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Flashback Sunday - here's some old EP/CW interviews that give some background on Arrow... From 2012: http://www.blastr.com/2012/02/the_cws_green_arrow_will.php http://www.greenarrowtv.com/interview-marc-guggenheim-unlocks-the-secrets-connections-in-arrow/ http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=41446 http://nerdist.com/the-cws-arrow-takes-aim-at-our-expectations/ From 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNfUCpnByN4 From 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpoC1GhMAP8 From 2016: http://collider.com/arrow-season-5-wendy-mericle-interview/ http://www.vulture.com/2016/08/dc-comics-greg-berlanti-c-v-r.html

FWIW, Prometheus and Pandora are connected figures in Greek mythology - here's one version of their story... Thomas Bulfinch (1796–1867). Age of Fable: Vols. I & II: Stories of Gods and Heroes. 1913. http://www.bartleby.com/181/021.html

Professional female reporters have been treated horribly in a lot of superhero entertainment. Even Iris on The Flash (and I like Iris) went from coffee barista to news reporter with minimal training. Then there's the overused trope of having the female reporter sleep with the superhero (from Iron Man to Arrow).

That's my general impression also, although I haven't checked the diehard comics sites (which probably love her).

For some reason, this reviewer thinks Ragman's name is David... ‘Arrow’ Recap: The New Black Canary and the Return of Goth Felicity? Robert Chan February 2, 2017 https://www.yahoo.com/tv/arrow-recap-the-new-black-canary-and-the-return-of-goth-felicity-154353898.html

Development of these 2 shows has apparently been pushed back a season... CW's 'Charmed,' 'Lost Boys' Reboots Will Be Redeveloped Next Season (Exclusive) FEBRUARY 03, 2017 12:11pm PT by Lesley Goldberg http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/charmed-lost-boys-reboots-will-be-redeveloped-next-season-at-cw-971889

I just want the Susan storyline over and done with. I read some speculation (here?) that Vince isn't dead but also became a metahuman. If so, I can totally see a Dinah*-centric episode maybe later this season but probably next season where he comes back as a super villain or just a tortured hero. Consistent with the Berlanti shows' habit of copying each other, he could do a Ronnie Raymond where he eventually dies - leading to more Dinah angst, but providing closure on her heartbreak and thus leaving her free to pursue a new romance. (* I'm tired of typing "Tina/Dinah" and we all know she's going to be called Dinah on the show from now on.)

Once again, I checked to see what clips The CW picked to get people to watch their superhero shows on The CW App (I laughed at the Arrow pick)...

I think one media reviewer hit the nail on the head when she wrote the following in her 511 review (although I do know some comic book fans who were just fine with Oliver & Felicity being a couple on Arrow):

From that same person...

John Barrowman will be at Wizard World's Portland Comic Con on February 18-19, 2017... http://wizardworld.com/programming-entertainment/portland

Yet other shows manage to run for many seasons with the same core cast (Bones, Supernatural, etc.). The EPs just don't have the time and/or imagination to come up with new stories for old characters (because they're so busy with multiple projects). Instead, they just introduce new DC characters so that they can copy and adapt from already-written comics histories or re-hash old Arrow storylines. Instead of coming up with new plots for old characters, they're using the same plots for new characters.

Here's another SpoilerTV readers' poll for this episode - I have to admit, I was surprised by the results (even though I voted for the Felicity scene)... POLL : Favourite scene from Arrow - Second Chances Bradley Adams at February 04, 2017 http://www.spoilertv.com/2017/02/poll-favourite-scene-from-arrow-second.html Current results: 39% Felicity meets Kojo Sledgehammer 21% Talia tells Oliver he isn't a monster right before he puts on the suit for the first time (Votes for remaining scenes are in the single digits.)

Greg Berlanti's DC Comics Drama 'Black Lightning' Scores Pilot Order — at The CW FEBRUARY 03, 2017 11:30am PT by Lesley Goldberg http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greg-berlantis-dc-comics-drama-black-lightning-scores-pilot-order-at-cw-971745 Greg Berlanti’s ‘Black Lightning’ Moves to CW With Pilot Pickup Elizabeth Wagmeister Feb. 3, 2017 http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/black-lightning-the-cw-greg-berlanti-pilot-order-1201977551/

Final adjusted ratings reduced the total viewership - so it's 0.4 and 1.15 for Riverdale this week... http://www.spoilertv.com/2017/02/final-adjusted-tv-ratings-for-sunday.html Looking at that same chart, Katrina Law's new show, Training Day, debuted at 0.9 and 4.73. However, that show is on CBS, which means a weak showing on a broadcast network. On the bright side, if that show is cancelled, maybe Nyssa will return to the Arrowverse.

In case anyone cares, the early ratings for last night's Riverdale were 0.4 and 1.34*... http://www.spoilertv.com/2017/02/ratings-news-3rd-february-2017.html (* To compare, last week's ratings for its pilot episode were 0.5 and 1.38.) Maybe the rumors of The CW adding another superhero show aren't so far-fetched.

This is not going to help comics sales... UPDATED: Confirmed -- New York Times drops graphic novel, manga bestseller lists; others pared back, eliminated by John Jackson Miller Jan. 25, 2017 http://blog.comichron.com/2017/01/whither-new-york-times-graphic-novel.html Bombshell Confirmed: Comics will no longer have NY Times Bestseller Lists 01/26/2017 9:58 AM BY ALEXANDER LU http://www.comicsbeat.com/bombshell-graphic-novels-no-longer-worthy-of-a-ny-times-bestseller-list-rumor/ The stunning reason why the NY Times eliminated comics-related bestseller lists 01/26/2017 3:20 PM BY ALEXANDER LU http://www.comicsbeat.com/the-stunning-reason-why-the-ny-times-eliminated-comics-related-bestseller-lists/

When they were shooting 513, Tyler Ritter tweeted a pic of his SCPD Detective Malone business card. Maybe we'll find out that Felicity has been carrying around Billy's business card - just like Oliver carried around Laurel's pic during his "island". ;)

Injustice 2: Black Canary Gameplay Reveal Trailer - IGN First Published on Feb 2, 2017, by IGN

What a stunning coincidence... Black Canary Confirmed As New 'Injustice 2' Playable Character, Dinah Drake Debuts On 'Arrow' Season 5 BELLE SEBASTIANUpdate Date: Feb 03, 2017 09:00 AM EST http://www.counselheal.com/articles/32180/20170203/black-canary-confirmed-new-injustice-2-playable-character-dinah-drake.htm

Arrow Season 5 Episode 11 – ‘Second Chances’ Review 3rd February 2017 Kevin Perreau http://www.filmoria.co.uk/arrow-season-5-episode-11-second-chances-review/ Same writer's review of 510... http://www.filmoria.co.uk/arrow-season-5-episode-10-who-are-you-review/

Felicity Smoak got a mention in this article... NERD ALERT: THE RISE OF THE FEMALE NERD INKOO KANG February 2, 2017 http://www.mtv.com/news/2978386/nerd-alert-the-rise-of-the-female-nerd/

Posting this solely for its snark-worthy headline... Oliver Queen Has A Little Birdhouse In His Soul Posted by Dan Wickline February 2, 2017 https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/02/02/oliver-queen-little-birdhouse-soul/