The Promise

Hope there was 11/10 so i could rate what it deserves Definitely one of the best episode on the series

Story - Dialogues - Action are done in a brilliant way

Specifically here more story is concerned about what happened on the Lian Yu ( Island ) & Amazo ( the ship ) also clears reason behind Slade's Hatred Towards Oliver

Stephen Amell and Manu Bennett are really best at their roles Both have their story and shown in best manner

Cherry on the cake was when Team Arrow, Queen Family, Oliver, and Slade is in the same room where even Oliver get's a bit scared about what's gonna happen next ( Definitely give's sensation to viewers )

Hat's off to Manu Bennett, He was the best attraction of the series

After weeks of starving without decent Island flashbacks, 'The Promise' gave us exactly that, and then some. Stephen Amell's social media account posted a trailer for this episode and also said that it's the best episode yet, and I can assure you, the hype is truly met. This was an excellent episode which answered a lot of questions, but not all of it. After last week's cliffhanger, we pick up right where we left off. And that was basically the whole mood for the present day. Tense. But the flashbacks, really served it's purpose. The freighter raid was highly action packed, the pacing was superb and the way the episode ended was exceptional.

*Dialogue: Very good *Pacing: Excellent *Action: Excellent *Drama: Good *Story: Excellent

Season two of Arrow is proving to be spectacular on it's own merits. Slade Wilson's character is quickly coming to life and Team Arrow is developing along nicely. If you need a reason to watch this show, it's for Deathstroke, the one and only. Episode rating: 10/10

"The Promise" is Arrow at its most intense, character-driven best. It's a standout not just in Season 2, but in the series as a whole. Everything-from the writing to the performances to the pacing-is calibrated to deliver emotional and narrative payoff. It raises the stakes without relying on spectacle, and it shows just how far Oliver's past reaches into his present.

The episode is aptly named. "The Promise" refers not only to Slade's vow of vengeance but also to the promises Oliver has made-to protect his family, to save his city, and to carry the weight of his choices. It's a deeply personal hour, showing how one moment of mercy-or weakness-can reshape a lifetime.

... the whole reason for the break between Oliver and Slade is incredibly moronic.

Really kind of ruins the entire relationship and any drama borne out of it.

This episode is structurally similar to the episode of season 1 named 'The Odyssey' . This episode sets up the rest of the season .

Wonderful story-writing & dialogues . The actors have delivered the goods, especially Manu Bennett (Slade Wilson) . Now we can understand the extent of the hatred & the emotional drive of him although we have been teased about it in the previous episodes .

The conversation between slade & oliver when they are alone are very interesting . In the flash-backs, the story & action are executed well . You will absolutely love the scene where slade,oliver,sara,roy & oliver's family stand in the same room .

As usual this episode will give you an unpredictable ending.

An excellent episode to feel astonished .