Arrow's seventh season has been quite a solid one thus far, with "Level Two" thankfully continues the forward momentum in more than one way. Evidently so, yet again, some storylines still aren't exactly perfect and this time, it's a bit of a problem. Oliver's (Stephen Amell) Slabside ordeal was a dark, drug-infused guilt-trip down memory lane, bolstered by Amell's fine acting and the superior writing. That was, as it always is, the best part of any chapter so far in Arrow's seventh outing. Star City, and its heroes faced a tedious, but decent threat this week with some pyromaniacs, a theme that played into the episode's overall look. Orangey lighting was a trademark this week. Dinah (Juliana Harkavy) and Rene (Rick Gonzalez) had a very compelling arc this week, discussing the moral rights and wrongs of vigilantism. As for Laurel (Katie Cassidy) and Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards), their shared screen-time was sadly short-lived, as the interrogation of Silencer (Miranda Edwards) proved rather tame, but wrapped on a surprising note. There has been huge development with the flash-forwards as well, with some serious budget behind the return to an apocalyptic Star City. It is safe to say, the mystery continues to build. All in all, "Level Two" is a decent chapter in season seven. Not an overly flashy, action-packed one, but an important one for several characters. Unfortunately, the stories are still cluttered at times, which hinder an overall focus.
8 Reviews
It's finally got a bite in me.
sscialli6 November 2018
Warning: Spoilers
I loved the earlier episodes from earlier seasons. It caught me off guard, but I like it a lot. Felicity is hot , now as geek and a badass , (not that she wasn't before!) The time jump seems to be something I keep hearing about from an unnamed upcoming rival movie franchise , isn't it strange(pun intended). I like the grown William, Roy and Dinah in the future. It is always good to have the gang back , the staple core back from the earlier years. Oliver in the Level 2, is really creepy fascism foreshadowing of brainwashing.
I am Inmate 4587.
niharbadheka6 November 2018
There are lot more repetition of Robert Queen said to Oliver , "Right His Wrongs" i think it much pretty reminder of Why he took the hood in first place.
The Flashforward scene are more than any previous episodes,i think it's great but not interesting as flashbacks.the character of roy Harper showup and he is coordinating with William to find about Felicity convincing that she is the key to where Oliver is and How is he.
Has anyone asked this question?
ronnie_blackiii7 November 2018
When Flash tampered with the timeline as much as XS (in my opinion its very close) there were some big changes in Arrow's universe as well, right? Diggle did have a daughter, right? Now has a bouncing baby boy. Does her arrival change anything? Its clearly created Meta Tech and changed Barry's world in big ways so it has to have ripple effects that are only a few hours away. Im loving this season, but do hope they address this. Diaz sure got strong, is that because of XS? or the M. Kuru juice Death Stroke used, only better since the CDC has it, or do they have it? What did he inject himself with? Did XS make him a Meta? Elongated man said those lasers were Rubik's Cube of pain, then a Rubik's Cube shows up on Arrow? (KIDDING ON THAT ONE) I do hope at some point they address XS's appearance in this Universe on Arrow, at least enough to say she didn't screw with Oliver's timeline
We are in the level two now.
felipeandresrodriguezberrocal20 November 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This chapter is very introspective, analytic and entertaining. All the stories are good: The Oliver story with the doctor Parker, The Felicity and Laurel Story and the William & Roy story. I like that Oliver decide don't do that William pay for his sins and don't pay for his father sins.
Condemned By His Father
ThomasDrufke6 November 2018
I've been hard on Arrow through 3 weeks, but it's actually been more of a passive hate. In reality, the show has yet to grab my true investment through 3 episodes. Tonight's episode provided a little bit of hope that this season won't be all bad, perhaps just mediocre and passable. But after season 6, I'll take it.
We finally caught back up with the flashforwards as William and Roy found their way back to Star City, which eventually lead them to a barely aged Dinah and a suited up Zoe. Both of them provided some intriguing knowledge of future Felicity and Rene. The latter apparently won't step back into Star City and Felicity, well I guess she's dead in the future. Again, I'm not going to put too much weight into the flashforwards, because I just don't care enough about seeing future versions of any of these characters. Let the show play out as it is. But with that said, it at least gives me someone to guess/make predictions on from week to week. That is, why exactly the reason we need the flashforwards in the first place.
In present day, Oliver found himself in the middle of a Clockwork Orange type scenario with him going through various forms of torture and interrogation for him to submit to Dr. Jarrett Parker. I'm not sure how big of a role he's going to play this year, but I thought he brought up a solid amount of charisma to those scenes, which in turn gave us some food for thought about Oliver and his father Robert. In a way, the prison is Oliver's new island. His new "crucible" per say. On a side note, I liked that this episode also gave a few nods to another father of the Arrowverse, Quentin Lance. Man, do I miss when this show was really good in seasons 1-3.
The rest of the episode was completely serviceable, with Rene actually having a pretty good night acting wise, Dinah finally coming around on the whole vigilante thing (for now), and Felicity drawing closer to Diaz. I can't say the whole Laurel angle is working, because it's not and I'm not sure it ever will. But I found myself invested in this episode from beginning to end. It's certainly the best episode of season 7.
8.0/10
We finally caught back up with the flashforwards as William and Roy found their way back to Star City, which eventually lead them to a barely aged Dinah and a suited up Zoe. Both of them provided some intriguing knowledge of future Felicity and Rene. The latter apparently won't step back into Star City and Felicity, well I guess she's dead in the future. Again, I'm not going to put too much weight into the flashforwards, because I just don't care enough about seeing future versions of any of these characters. Let the show play out as it is. But with that said, it at least gives me someone to guess/make predictions on from week to week. That is, why exactly the reason we need the flashforwards in the first place.
In present day, Oliver found himself in the middle of a Clockwork Orange type scenario with him going through various forms of torture and interrogation for him to submit to Dr. Jarrett Parker. I'm not sure how big of a role he's going to play this year, but I thought he brought up a solid amount of charisma to those scenes, which in turn gave us some food for thought about Oliver and his father Robert. In a way, the prison is Oliver's new island. His new "crucible" per say. On a side note, I liked that this episode also gave a few nods to another father of the Arrowverse, Quentin Lance. Man, do I miss when this show was really good in seasons 1-3.
The rest of the episode was completely serviceable, with Rene actually having a pretty good night acting wise, Dinah finally coming around on the whole vigilante thing (for now), and Felicity drawing closer to Diaz. I can't say the whole Laurel angle is working, because it's not and I'm not sure it ever will. But I found myself invested in this episode from beginning to end. It's certainly the best episode of season 7.
8.0/10
Prison storyline is great
andringaben25 March 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I really like how they're diving into how Oliver's life as a vigilante has effected him. All of the level two scenes were great. My only problem was that the arsonist storyline kind of felt pointless, but it didn't really bother me that much
Decent episode.
cruise0113 June 2019
Arrow
Episode 7.04 (3 out of 5 stars).
The plot continues with Oliver in prison and being evaluated and interviewed by a psychologists. Felicity is trying to find Diaz even if it is starting to cross a line which she can't go back. Rene and Dinah come across the new Green Arrow that helps them stop an arsonists.
The plot is pretty thin and forgettable. The flash forward with Oliver's son as an adult and Roy do come across an unexpected character and the future takes the direction in an interesting turn.
The episode is filled with a lot of action but lacking substance to a story.
Episode 7.04 (3 out of 5 stars).
The plot continues with Oliver in prison and being evaluated and interviewed by a psychologists. Felicity is trying to find Diaz even if it is starting to cross a line which she can't go back. Rene and Dinah come across the new Green Arrow that helps them stop an arsonists.
The plot is pretty thin and forgettable. The flash forward with Oliver's son as an adult and Roy do come across an unexpected character and the future takes the direction in an interesting turn.
The episode is filled with a lot of action but lacking substance to a story.
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