Whether it was too quick or not is up for debate but the fact that time was allowed in such a busy episode and to have it turn out as exciting as it did is not something to be ignored. The result is a really cool fight showcasing expert training with Nyssa quickly gaining the upper hand. Nyssa got to resolve the conflict she has with her sister that we only really get a sense of in this episode. Most of the characters featured in this episode had a moment to shine though most of them were fairly brief but that doesn’t diminish their effectiveness. Both of these instances show the camaraderie between Oliver and Slade that has been reawakened as they work together in perfect sync with an unspoken trust between them. Even more amusing is that it worked twice in one episode. It was fairly obvious that was what was going on and to use it twice in the same episode is an interesting choice. I also found it comical that he pretended to betray Oliver twice. Some of the intended emotion didn’t quite get through because Slade’s face was covered. I found it a little jarring to see a conversation where Slade was masked and Oliver wasn’t particularly as there was no reason for Slade to be wearing his mask. It seems that in some scenes that was what happened as he talks to Oliver with his mask on then takes it off in other scenes. I remember reading a while back that Manu Bennett wouldn’t actually be available to return and the character would appear through a voiceover while the Deathstroke costume was filled by a stuntman. His renewed perspective allows him to advise Oliver in how to deal with the things that weigh him down. Having Slade around is great because he was there at some of Oliver’s darkest moments while also sharing in some darkness himself so is a good authority on how to deal with that. Slade’s point is that he can’t so he has to put it behind him which ties into the overall theme of Oliver finding a new way to define himself. That one event essentially set everything in motion and Oliver has been trying to live up to that sacrifice ever since. Oliver has been through a lot but the defining moment for him was his father’s suicide. Slade tells Oliver that it keeps happening because he is unable to forgive himself and put it behind him. Their discussion about Oliver’s past catching up with him is especially fascinating. Since Slade is working willingly with him it removes the antagonistic edge to their team-up which makes things more meaningful. Slade gaining perspective on everything he has done does make it more believable that he would work with Oliver and allows for a lot of excellent interactions between them. Slade helps Oliver realise what he has to do
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