Fair rating?Darkness on the Edge of Town
With the Undertaking days away, Malcolm dons his black hood to conclude business with seismologist Dr. Brion Markov and his team. Oliver and Moira entertain a number of surprise - and mostly unwelcome - visitors. Hooded confrontations at home and the Meryln Global Group reveal dark secrets. Meanwhile, Roy and Thea are still looking out for a hero. Laurel makes a decision after Tommy's revelation. In a flashback to the island, Oliver, Slade and Shado struggle to prevent Fyers from shooting a Ferris Air jet out of the sky.
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#2In Season 1of 23 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 170 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.4
2013First airedMay 8, 2013
Guest stars
Emily Bett Rickardsas Felicity Smoak
Colton Haynesas Roy Harper
John Barrowmanas Malcolm Merlyn
Manu Bennettas Slade Wilson
Celina Jadeas Shado
Colin Salmonas Walter Steele
Roger Crossas Det. Lucas Hilton
Byron Mannas Yao Fei Gulong
Sebastian Dunnas Edward Fyers
Jarod Josephas Alan Durand
Marrett Greenas Merritt Davis
Lee Vincentas Kelton
Bombyx Du Murieras SCPD Officer
Lindsay Winchas Female ScientistCrew
John BehringDirector
Drew Z. GreenbergWriter
Wendy MericleWriterShows like Arrow
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