10 Most Badass Moments From Arrow

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The shows that make up the Arrowverse are undeniably whimsical. For instance, in “Legends of Tomorrow,” the main crew transforms into a colossal teddy bear to battle a demon. As for “The Flash,” later seasons have a tendency to dress almost everyone with superpowers in leather costumes and send them off against speedsters. However, it’s important to note that the Arrowverse doesn’t shy away from being intense either. There are numerous badass moments throughout the franchise, such as Eddie Thawne giving up his life to erase Reverse-Flash from the timeline and Ray Palmer facing off against the Legion of Doom despite being significantly outmatched.

The grittiest series in the Arrowverse is undeniably “Arrow,” featuring Oliver Queen and his team who often face villains who are ruthless enough to sacrifice innocent lives for their objectives. Yet, time and again, the heroes of Star City demonstrate why they stand alone as the city’s ultimate protectors, rising to every challenge that comes their way.

1) Oliver Standing Up to Ra’s al Ghul

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In the TV series Arrow, the League of Assassins significantly features, with Ra’s al Ghul serving as its leader. At the onset of Season 3, Ra’s targets Thea Queen due to a false accusation that she killed Sara Lance. Determined to protect his sister, Oliver Queen challenges Ra’s al Ghul in combat, even though he suffers a crushing defeat. However, this confrontation underscores the true nature of Oliver as a hero.

2) Oliver Cutting Off Malcolm Merlyn’s Hand

Following Ra’s demise, Malcolm Merlyn and Nyssa al Ghul seek to assume his leadership position, resulting in a power struggle that eventually extends into Star City. Since Oliver Queen is still legally married to Nyssa, he steps in during her confrontation with Merlyn, severing his hand decisively to prevent any immediate threats from him for some time.

3) Oliver Keeping His Secret

In Arrow Season 1, Episode 1, Oliver Queen, having just returned home from Lian Yu, is kidnapped along with his friend Tommy Merlyn. While Tommy is unconscious, Oliver turns the tables on their captors, swiftly taking them down. However, he can’t let any of them survive, so he brutally snaps the neck of one henchman, marking the beginning of a darker journey for him.

4) Felicity Stabbing Deathstroke

In Season 2, Oliver’s past re-emerges as Deathstroke, or Slade Wilson, arrives in town, causing nothing but trouble for him throughout the season. This menace goes so far as to murder Oliver’s mother right before his eyes. With another of Oliver’s loved ones seemingly next on the hit list, Felicity Smoak shocks everyone by administering Mirakuru to Deathstroke. This daring move provides Oliver with an opportunity to teach his former ally a hard-learned lesson.

5) Oliver Getting Revenge for Laurel Lance

In Arrow Season 4, Damien Darhk introduces magic to Star City. Team Arrow struggles to keep pace with him. Laurel Lance, now fully embracing her heroic role, tragically loses a fight against Darhk and is fatally wounded by an arrow to the chest. Despite Oliver’s efforts to leave his vengeful past, he feels compelled to avenge Laurel, resulting in Darhk meeting the same end as the Black Canary.

6) Deathstroke Teaming Up With Oliver

In the world of cinematic adventures, I’ve found myself spending a few years behind bars on Lian Yu following my defeat at the hands of Oliver Queen. But when the opportunity presented itself to join forces with the Green Arrow, I leapt at the chance. Our objective? To bring down Prometheus, who had taken Team Arrow hostage. As the Season 5 finale unfolded, we became an unstoppable duo, eliminating any adversaries that dared stand in our path. In a sense, this epic battle brought the show back to its roots, completing the circle of our extraordinary journey.

7) Prometheus Breaking Oliver

In Season 5, Oliver finds himself in need of assistance due to Adrian Chase constantly tormenting his life. At a certain point, Chase captures Oliver and brutally tortures him until the protagonist confesses that he derives pleasure from taking lives. After this ordeal, Oliver manages to escape but loses his desire to be a hero, demonstrating the potent effect of the villain Prometheus.

8) Oliver Not Giving Up On Quentin Lance

In the concluding season of Arrow, the Monitor assigns Oliver a task to ready for the “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” The Green Arrow’s journey leads him to a world reminiscent of Groundhog Day, where he tirelessly endeavors to thwart Quentin Lance’s demise. A notable scene involves Oliver standing firm against a swarm of adversaries, refusing to cease combat until the last one is defeated.

9) Roy Harper Stepping Up

Initially, Roy Harper serves as a companion to Oliver in the early episodes of “Arrow.” However, his role transcends that when he assumes Oliver’s position in the Arrow suit. After accepting punishment for all the Arrow’s misdeeds, Roy is imprisoned to clear Oliver’s name. Every act of loyalty towards a friend is the epitome of coolness.

10) Team Arrow Finding William

In the climactic scene of Arrow, following Oliver’s passing, members of Team Arrow unite for a last joint operation. A group of villains abducts Oliver’s son, William, necessitating their combined efforts to rescue him. The intense pressure they all experience underscores the profound influence Oliver had on each one of them.

Arrow is streaming on Netflix.

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2025-07-30 17:11