Betrayal
Overview: Cyrus Vanch, a nefarious criminal, is recently released from prison and intends to re-secure his position as leader of the underworld. His first step is to take down his biggest opponent in the city – Arrow. Meanwhile, Oliver shows Moira his father’s notebook and questions her about the names on the list. Thea is miserable as she starts her internship with Laurel at the legal aid office and Detective Lance makes a deadly mistake that puts Laurel in the crosshairs of Vanch.
Air date: 2/16/2013
Directed by: Guy Norman Bee
Guest Stars: John Barrowman as Malcolm Merlyn, Manu Bennett as Slade Wilson, Adrian Holmes as Lt Frank Pike, Roger Cross as Det Lucas Hilton, Agam Darshi as Anastasia, David Anders as Cyrus Vance, Ona Grauer as Vivian, Marrett Green as Merritt Davis, Lee Vincent as Kelton.
In this episode, someone wants to prove they are the top dog in the city, and they think the best way to accomplish this is to call out the Hood. Of course, the hood obsessed detective thinks it is wise to put his daughter in harms way in his quest to get the hood. That seems like a great idea doesn’t it. You would think the good detective would learn his lesson but he appears to be pretty thick skulled.
Overall, this was a good episode. I am not a huge fan of how far the detective is willing to go. His obsession with the hood is leading him down a path to be a great super villain.