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"'''Starling City'''" is the first episode of the [[Arrow (season 8)|eighth season]] of the American television series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', based on the [[DC Comics]] character [[Green Arrow]], revolving around billionaire playboy [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen]] as he returns to Starling City (later renamed [[Star City (Arrowverse)|Star City]]), after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the [[Arrowverse]], sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by showrunners [[Marc Guggenheim]] and [[Beth Schwartz]], and directed by [[James Bamford (stunt coordinator)|James Bamford]]. |
"'''Starling City'''" is the first episode of the [[Arrow (season 8)|eighth season]] of the American television series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', based on the [[DC Comics]] character [[Green Arrow]], revolving around billionaire playboy [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen]] as he returns to Starling City (later renamed [[Star City (Arrowverse)|Star City]]), after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the [[Arrowverse]], sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by showrunners [[Marc Guggenheim]] and [[Beth Schwartz]], and directed by [[James Bamford (stunt coordinator)|James Bamford]]. |
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[[Stephen Amell]] stars as Oliver, and is joined by principal cast members [[David Ramsey]], [[Rick Gonzalez]], [[Juliana Harkavy]], [[Katherine McNamara]], Ben Lewis, [[LaMonica Garrett]] and [[Katie Cassidy]]. The episode follows two storylines; in one, Oliver is sent to Starling City of Earth-2 on a mission by the [[Monitor (Arrowverse)|Monitor]]. In the other, set in 2040, Oliver's children [[Mia Smoak]] and [[William Clayton (Arrowverse)|William Clayton]]'s team face a new enemy. |
[[Stephen Amell]] stars as Oliver, and is joined by principal cast members [[David Ramsey]], [[Rick Gonzalez]], [[Juliana Harkavy]], [[Katherine McNamara]], Ben Lewis, [[Joseph David-Jones]], [[LaMonica Garrett]] and [[Katie Cassidy]]. The episode follows two storylines; in one, Oliver is sent to Starling City of Earth-2 on a mission by the [[Monitor (Arrowverse)|Monitor]]. In the other, set in 2040, Oliver's children [[Mia Smoak]] and [[William Clayton (Arrowverse)|William Clayton]]'s team face a new enemy. |
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"Starling City" first aired in the United States on [[The CW]] on October 15, 2019. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics. |
"Starling City" first aired in the United States on [[The CW]] on October 15, 2019. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics. |
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=== Casting === |
=== Casting === |
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Main cast members [[Stephen Amell]], [[David Ramsey]], [[Rick Gonzalez]], [[Juliana Harkavy]], [[Katherine McNamara]], Ben Lewis, [[Joseph David-Jones]], [[LaMonica Garrett]] and [[Katie Cassidy]] appear as [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen / Green Arrow]], [[John Diggle (Arrowverse)|John Diggle]], [[Rene Ramirez (Arrowverse Earth-2)|Rene Ramirez]] and [[Dinah Drake (Arrowverse Earth-2)|Dinah Drake]] of Earth-2, [[Mia Smoak]], [[William Clayton (Arrowverse)|William Clayton]], [[Connor Hawke (Arrow)|Connor Hawke]], [[Mar Novu (Arrowverse)|Mar Novu / Monitor]] and [[Laurel Lance (Arrowverse Earth-2)|Laurel Lance / Black Canary]] of Earth-2. The guest cast includes Susanna Thompson, John Barrowman and Josh Segarra as the Earth-2 versions of Moira Queen, Malcolm Merlyn and Adrian Chase. Additional guest stars include Andrea Sixtos as Zoe Ramirez, Charlie Barnett as John Diggle Jr., and Colin Donnell as the Earth-2 version of Tommy Merlyn. |
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=== Filming === |
=== Filming === |
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Preparation for the episode ran from July 2 until July 12, 2019. |
Preparation for the episode ran from July 2 until July 12, 2019. Filming began on July 11, the day of the title reveal, and ended on July 27.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://comicbook.com/dc/2019/07/14/arrow-final-season-8-filming-stephen-amell/ |title=Stephen Amell Starts Filming the Final Season of Arrow |last=Drum |first=Nicole |date=July 13, 2019 |website=Comicbook.com |url-status=live |archive-url=http://archive.fo/zgx6s |archive-date=October 22, 2019 |access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref><ref name="announcement" /> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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=== Ratings === |
=== Ratings === |
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The episode was watched live by 0.8 million viewers, and had a ratings share of 0.3.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-15-2019/ |title=‘Mixed-ish’ adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=October 16, 2019 |website=[[TV by the Numbers]] |access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref> |
"Starling City" was first aired in the United States on [[The CW]] on October 15, 2019. It episode was watched live by 0.8 million viewers, and had a ratings share of 0.3.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-15-2019/ |title=‘Mixed-ish’ adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=October 16, 2019 |website=[[TV by the Numbers]] |access-date=October 22, 2019}}</ref> |
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===Critical response=== |
===Critical response=== |
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| "Starling City" | |
|---|---|
| Arrow episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | James Bamford |
| Written by | |
| Featured music | Blake Neely |
| Original air date | October 15, 2019[1] |
| Guest appearances | |
"Starling City" is the first episode of the eighth season of the American television series Arrow, based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, revolving around billionaire playboy Oliver Queen as he returns to Starling City (later renamed Star City), after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by showrunners Marc Guggenheim and Beth Schwartz, and directed by James Bamford.
Stephen Amell stars as Oliver, and is joined by principal cast members David Ramsey, Rick Gonzalez, Juliana Harkavy, Katherine McNamara, Ben Lewis, Joseph David-Jones, LaMonica Garrett and Katie Cassidy. The episode follows two storylines; in one, Oliver is sent to Starling City of Earth-2 on a mission by the Monitor. In the other, set in 2040, Oliver's children Mia Smoak and William Clayton's team face a new enemy.
"Starling City" first aired in the United States on The CW on October 15, 2019. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics.
Plot
The Monitor sends Oliver Queen to Earth-2 to retrieve Dwarf Star particles, but they are stolen by Tommy Merlyn, the Dark Archer of this Earth who is looking to use them to level the Glades with his own "Undertaking". Oliver joins up with the Earth-1 John Diggle as well as the Earth-2 Laurel Lance / Black Canary and Adrian Chase / The Hood to take down Merlyn and retrieve the particles. Despite their victory, Oliver, Diggle, and Laurel are forced to escape to Earth-1 as Earth-2 is vaporized by an anti-matter wave.
In 2040, Connor Hawke, Mia Smoak, William Clayton, and Zoe Ramirez encounter the Deathstroke Gang, led by Connor's adoptive brother John Diggle Jr., who have grown more powerful since the destruction of the wall between Star City and the Glades.
Production
Development
On July 11, 2019, it was announced that the season premiere of the eighth season of Arrow would be titled "Starling City". The episode was directed by James Bamford, and written by showrunners Marc Guggenheim and Beth Schwartz.[3]
Casting
Main cast members Stephen Amell, David Ramsey, Rick Gonzalez, Juliana Harkavy, Katherine McNamara, Ben Lewis, Joseph David-Jones, LaMonica Garrett and Katie Cassidy appear as Oliver Queen / Green Arrow, John Diggle, Rene Ramirez and Dinah Drake of Earth-2, Mia Smoak, William Clayton, Connor Hawke, Mar Novu / Monitor and Laurel Lance / Black Canary of Earth-2. The guest cast includes Susanna Thompson, John Barrowman and Josh Segarra as the Earth-2 versions of Moira Queen, Malcolm Merlyn and Adrian Chase. Additional guest stars include Andrea Sixtos as Zoe Ramirez, Charlie Barnett as John Diggle Jr., and Colin Donnell as the Earth-2 version of Tommy Merlyn.
Filming
Preparation for the episode ran from July 2 until July 12, 2019. Filming began on July 11, the day of the title reveal, and ended on July 27.[4][3]
Reception
Ratings
"Starling City" was first aired in the United States on The CW on October 15, 2019. It episode was watched live by 0.8 million viewers, and had a ratings share of 0.3.[5]
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating for the episode, based on 13 reviews, with an average rating of 8.89/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Arrow kicks off its final season with a cosmic bang, harkening back to its origins and establishing the stakes of its dimensional conflict in emotional, rousing style."[6]
Allison Shoemaker of The A.V. Club rated the episode B+, stating "Memory is a key element in Arrow’s dramatic DNA." in response to the return of the season one title card, as well as complementing David Ramsey and Stephen Amell's acting saying "Amell and Ramsey make it work—particularly Amell, who plays his hellos and goodbyes as though Oliver’s heart might burst at any moment" She also praises the writers for the references but wishes the show could have waited to introduce Charlie Barnett and the rest of the future characters.[7]
Delia Harrington of Den of Geek rated the episode five out of five stars, describing it as "fun-ass television" and "a tremendous step forwards". She complimented all the callbacks to season 1 and Stephen Amell's acting stating that he is "pumping more of his natural charm into the role than usual."[8]
Jesse Schedeen of IGN rated the episode 8.7 out of 10, noting that the action scenes suffer as most of them are in dimly lit rooms and feature two identical archers fighting. Schedeen praised Amell's performance and the strong material he is given to work with.[9]
References
- ^ ""Arrow" Season 8: "Crisis" Countdown Begins in "Starling City" [PREVIEW]". Bleeding Cool. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ "Hi, Tommy! 'Arrow' Brings Back 4 Dead Characters in Final Season Premiere". Us Weekly. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ a b Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 11, 2019). "Arrow's Final Season Premiere Title Is a Big Throwback — What Does It Mean?". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 11, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ Drum, Nicole (July 13, 2019). "Stephen Amell Starts Filming the Final Season of Arrow". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ Welch, Alex (October 16, 2019). "'Mixed-ish' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ "Arrow — Season 8 Episode 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Shoemaker, Allison (October 15, 2019). "In Arrow's promising final season premiere, Oliver pays a visit to Pottersville". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ Harrington, Delia (October 16, 2019). "Arrow Season 8 Episode 1: Starling City". Den of Geek. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (October 16, 2019). "Arrow Season 8, Episode 1: "Starling City" Premiere Review". IGN. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
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