give a check mark for this one because having Brett Dalton back was more than enough to satisfy me. (Plus, having Ward and Lincoln back in the same plot line would be sufficiently awkward, wouldn't you say?) Anyway, Ward did come back, and it. was. awesome. Not only that, but Tripp did too! And my fangirl heart wept with joy.

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★ For cool things to happen with the LMD technology ✘

Oh my gosh! Young!Sky was so naive. And I quote myself,

Whatever happens, I hope Dr. Radcliffe, Aida, and the LMD program will be a huge part of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s future, and I can't wait to see what happens.

NO!!! What the frickfrackpaddywhack was I thinking? I want to build a time machine, go back to Saturday, June 11, 2016, and talk some sense into myself. Yikes. Anyway, I waffled for a while on whether to give this one a checkmark or an X, but I decided on an X because while we got a ton of stuff that happened because of LMD technology, it was decidedly Not Cool.

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★ More of down-to-earth Coulson ✔

Aww, yes. This definitely happened, and I feel like both Coulson's character and my love for him grew by leaps and bounds this season.

★ Who is the new S.H.I.E.L.D. director? ✔

I found him. I loved him. I lost him. My heart shattered.

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★ Answers to where Daisy is ✔

Not only did I get my answers, but I feel that they happened fairly quickly. Daisy's arc wasn't dragged out too long, and she came back to the fold in good time. (We have Robbie Reyes to thank for that. I totally ship it. #quakerider)

Wishlist items fulfilled: 4.5/7

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My Favorite Aspects of Season 4

★ The pods. The season was divided into three separate arcs, which I thought was an incredible idea and helped keep the momentum of the season going. Each pod was unique and trend-setting. This idea helped set this season apart, not only from past seasons of AOS but also from other seasons of other television shows.

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★ All of the character development. Is it just me, or did everyone grow in leaps and bounds this season? Not all of it was positive, but not all of it was negative, either. They have all come so far from the babies they were in season one.

Those hairstyles. That trench coat. ACTUAL BABIES.--(source)

★ The messages. I feel like the Agents of Hydra storyline allowed the showrunners to bring a very relevant and powerful message about rebellion, oppressive regimes, and holding onto hope and bravery when everything is pushing you into the ground. Stories have so much power to bring hope in times of darkness, and I admire the AOS writers so much for using their show as a vehicle to do so.

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★ Robbie Reyes. Oh my goodness, what a babe. I'm in love with him. I was ambivalent to the Ghost Rider plot line at first, but Robbie quickly won over my heart and my affections with his pure heart and cinnamon roll demeanor. He's just so good. And so sweet and kind. I want him back next year. I want him in every episode. I want him in the MCU. I want him everywhere.

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★ Jeffrey Mace. I looked back on my reactions from this season, and it was hilarious to watch my journey with S.H.I.E.L.D.'s new director. At first I wasn't fond of the idea. Then I was suspicious of Mace. Then I flat-out didn't like him. Then at a certain point, I started to like him. Which turned into full-on love.

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I also discovered that I, unfortunately, predicted his death. I hate this, but... here we go:

I swear, he's going to get himself killed. I was internally screaming when he threw himself on the metaphorical Inhuman bomb. If he dies this season, especially as a sacrificial death, I will not be happy. Do not do this to yourself, Mace. If you die, I will kill you again. -AOS Reaction: "Boom" (4x13)

Looks like I need to go kill him again... (Not really. My heart can't take it.)

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★ Ward and Tripp's return. This was one of my greatest hopes for the season, and the show did not disappoint. I love that Ward got a small redemption arc, and I hope that they can bring him back to explore that even further. Even if they don't, I feel that Ward's story was done justice. (Though I'll definitely take more of it, please!) I would love for Ward and Tripp to return next season through that device that builds bodies. Though, I'm almost afraid to wish for it--I'm sure there's a way for it to go badly like the LMD technology did. Speaking of...

My Least Favorite Aspects of Season 4

★ The LMD technology. However, it's not my least favorite aspect for the reasons you'd expect. It's not because it was badly executed or a terrible story. It's just because of how hard some of the plot twists were to watch. I don't even know why I hoped for this to be a big part of season 4, as I've already mentioned. Artificial intelligence has definitely skyrocketed higher on my list of greatest fears. (Why are we messing with Alexa? Siri? Did we learn nothing from the multiple story lines about robots/AIs taking over? Wake up, people.)

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★ Lucy's storyline. I found it a little weak, but I did like the addition of "ghosts." I also found Eli's story line weak, but I did find the way it tied into Robbie's plot line pretty cool, and Eli's actor was awesome.

★ The first pod. If I had to pick a weak pod or weak aspect of the season, I'd say that one. But we still got Ghost Rider, so I really can't complain too much about it. He made up for any weakness in storyline, honestly.

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My Lack of Complaints This Season

★ I genuinely don't have much to complain about this season. While there was the odd episode where the pacing was off or the storyline didn't grab me as much as I would have liked, the season as a whole was rock solid and one of the best yet.

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The Most Emotional Aspects of Season 4

★ Losing Jeffrey Mace. I don't want to talk about it. I probably never will.
★ Um... Fitzsimmons. I'm not okay. Are they? Doubtful.
★ Hope. Just... Hope. When she disappeared from Mack's arms... Oh my goodness. No.

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Favorite Episode: "Self Control" (4x15)

In Season 3, I had a clear favorite. Not so much in this season. However, I'd definitely have to say my favorite was the episode that introduced the Framework, one of the most genius and brilliant plot devices this season. As much as I loved Ghost Rider (you will always have my heart, Robbie), the Framework took the show to a heightened level of awful, and I mean that in the best way. The end of this episode especially blew my mind, which is the main reason why I'm giving it the spot for best episode of the season.

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Least Favorite Episode: "No Regrets" (4x18)

Jeffrey Mace may not have any regrets, but I definitely think the showrunners should consider some slight regret about killing him off. While his character arc was positively beautiful, he was one of my favorite characters on the show and will be extremely missed.

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Overall

Season 4 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was incredible. Actually, I'm going to just go for it: Season 4 was the best one yet. It's made me even more excited and grateful to be a Marvel fan. The set-up for Season 5 was also incredible, if confusing, and I can't wait to see the resolution to that cliffhanger. But in the meantime, Season 4 was an incredible (ghost) ride(r). (Wow, I'm sorry, that was a terrible pun.) It was filled with plot twists, heartrending moments, perfect jokes, and the characters who have become family to me. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of Season 4. You've made this Marvel fan extremely proud, and I am incredibly pumped to see what happens next.

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What did you think of Season 4?

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Arrow Reaction: "Lian You" (5x23)

Warning: Arrow is rated TV-14 for mature content. Spoilers included.

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Oliver recruits Slade Wilson and Digger Harkness to save his friends, but Adrian Chase has a much bigger plan in mind.

"That's who I was before. That's not who I am now." -Oliver

What I Liked

Flashbacks
I haven't really cared for the Russia plot so far, but I'm glad they wrapped it up in this episode (and it won't drag out for another season). Oliver killing Kovar wasn't a surprise, but I like how the flashbacks interspersed between what was happening in present day. There was a fantastic segment of parallel scenes of Oliver fighting, running through the woods on Lian Yu, and trying to catch the boat. I also liked that it came full circle with season one, and we finally see Oliver getting off the island (with his fake hair and beard!) and talking to his mom on the phone. That part was heartbreaking.

Slade Wilson
So I've been stoked about the return of Slade Wilson, and I'm even more excited now that Slade doesn't have a personal vendetta against Oliver. I'm glad he sided with Oliver and helped him, especially in order to find his son. (The parallelism!) It was awesome. I don't want to get my hopes up too much, but I'm looking forward to more Slade Wilson in the future.

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Merlyn
Malcolm Merlyn's sass is always amazing, and I love his puns. I'm glad he got over himself to help Oliver, and despite everything he's done, his love for Thea does show. It was noble that he sacrificed himself, but is he really dead? I don't believe it. I probably won't believe it even if they show his dead body because this is a comic-book show. Everybody comes back.

Team Arrow
Despite everything they went through in this episode--getting kidnapped, beat up, and locked up--I love that Team Arrow still pulled through and was willing to fight by Oliver's side. Their fortitude was amazing. Nyssa and Talia's fight was great. Dinah and Black Siren's fight was even better. But the best? Lance knocking out Black Siren was the best freaking ever.

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Felicity
I just have to say: I knew it. I freaking knew that Felicity was going to kiss Oliver and that there was still something between them. And oh my gosh. "Just in case." I'm not okay. Not even close.

Oliver
Oliver. Is. Amazing. His resolve to stand for what he believes, no matter what Chase did, no matter the choice Chase laid before him, was admirable. I'm so pumped for this new Oliver Queen, and I can't wait to see what happens next with him. Ollie's been through a lot lately. It was a struggle to watch, but I think it's all been worth it.

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What I Didn't Like

Team Chase
I still don't understand why any of them decided to work with Chase. Black Siren helping might make the most sense since he rescued her from her prison cell, but the rest? I still don't get it. Was it money? Revenge? I wish I knew, but the characters weren't developed enough to bother with that. I also knew Harkness would betray them... and Talia was just a big baby to run and hide from her younger sister. Bah, they were a boring lot anyways.

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Chase
Adrian Chase is... disgusting. His whole plan is convoluted and terrible. He made Oliver choose between everybody he loves and William, but in the end, Chase made the choice for Ollie. And I can't help but sit here and wonder... why? What was the point of doing everything to ruin Oliver's life only to shoot himself in the head so Oliver would suffer? He doesn't get to witness Oliver suffering; he doesn't even know if his plan worked. (Because honestly, how could the entire cast of the show die in the explosion? I don't believe it for a second, even if it was shocking and left me wondering.) What the heck, man? But I guess the whole thing truly came full circle: Oliver on a boat, again, watching someone shoot himself. Wow, just wow.

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Overall

The season as a whole has been a roller coaster. It had its high points, its low points, and sometimes I was just bored waiting for something to get started. But by the end of the season, I thought it was awesome. The last few episodes have been fantastic, building up to something mind-blowing, and it was. The end did blow me away (pun definitely intended), and I'm looking forward to season six and what's going to happen next. I think we've finally reached a good point with this show and who Oliver is as a hero.

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What did you think of "Lian Yu"? What are you looking forward to in season six?

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