Why would Oliver think that capturing Chase would be so easy? He's a psychopath...does Oliver really believe trying to shame Chase by telling him a story about how his father thought he was crazy was going to break him? rolls eyes
After watching the sneak peek and the Inside I guess this quote of Robert Queen will be important tonight:
"Because I'm not the man you think I am. About a month before the opening of Steele factory, the one in the Glades, I was approached by a local councilman. He wanted money. Told me that's the way everything was done in the Glades. I told him I'd never paid a bribe in my life. We got into an argument. I didn't want to hurt him. I swear, Moira"
"You spent your entire life trying to honor the legacy of someone who was ashamed of you", Jesus fudge Oliver. That was savage. This has to be the most ruthless speech Oliver has ever given to anyone. Emotionally breaking. So Chase also has daddy issues. But don't worry, he just doesn't care. Looks like Oliver was 10 steps ahead there, a pity he was walking into an immediate trap afterwards. He seriously thought he didn't know? Chase is like Google he can find anything anywhere and in just a few seconds. Are you really so naive that you haven't even thought he would've already detective'd it all?
Overall, pretty solid episode, action packaged and a very good way of exploring Ollie's backstop with his father, which turns out to be crucial if Adrian Chase is added to the mix. Tying up this season with season 1 is the perfect circle to end this five year adventure. This is the end of the beginning and the beginning of the end.
I loved the island scenes. And I'm so happy that they finally showed up how that arrow ended up in the balaclava. The score of season 1 is that scene gave the goosebumps. Loved Anatoly and Oliver's interactions: "In 48 hours" "Da, 2 days". I laughed so hard at that one. Although flashbacks made me sad. "You'll always be my brother, Oliver" they're no longer brothers
I loved this quote in particular: "Why'd he say I had to sit tight?" "because he knows you" "oh". Damn, Rene has grown so much on me.
Honestly, Chase getting caught and that turning out to be part of a bigger plan was absolutely amazing. Two more episodes to go and my favourite psycho is still 10 steps ahead. I'm so gonna miss Josh Segarra next season.
This dude Chase is like fuckin Jigsaw. I love the attorney's description "The man is terrifying and smart". So true man, so true.
Two episodes to go and I don't even know how hyped I am. This season has been over the top. So awesome. I can't wait for Malcolm, Nyssa,Captain Boomerang, Yao Fei and Slade to come down to play.
The Thea/Robert stuff was making me too emotional. Robert was the only normal part she had on her life and it just vanished when she discovered he was an accidental killer. Love her line btw "are you okay?" "no, but once you find out Malcom Merlyn's your biological father, you can pretty much handle anything", lol. And her "no wonder I ended up a monster". Seem liked Thea's only purpose this episode was to watch videos about Robert.
Paul Blackthorne is a freaking treasure. He called Rene "Hoss". I love this show. This is a better love story than Twilight. Their dynamic on the show is one of my favourite parts each episode. That scene when Rene was stalling and finding excuses not to go to the hearing was beautiful. Their bond is so strong. And I loved Quentin on his speech. In the middle of a sentence he uttered "look at me", which made it look so real. Such a powerful image. The episode was all about parenthood and I felt Quentin just wanted to say "take care of Zoe. I had two daughters and they both died, multiple times. Don't let it go away".
If there's one thing I've loved this season is the acting. Everyone has been on point. In my own opinion, the best acting in the whole 5 seasons, especially Rick González, Paul Blackthorne and Josh Segarra. They add so much to the show.
I'm so sad Rene wasn't there, but I suspect it's got something to do with Chase, as if he kidnapped him. I'll be really disappointed if he hadn't simolyshowed up. I wonder what the writers will do with Little-Dog's custody. Maybe they'll let Lance have her as a daughter, because that shit would be good.
My Lord, I just can't wait to see this. This season has been amazing and this episode looks very promising. Plus, I'll stop my Chase starvation.
Okay 2 things, head shot 'zombie' and Adrian's capture was too easy. What the hell are they letting him watch TV for. That's just gonna piss him off even more.
Bored with the feeling of guilt, or suffer those who are close to me, how bad I am for myself and for others ... ufff
Much better than the Olicity candy episode that was last weeks.
Review by VeroBlockedParentSpoilers2017-05-11T12:26:08Z
My lord! AMAZING. 10 steps, 10 freaking steps ahead. I guess Oliver missed the core concept. Man, I love Peometheus and I'm in love with Josh Segarra. His portrayal is absolutely amazing. I'm mesmerised every time he appears on scene. I'd like to get to know his advance algorithm. He's so far ahead you can't even catch his shadow.
Chase is really 10 steps ahead. If not a hundred. Even at the staircase he was ten steps ahead. That evil grin at the end gave me the goosebumps. Holy shit! He's absolutely terrifying and I love it. This man is about to ruin lives and that lasts end says it all. My goodness, tell me they don't really think Chase gave it all up because he's sad. Lol, Oliver really thinks he knows what game he's playing. When I saw him kneeling I just though, man, this guy is the evilest evil that ever eviled. His distance in steps has been furthered.
Even in a prison outfit Chase is still hot af. Btw, I loved the yellow outfit. Love the symbolism and connotations the colour entails. And I'm surprise they let a serial killer watch TV. That mirroring image at the end was fantastic btw. Oliver's reflection in the the glass levelled with Chase was so damn good. Loved the camera movements and the directing this episode.
The second I knew Chase got imprisoned in ARGUS' prison I couldn't help but thinking "He's gonna escape in the easiest way". Maybe he makes a guest appearance in the next episode of The Flash. So, Chase gets locked up in a prison in Lian Yu, gets on the loose, wrecks havoc and Oliver needs Slade's help to take him down. Which step number is this? Seriously, I need to get a hand on Chase's steps programme.