Starling Tribune - Season 8 Edition – “Starling City” Review (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST251

Starling Tribune - Season 8 Edition – “Starling City” Review (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast) ST251 The Starling Tribune Reporters SP, Chris and Michelle review the Arrow final season premiere episode “Starling City.” The reporters discuss their takes on all of the CW network DC Comics TV shows so far this year, what an amazing mind trip and walk down memory lane Starling City was, that the reporters are now refugees on Earth-1 (gee, thanks Arrow writers), Thea Queen’s Earth-2 heartbreaking fate, Michelle’s reaction to the Salmon Ladder scene, Diggle finally is able to stop Oliver, Oliver’s fantastic speech to Tommy (thank you Beth), Chris and SP’s head canon on the Hood versus Green Arrow fight, Oliver’s heartache at the end and what exactly might have happened to Earth-2’s Robert Queen. Episode: “Starling City” [Season 8 Episode 1] Air Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Director: James Bamford https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051466/?ref_=tt_ov_dr 1x Supergirl / 18x Arrow Writers: Beth Schwartz https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2584087/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 2x Legends / 30x Arrow Marc Guggenheim https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973233/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 18x Arrow / 10x Legends Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stnRqN3E_l8 Arrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Starling City 15-Oct-19 0.84 Legends Of Tomorrow Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating Supergirl Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Event Horizon 6-Oct-19 1.26 02 Stranger Beside Me 13-Oct-19 0.97 The Flash Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Into the Void 8-Oct-19 1.62 02 A Flash of the Lighting 15-Oct-19 1.27 Black Lightning Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 The Book Of Occupation: Chapter Two: Birth of the Blackbird 7-Oct-19 1.16 02 The Book Of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam’s Tasbih 14-Oct-19 0.63 Batwoman Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date / Rating 01 Pilot 6-Oct-19 1.86 02 The Rabbit Hole 13-Oct-19 1.45 Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme? What was the link to the episode’s name?Going back to where it startedBatman Mask on Lian YuThea DeadMalcolm married Moira - Walter goneFight scenes and stuntsQueen Merlyn / Applied SciencesOliver breaks in, using Moira’s cardPeople are deadAlternate Arrow comes in; they fightArrow ready to hit Oliver; Black Siren - Oliver, why are you on my Earth?Arrow to Merlyn; Dark Archer comes in; they fightOliver discovers Tommy is the Dark ArcherDeathstroke’s people fight Mia, Zoe, and ConnerTook VasquezMeet JJ!Get Dwarf Star ParticlesDiggle - gun; Siren, Chase, and Oliver fight dudesOliver knocks out Rene and Dinah; my Earth - better teacherTommy and Oliver fight; catching arrows, sword actionOliver - when we lose people, we can go into the darkness or into the light; good speech gets Tommy to power down Getting VasquezWilliam is OverwatchConner, Mia, Zoe JJ splits arrowPlan fails; Mia - my way nowEscape SceneCrisis is taking everyone just like in this week’s FlashLaurel, Diggle and Oliver EscapeTime Travel / CrisisMonitor - some are greater, there are herosSeason 1 - Oliver coming homeNo Walter; Malcolm and Moira are together; Tommy at mansion; Thea overdosed on VertigoTommy - married, divorce, twiceOliver mentions William, has a picture of Felicity and MiaMoira - everything I’ve done, I’ve done for my childrenAdrian on salmon ladder / Black Siren’s lairSent to that Earth and landed on Lian Yu - 12 years on islandDark Archer - Oliver: it’s MalcolmNo Oliver shirtless salmon ladderDwarf Star Particles - only found on that EarthAlternative energyIT run by Curtis; Felicity runs SmoakTechDinah Drake - sargent - cop investigating Dark Archer attacking The Hood; Rene security for MerlynDiggle hired to guard Oliver -- Felicity figured out Oliver is on another Earth; Cisco let Diggle borrow universe hopper; Oliver tells Diggle about Crisis comingOliver - I’m trying to save others; Diggle - you’re my brother, Oliver; Oliver gets him with the same moveTommy and Rene tranq OliverTommy - nothing can save this city; Oliver - Tommy is doing the Undertaking to get revenge for TheaOliver climbs chains, falls, frees self; Diggle helps escapeDiggle - this Earth sucks b/c you aren’t in itOliver - I’ve been wrong before; goes to Chase and Siren for helpChase figures out where Oliver is from; Chase knows Bruce WayneOliver says good-bye to MomCity under attack - vaporizes: Mom and Oliver - like comic version of Flash dying; this Earth goneFlashforwardWilliam at cocktail party; unification Zoe, Mia, and ConnerDeathstroke’s people charge inMia needs to start being part of a teamNo wall - Deathstroke gang expand territoryOliver Queen / Green ArrowJohn Diggle / SpartanThea QueenDinah Drake / Black CanaryRene Ramirez / Wild Dog ARROW NEWS: Arrow Had to Clear the Destruction of [SPOILER] with The Flash Writers (Date: 16 Oct 2019)"We knew pretty fast when we started breaking the season as a whole that we wanted to start -- you know, we don't have that many episodes -- big, and we wanted to introduce the upcoming crisis immediately because that is what this season is about and what Oliver is struggling with the entire time,"Schwartz explained, acknowledging the show had approached the writers of The Flash for permission to destroy Earth-2. "They were very gracious about it."At this time, it's unknown if recurring Flash characters Harry Wells and Jesse Quick managed, both denizens of Earth-2, escaped their world's destruction. However, according to Arrow star Stephen Amell, Oliver witnessing the destruction of an alternate Earth will continue to impact him for the rest of the season. https://www.cbr.com/arrow-clear-destruction-earth-2-flash-writers/Green Arrow and the Canaries: Arrow Spinoff Series Gets First Promo Poster (Date: 16 Oct 2019)A new poster for the upcoming female-centric Arrow spinoff spotlights the new Green Arrow Mia Smoak (Katherine McNamara), as well as the two Canaries (Katie Cassidy and Juliana Harkavy), Laurel Lance and Dinah Drake. The art was shared by Arrow co-creator Marc Guggenheim. "Arrow's final season bows today, so it feels appropriate to share this glimpse of its future," he wrote. Stylized to look like a comic book, the art features Laurel and Dinah in their current costumes, while Mia seems to be wearing one inspired by her father. https://www.cbr.com/green-arrow-and-the-canaries-arrow-spinoff-series-first-promo-poster/ Crisis on Infinite Earths: Stephen Lobo Cast as Jim Corrigan, AKA The Spectre (Date: 16 Oct 2019)Another DC Comics icon will make their Arrowverse debut during the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. IGN can exclusively reveal that Detective Jim Corrigan, human host of the powerful cosmic entity known as the Spectre, will appear in the crossover.The CW has cast Stephen Lobo (Continuum, Supernatural) as Jim Corrigan. The network isn't confirming whether The Spectre himself will appear, though given the character's role in the original Crisis on Infinite Earths comic, that seems a distinct possibility.In the comics, Corrigan is a mortal human bonded to the Spectre, a powerful supernatural avenger. That bond is intended to give the so-called "Spirit of Vengeance" a conscience and a better perspective on mortal affairs. The two are among many heroes who do battle with the Anti-Monitor during Crisis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/16/crisis-on-infinite-earths-spectre-jim-corrigan-casting-crossover-cw-arrow-stephen-lobo FEEDBACK DISCORD: RandyWalker I totally forgot that Earth-2 Laurel went back to Earth-2. NGL I totally didn’t pay attention to the ending few episodes of season 7. The FTA sucked then and it’s still bad. Adrian Chase’s hair was sexy yakk0dotorg very satisfying premiere of Arrow last night. I enjoyed it a lot. StephenJondrew Totally agree - right from start to finish. I loved the ending seconds. It was so good. Also, the Diggle-car scene was a fantastic moment. I enjoyed how that whole Diggle debut played out. E-MAIL: From David: First off I wanted to start off by saying I am going to miss your podcast. I look forward to your arrow recap every week. A couple of thoughts. Am I the only one who notices that the Queen mansion looked different. The foyer didnt look the same as it did in season 1 and 2. Also, do you guys have any speculation as to what happened to Robert Queen on Earth 2? The last thing I remember was that he was the hood. I also know people hate the Flash Forwards but I actually think they are building to a place where Oliver will end up in the future recruiting Mia and her team, since the Monitor told Felicity in the finale of season 7 "Believe me, the world will need her as well" NEXT EPISODE Link to Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfj3xucI8Xk(Date: 15 Oct 2019) Episode: “Welcome to Hong Kong” [Season 8 Episode 2] Air Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Summary:Oliver, John, Laurel, and Tatsu seek out an important person within The Monitor's plan. Connor has a heart to heart with his brother. Director: Antonio Negret Writers: Sarah Tarkoff and Jill Blankenship IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9700174/?ref_=ttep_ep_cur Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday Evenings at 7:30 PM eastern or 6:30 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - [email protected] - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283. Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com. You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.starlingtribune.com This podcast was recorded on Thursday October 17th, 2019. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoyed the show! 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