Two episodes in, and I think I like the new CW show, Arrow. Based on the DC Comics hero Green Arrow, the network decided to do a Smallville take on the Emerald Archer. So far, so good.
This incarnation is darker than the one we saw on Smallville. And the violence is showcased a little more, too. But that makes sense. A hero relying on weaponry and fisticuffs is not going to be as flashy as Superman, who relies on speed and super powers.
I also liked that we don't get too bogged down into the pre-Arrow days like we did with Clark in Smallville. Right out of the gate, our hero is in costume. And it appears that the villains might be as well. China White was visually pleasing to see in the second episode. I just wish she had more screen time. Deadshot looks to be an interesting design from what I could see in the ad for the next episode. And I am hoping Deathstroke will not disappoint. I think we got a glimpse of his mask on the island in the pilot.
Arrow is no Smallville. And that's ok. The actor who portrayed him in Smallville wouldn't be able to have that show's fans make the leap to a darker portrayal. And that's ok, too. I just hope the series has Smalville's longevity.
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