Arrow season 5 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Oliver Queen, balancing his dual life as Star City's mayor and vigilante Green Arrow, encounters Talia, who seeks to guide him. Meanwhile, Felicity dives into the dark web to clear John Diggle's name. The team tracks down Tina Boland, a meta-human vigilante in Hub City, aiming to recruit her as the new Black Canary. Tina, driven by revenge for her partner's death, initially resists. Oliver convinces her to join, appealing to her sense of justice and offering a chance for redemption. Tina reveals her real name is Dinah Drake and steps into the Black Canary role, starting a new chapter with Team Arrow.
Full Episode S05E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Oliver Queen?
Oliver Queen is the Green Arrow, a vigilante who also serves as the mayor of Star City by day.
What is Oliver's main goal?
Oliver's main goal is to save his city, honoring a promise he made after being stranded for five years.
Who is Talia?
Talia is a character who has been searching for Oliver Queen.
What is the significance of the name Dinah Drake?
Dinah Drake is the real name of Tina Boland, a vigilante with a sonic scream, who Oliver recruits as the new Black Canary.
What is Felicity's task in this episode?
Felicity is tasked with finding information to exonerate John Diggle, which leads her into the dark web and her past as a hacktivist.
Who is Sean Sonus?
Sean Sonus is a meta-human and the man responsible for the death of Tina Boland's partner, Vinny.
What is the connection between Oliver and Talia?
Talia has a connection to Oliver's past and offers to help him in his quest against Konstantin Kovar.
How does Team Arrow find Tina Boland?
Team Arrow finds Tina Boland through her vigilante activities in Hub City and her connection to Sean Sonus.
What is Helix?
Helix is a hacktivist group that approaches Felicity for assistance, offering her information to help exonerate John Diggle.
What does Talia advise Oliver?
Talia advises Oliver to embrace his role as a hero and create a separate identity from his darker self.
Why does Tina Boland initially resist joining Team Arrow?
Tina Boland initially resists joining Team Arrow due to her focus on avenging her partner's death.
What convinces Tina Boland to join Team Arrow?
Oliver convinces Tina Boland to join Team Arrow by appealing to her better nature and the memory of her late partner.
What evidence does Felicity secure?
Felicity secures evidence from the NSA to exonerate John Diggle.
What is the outcome of the showdown in Hub City?
The showdown in Hub City ends with Oliver convincing Tina not to kill Sean Sonus, leading to her joining Team Arrow.
What role does Dinah Drake take on?
Dinah Drake takes on the role of the new Black Canary in Team Arrow.