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"Bratva"- Arrow S05E12 Review By Gislef Feb. 9, 2017 http://www.tv.com/shows/arrow/community/post/bratva--arrow-s05e12-review-1486618184/

512 ratings (in unrounded numbers) were 0.60 demo and 1.608 viewers... http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/arrow-tv-show-cw-season-five-ratings/

Arrow Review: Felicity Is the Bright Spot in an Episodic Checklist of Plot Points BY CRAIG WACK · FEBRUARY 9, 2017 http://oohlo.com/2017/02/09/arrow-review-felicity-is-the-bright-spot-in-an-episodic-checklist-of-plot-points/

I'll miss Rory (Ragman). One media reviewer described Joe Dinicol as a "charismatic actor." Charismatic actors elevate their scripted lines and make even limited roles better than they're written. Joe did that and his character will be missed. Although RG, MMcL and JH are good actors, they are not (imo) charismatic actors.

Billy was a plot contrivance, nothing more. Last summer, when WM was asked about Oliver & Felicity reconciling, she said some BS about how they don't have time to deal with a relationship because he's the Mayor & GA and she's dealing with Havenrock. Yet next thing we know, she's in a relationship with Billy and subsequently Oliver's in a relationship with Susan.

Flash, Legends of Tomorrow & Arrow Are Going In Opposite Directions Posted on February 9, 2017 by Kelly Konda https://weminoredinfilm.com/2017/02/09/the-flash-legends-of-tomorrow-arrow-are-going-in-opposite-directions/

Flash, Legends of Tomorrow & Arrow Are Going In Opposite Directions Posted on February 9, 2017 by Kelly Konda https://weminoredinfilm.com/2017/02/09/the-flash-legends-of-tomorrow-arrow-are-going-in-opposite-directions/

Team Arrow heads to Russia to stop a nuke in the latest episode Trent Moore Feb 09, 2017 11:00am http://www.blastr.com/2017-2-9/team-arrow-heads-russia-stop-nuke-latest-episode

‘Arrow’ Recap: Another Havenrock Robert Chan February 9, 2017 https://www.yahoo.com/tv/arrow-recap-another-havenrock-150842681.html

Is MG even working on Arrow these days? He's seems to be all about Trollhunters and X-Men Gold.

From 512... Felicity: "Lots. But first, welcome back! Hugs, kisses, warm feelings." Diggle: "Likewise." Felicity: "Don't make me ask you again." Felicity: "The people in this data cache - they're not good people. I'm trying to believe that my purpose on this earth is to stop people like them - like Walker, no matter what the cost. Sometimes, you got to fight fire with fire." Dinah: "Right. You know, the other guys said that when you get in one of your moods, I should just let you be, but, to be honest, brooding really kinda gets on my nerves." Dinah: "You affect the people in your life, Oliver. That's hardly a revelatory observation. In fact, I think it's, uh - it's called living. Prometheus has you so fixated on what's wrong with you, that you've completely stopped seeing what's right. You know John and Felicity, they'll listen to you. Because you have more to offer... (grabs Oliver's wrist to hold up his hand) ... than just this. Your past is a part of you. There is nothing you can do about that. You can't change it. It doesn't mean it has to be your anchor." Felicity: "Where were you? Did you take Dinah somewhere?" Oliver: "Yeah. Not like that." Felicity: "It's okay. What happens in Russia stays in Russia, remember?" Oliver: "I don't. But if it's a choice between me crossing the line and the two of you crossing one, that is a very easy choice." Diggle (to Felicity): "What'd you do?" Oliver: "Doesn't matter. Here's what does. I am who I am. Now I'm trying to work past that. Maybe I do. Maybe I don't. But I cannot and will not have the two of you make the same mistakes." Felicity: "Oliver, you were the one who taught us that sometimes you have to get in the muck to make things right." Oliver: "Then Prometheus wins. Because he'll be right. I need the two of you to prove to him - and quite frankly, to prove to me - that he's not. I need the two of you to be better than me. Because you are. That's why we work together." Rory: "Well, I don't need to know. I have faith." Diggle: "You know, Oliver, you were wrong. Me and Felicity, we're no better than you. You, me, Felicity. We make each other better." Text from 'Alena': "Don't stop with Walker. Pandora is much bigger." Reply text from Felicity: "Don't plan to."

Arrow has posted 512 video clips on youtube here... List: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtiCOweGmyKAO2odjX0qiDg

My fave scenes were the two related OTA scenes (Oliver: "I need the two of you to be better than me. Because you are. That's why we work together." and Diggle: "Me and Felicity, we're no better than you. You, me, Felicity. We make each other better.") and the Felicity/Curtis/Rory undercover mission. I love Felicity, but I found her quite scary and believable in that scene where she blackmailed the DetraLink exec, Maxim Ostrovsky. Curtis and Rory as Bratva henchmen? Not so much. Felicity and Rory both showed true courage and selflessness. She was willing to go all Dark Knight Rises with the nuke. He was willing to sacrifice himself. I'll miss their friendship. You know, Oliver is really pretty self-centered for a hero. He doesn't notice anything wrong with Diggle until it's right in his face - when he sees Diggle using Walker's minion like a punching bag. And Oliver doesn't notice anything wrong with Felicity until Rory tells him she crossed a line. It reminds me of back in S2 when Felicity called Oliver out on being oblivious to Diggle's problems. Did Dinah get Laurel's wardrobe and stylist as well as her place on the team? Her red dress and hairstyle when she was practicing her sonic scream on the vase seemed very Laurel-like. Wow, Oliver is so chatty and trusting this season. Maybe it's the writers' way of showing how Oliver has evolved (eyeroll) from not trusting anyone to trusting everyone in sight. He was confiding his insecurities to a reporter on their first coffee 'date' and now he's engaging in pillow talk with Susan on their first sleepover. I wouldn't be surprised if Susan took a photo of his tattoo while he was asleep. Oliver's also opening up to a woman he's only known for a week.* Even after Evelyn's betrayal, he decided to trust Dinah with the secrets of his team just because she has the same sonic cry and name as Laurel. But really, when/how did Dinah become such an Oliver expert? Dinah says that the rest of the team told her to ignore Oliver when he's in one of his moods, but brooding gets on her nerves, so she's gonna ignore their advice - and turns out, she's right. She gives him a pep talk, he listens and follows her advice.** (* Maybe they have some kind of instant cosmic connection like in the GA Rebirth comics where Oliver muses,"There’s something about her… something that makes me feel gratefully defenseless.") (** Waiting for the comments that Dinah knows how to reach Oliver when no one else can. Waiting. Oh... too soon?) I almost wish that both Susan and Dinah will turn out to be working for Prometheus, but I realize that's unlikely. So did Officer Lance also put a coat around young Rene's shoulders? I'll miss Rory. Why oh why couldn't we keep him and get rid of Wild Dog?! So I'm guessing 'Alena' is Kojo Sledgehammer's real name?

411mania's review of 512 described Oliver as a "sin-eater", which is the episode title for 514. Hmm...

Arrow 5.12 Review – “Bratva” February 8, 2017 | Posted by Michael Haigis http://411mania.com/movies/arrow-5-12-review-bratva/

Review: ‘Arrow’ Rejoins the ‘Bratva’ With a Timely Trip to Russia Kevin Fitzpatrick | Feb. 8, 2017 http://screencrush.com/arrow-bratva-review/

Rory takes his exit from ‘Arrow’ now that Ragman is no more LINDSAY MACDONALD FEBRUARY 8, 2017 http://screenertv.com/television/arrow-susan-discovers-oliver-green-arrow-rory-exits-starling-city/

Arrow Season 5 Episode 12 Review: “Bratva” Chris King+ February 8, 2017 http://www.tvovermind.com/the-cw/arrow/arrow-season-5-episode-12-review-bratva

ARROW: "BRATVA" REVIEW Jesse Scheeden Feb. 8, 2017 http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/09/arrow-bratva-review

The Sara/Oliver relationship was understandable. They had shared a horrific experience together that bonded them in a way that no one else could understand. It didn't mean that they were right together as a couple. They were too similar and would've pulled each other down, as Sara recognized. The problem with Tinah is that she and Oliver have only known each other for one week and already they're sharing confidences and she talks/acts like she's known him for years. They've both suffered losses ("island"), but they didn't have a shared experience and they didn't grow up together.

Arrow Season 5 Episode 12 Review: Bratva Tyler McCarthy Feb. 8, 2017 http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/262093/arrow-season-5-episode-12-review-bratva

Ugh - Tinah is not the first person to call Oliver out! Oliver has been called out by Diggle, Felicity, Quentin, Laurel, etc.... ‘Arrow’ Recap: “Bratva” – To Russia with Love BY ALLISON KEENE FEBRUARY 8, 2017 http://collider.com/arrow-recap-bratva/

On Arrow, you can take Oliver out of the Russian mob, but you can’t take the Russian mob out of Oliver By Alasdair Wilkins Feb 9, 2017 2:35 AM http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/arrow-you-can-take-oliver-out-russian-mob-you-cant-250011

‘Arrow’ recap: 'Bratva’ SARA NETZLEY FEBRUARY 8, 2017 http://ew.com/recap/arrow-season-5-episode-12/