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Three If By Space's generally positive review of 421... Arrow 421 Review: Nukes and Old Foes Abound in “Monument Point” By: Alisha Bjorklund May 13, 2016 http://www.threeifbyspace.net/2016/05/arrow-421-review-nukes-old-foes-abound-monument-point/

I'll be watching Sleepy Hollow - at least in the beginning next season - out of curiosity and because I like Tom Mison, but I'll definitely be staying out of the Sleepy Hollow forum here. I'm bummed about Agent Carter's cancellation, but I'm also curious to see HA play a different character... ABC adds Shondaland, Hayley Atwell dramas Bill Keveney, USA TODAY 10:44 p.m. EDT May 12, 2016 http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/05/12/abc-adds-shondaland-period-drama-still-star-crossed/84298824/

USA Today's positive review of 421 (I really don't want an Evil Felicity, not unless it's her Earth-2 doppelganger)... Allison Brennan and Lavinia Kent on ‘Arrow’ episode ‘Monument Point’: Will we see Evil Felicity at some point? By: Allison Brennan and Lavinia Kent | May 13, 2016 6:00 pm http://happyeverafter.usatoday.com/2016/05/13/allison-brennan-lavinia-kent-arrow-recap-monument-point/

Heroesdirect's generally positive review of 421... Arrow: “Monument Point” by EAMMON JACOBS on MAY 12, 2016 http://heroes.direct/tv/arrow-s4e21/

I don't think this is a spoiler - I think this is where MG is headed for vacation...

Emertainment Monthly's usual rave review... ‘Arrow’ Review: “Monument Point” May 13, 2016 Nora Dominick ‘17/ http://emertainmentmonthly.com/2016/05/13/arrow-review-monument-point/

I don't agree with Craig on this point, but if I understand him correctly, he's giving special significance to the fact that Laurel keeps getting brought up in every episode since her death - like, the Q/D scene where the affidavit issue is about Laurel being the BC.

Craig Wack and Tatiana Torres discussed Arrow 421 beginning at 1:00:37 (they also mourned the cancellation of Agent Carter)... Agents of GEEK Podcast Episode 28 Posted on 05/13/2016 http://agentsofgeekpodcast.com/wordpress/ -- Surprisingly, they were not that positive about this episode. Craig said it was "average" and Tatiana said it was "not good." Craig did give the show credit for the "messy ending" and Tatiana conceded that the flashbacks had a point for once (when Poppy's eyes turned yellow from holding the idol). -- They thought the Palmer Tech heist didn't make sense since they could've just called Curtis (it was his lab). -- They did like the "IT girl, the criminal and the two guys in Halloween costume" line, and they also liked the guy who plays Felicity's dad. -- Craig commented that Oliver's curse has gone to Thea, meaning that people they kiss get killed. -- They thought the Quentin & Donna scene was "just another way to prove... that Laurel is not dead." Craig noted that this was another episode since the funeral that the show spent "a significant amount of time" on Laurel. -- Craig thought that Felicity's conversation with Donna about Ravenspur could've been handled with a phone call. -- Tatiana wanted "like, five seconds" of conversation between Felicity and Noah where Felicity would realize that Oliver "is still your dude." -- Craig thought they wasted too much time tracking down Noah. -- Tatiana wondered if they had "money to burn on John Barrowman" because he just keeps coming back for short scenes and it's "never organic." Craig noted that he's always the No. 1 bad guy, first to Ra's al Ghul and now to Darhk.

Comparison of superhero tv show ratings this week: Gotham (FOX) - 1.2 and 4.67 (final) Flash (CW) - 1.3 and 3.52 (final) Agents of SHIELD (ABC) - 0.9 and 2.93 (final) Arrow (CW) - 0.8 and 2.16 (final) LoT (CW) - 0.7 and 1.89 (final) Last week: Gotham (FOX) - 1.2 and 3.59 (final) Flash (CW) - 1.3 and 3.34 (final) Agents of SHIELD (ABC) - 0.9 and 2.92 (final) Arrow (CW) - 0.7 and 2.07 (final) LoT (CW) - 0.6 and 1.63 (final)

You're welcome. But I appreciate all the spoilers, info and insights provided by everyone here. I originally started visiting this forum for the spoilers (yes, I'm the kind of person who likes to read the end of the book first) and then got interested in the different perspectives given on shows I watch. I also appreciate having a safe place to share my love for Arrow, Oliver, Felicity, Olicity, Diggle and OTA. So my thanks to you all and to the mods.

Meh - not sure I agree with this article as to what went wrong with Supergirl. When Arrow debuted in 2012, it was described as more of an action drama than a superhero show and appealed to more than the "comics-loving community"... Here’s why ‘Supergirl’s’ move to the CW is the win-win scenario it deserved all along By David Betancourt May 13 at 7:30 AM https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/05/13/heres-why-supergirls-move-to-the-cw-is-the-win-win-scenario-it-deserved-all-along/

Stephen Amell Talks WWE Summerslam, Calls It A ‘Terrifying’ Experience, Jay Briscoe Demands His ROH Title Rematch (Videos) Bill Pritchard May 12, 2016 http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/708323-stephen-amell-talks-wwe-summerslam-calls-it-a-terrifying-experience-jay-briscoe-demands-his-roh-title-rematch-videos

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Some nice tweets from AC (Anarky) and ER (Taiana) after 421...

KL will be at the Motor City Comic Con this weekend...

I have no spoilers that Cooper will appear in an upcoming episode - other than a rumor that Nolan Funk was spotted filming in Vancouver. If anyone has a source for something more substantial, please post. Thx.

I enjoyed reading Laura Hurley's comments on why she doesn't like magic on Arrow (in response to the following question)... slowcookedvig asks: As a Harry Potter fan, you're probably OK with magic in stories in general. What do you think about magic in Arrow? In particular, how does its use of magic work with character development (which you also love)? (I'm trying to think through how I feel about magic as a shortcut to telling about the "light" in Oliver. Was there enough character development, including the conversations with Felicity & Digg in the last two episodes?) Laura Hurley May 11, 2016 6:46 pm http://laurawritesabout.tumblr.com/post/144219623741/as-a-harry-potter-fan-youre-probably-ok-with

KC has added HVFF-Atlanta to her schedule (she's now attending all three remaining HVFFs this year)...

Some hilarious #laurawritesDC tweets by Laura Hurley (in honor of Supergirl's renewal)...

Tell-Tale TV's positive review of 421... Arrow Review: Monument Point (Season 4 Episode 21) May 12, 2016Lissete Lanuza Saenz http://telltaletv.com/2016/05/arrow-review-monument-point-season-4-episode-21/

Jessica Breaux's review of 421 (thought it was "a pretty good episode")... Arrow “Monument Point” Review (Season 4, Episode 21) Jessica Breaux May 12, 2016 http://www.tvequals.com/2016/05/12/arrow-monument-point-review-season-4-episode-21/

4YourExcitement's positive review of 421... THIS WEEK’S ARROW HAS THE TEAM FIGHTING AN ATTACK ON “MONUMENT POINT” Verena Cote | May 12, 2016 http://www.4ye.co.uk/2016/05/this-weeks-arrow-has-the-team-fighting-an-attack-on-monument-point/

Media articles on what's been mentioned above... The CW picks up Riverdale, Frequency and No Tomorrow (but cancels Containment) http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/riverdale-frequency-no-tomorrow-picked-893446 ABC kills Marvel's Most Wanted http://www.4ye.co.uk/2016/05/abc-kills-marvels-most-wanted/ ABC cancels Agent Carter http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/agent-carter-cancelled-season-2-abc-1201773285/

Downloadable PDF file of COH2 schedule: http://conventionguide.co.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/COH2-Schedule-V2-1.pdf For easier reading, here are the scheduled Q&A Stage Talks (I only listed Arrow or former Arrow actors): Sat. May 14: 09:00-09:15 Opening Video (Halls 1&2) 09:30-10:15 Stephen (Hall 1) John (Hall 2) 11:30-12:15 Charlotte, Peyton & Italia (Hall 2) 12:30-13:15 David R (Hall 2) 14:15-15:00 Willa & Colton (Hall 1) 15:00-15:45 Katie (Hall 1) 16:00-16:45 Emily (Hall 1) 17:00-17:45 Brandon (Hall 1) Sun. May 15: 09:30-10:15 Emily (Hall 2) 10:30-11:15 Willa & Colton (Hall 2) 11:30-12:15 Katie (Hall 2) 12:30-13:15 Brandon (Hall 2) 14:15-15:00 David (Hall 1) 15:15-16:00 Charlotte, Peyton & Italia 17:15-18:00 Stephen (Hall 2) John (Hall 1) The actors all have individual photo and autograph sessions scheduled throughout the weekend (see schedule for times and locations), but here are some noteworthy duo or group photo sessions: Sat. at 14:15 Stephen & John Sat. at 16:00 Willa & Colton Sat. at 18:00 "Group Photo" Sun. at 10:15 "Team Arrow" Sun. at 11:15 Stephen & Emily Sun. at 11:30 Stephen, Brandon & Emily Sun. at 12:30 Willa & Colton & Katie Sun. at 14:45 Stephen & Katie Sun. at 15:00 Stephen & David Sun. at 16:45 Charlotte, Peyton & Italia