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castalieA lover's spat followed by a declaration of love. Arrow, you exceeded my expectations with that episode, thank you. Now to be waiting for someone to write the make-up sex that obviously happened off-screen... anyone, Bueller? Someone asked me why I watched the show, my answer was along the lines of "Why wouldn't I watch a show about the love-story of a kick-ass, noble and hot bodyguard and his even more kick-ass, even hotter and oh, so beautifully damaged client?" Why? o_0
I quite enjoyed how the notion of "trust" related to pretty much everyone in this episode. Though I won't lie, the parts between Oliver and Diggle were my favourites ♥ I know, what a shocker! I can't help it, I love their relationship so much! I'm not even talking about my slash goggles here, btw lol That Oliver is able to open up to Diggle and be so honest with him (well, as much as he can but I think he's doing good) really does say all one needs to know about the respect he has for Dig and how much he likes him. Then again, Diggle doesn't let him get away with anything, does he? I'm still in love with the scene where Dig tells Oliver that he understands that Oliver has to lie to everyone but he won't allow him to lie to Dig. And Oliver's acquiescence.
Back to "Trust but Verify", though. I loved that Diggle took issue to Oliver seemingly trusting his notebook more than he did Dig. And Oliver's admission that he does trust Dig, it's just everyone and everything else that he doesn't. Incidentally, I think that one of the things I enjoy with those two is that they communicate. They talk about what works for them and what doesn't and they try to reach out to the other... basically, when one of them hurts the other's feelings, they talk about it. Shocking, all right!
Wait, back to spoilery territory, sorry, I wasn't finished, after all.
Also, wtf happened on that island?? I hadn't seen that one coming, I'll admit. And, ok, I'm not sure what to expect with that show but I like that they can keep me on my toes somehow (in as much as this genre can, admittedly). Ridic shows can't always do that, know what I mean? Usually they're just too busy being ridiculous, but Arrow does other things too.
I liked that Ollie's confession about having trust issues about, well, everything came before we found out about Yao Fei's little mind-fuck because when Oliver said the line I was all "yeah, I bet you have issues, what with your dad and all" and then the little reveal happened and I went "Oh, okay, then! Guess that makes things even clearer now! And er, even more confusing."
Why, yes, I did, in fact, write a review with some sorta meta about Arrow, of all things. And I would do it all again in a heartbeat, too ;-)
Related to my ode to the slash in Arrow, btw. I've never been one to appreciate pairing names (and don't get me started on those that just don't translate well at all in a non-English language, I'm thinking of Molar - Mohinder/Sylar - which sounds in French like "gob of spit" #Charming) but someone asked if there already were a pairing name for Diggle/Oliver and someone ventured Digger due to Quentin/Oliver being Quiver and, dude, isn't that the most appropriate pairing name you ever saw?
In conclusion: I need more Arrow icons. Including of Felicity. Felicity is absolutely fantastic ♥ She's competent, confident (even when she's clumsy or awkward), she's witty and funny, she takes everything in stride and she's no fool, I love her to pieces. Also, she's hot. Besides, whenever I see her, I want to clap my hands in delight because it's always the same question each time "Hee, what kind of ridiculous cover-story is Ollie going to try this time?" Delightful, I say.
I quite enjoyed how the notion of "trust" related to pretty much everyone in this episode. Though I won't lie, the parts between Oliver and Diggle were my favourites ♥ I know, what a shocker! I can't help it, I love their relationship so much! I'm not even talking about my slash goggles here, btw lol That Oliver is able to open up to Diggle and be so honest with him (well, as much as he can but I think he's doing good) really does say all one needs to know about the respect he has for Dig and how much he likes him. Then again, Diggle doesn't let him get away with anything, does he? I'm still in love with the scene where Dig tells Oliver that he understands that Oliver has to lie to everyone but he won't allow him to lie to Dig. And Oliver's acquiescence.
Back to "Trust but Verify", though. I loved that Diggle took issue to Oliver seemingly trusting his notebook more than he did Dig. And Oliver's admission that he does trust Dig, it's just everyone and everything else that he doesn't. Incidentally, I think that one of the things I enjoy with those two is that they communicate. They talk about what works for them and what doesn't and they try to reach out to the other... basically, when one of them hurts the other's feelings, they talk about it. Shocking, all right!
Wait, back to spoilery territory, sorry, I wasn't finished, after all.
Also, wtf happened on that island?? I hadn't seen that one coming, I'll admit. And, ok, I'm not sure what to expect with that show but I like that they can keep me on my toes somehow (in as much as this genre can, admittedly). Ridic shows can't always do that, know what I mean? Usually they're just too busy being ridiculous, but Arrow does other things too.
I liked that Ollie's confession about having trust issues about, well, everything came before we found out about Yao Fei's little mind-fuck because when Oliver said the line I was all "yeah, I bet you have issues, what with your dad and all" and then the little reveal happened and I went "Oh, okay, then! Guess that makes things even clearer now! And er, even more confusing."
Why, yes, I did, in fact, write a review with some sorta meta about Arrow, of all things. And I would do it all again in a heartbeat, too ;-)
Related to my ode to the slash in Arrow, btw. I've never been one to appreciate pairing names (and don't get me started on those that just don't translate well at all in a non-English language, I'm thinking of Molar - Mohinder/Sylar - which sounds in French like "gob of spit" #Charming) but someone asked if there already were a pairing name for Diggle/Oliver and someone ventured Digger due to Quentin/Oliver being Quiver and, dude, isn't that the most appropriate pairing name you ever saw?
In conclusion: I need more Arrow icons. Including of Felicity. Felicity is absolutely fantastic ♥ She's competent, confident (even when she's clumsy or awkward), she's witty and funny, she takes everything in stride and she's no fool, I love her to pieces. Also, she's hot. Besides, whenever I see her, I want to clap my hands in delight because it's always the same question each time "Hee, what kind of ridiculous cover-story is Ollie going to try this time?" Delightful, I say.
