(Spoiler alert. Please do not read on if you have not watched Wednesday’s Season 4 finale of “Arrow,” entitled “Schism.”)
After a season of trying to bring down Damien Darhk, Team Arrow took one last stab at it, as the fate of the entire world rested in the balance.
On the Season 4 finale of “Arrow,” Darhk (Neal McDonough) made quick work of Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and her friends, easily stealing her laptop, which contained the anti-Rubicon codes he needed to detonate every single one of the Earth’s nuclear missiles.
That’s right, Team Arrow has suddenly been thrust onto the world stage, tasked with saving much more than their too-often under-siege city.
But of course, they have to save Star City first. While Oliver (Stephen Amell) tapped into his inner politician and gave the citizens of his city the inspirational speech it needed it hear, Felicity and Curtis (Echo Kellum) used line-of-sight to trick the first missile headed for the city to detonate before it could get within reach of any real damage. Science!
Meanwhile, Oliver, armed with the faith and hope of the entire population of Star city to shield him against Darhk’s magic, engaged in a hand to hand battle against the sorcerer. In a moment of inevitability, Oliver broke his “no killing” rule and struck Darhk through the heart with an arrow, telling his defeated foe he left him with no choice. Seeing as how Darhk has been literally trying to destroy the world, it’s hard to not let Oliver slide just this once.
Over on missile duty, Felicity showed how merciless she could be too as she convinced ex-boyfriend turned Darhk minion Cooper (Nolan Funk) to give up his spot at the terminal, even knowing Darhk would kill him as soon as he took his fingers off the keyboard. But she saved the world, so, “Sorry, Coop,” just about says it all.
Gathered back after their latest victory at Team Arrow headquarters, goodbyes were on deck as Diggle (David Ramsey), Thea (Willa Holland) and Lance (Paul Blackthorne) each turned in their respective costumes and allegiances and prepared to leave town.
After his rousing speech, Star City’s city council ask Oliver to take the office of mayor, and he finally accepts, taking on a brand new role in protecting his city.
“Arrow” Season 5 will return in October.
First Looks at New TV Shows for the 2016-17 Season (Updating Photos)
Marlon Wayans, Geena Davis and Michael Weatherly are just a few of the stars coming to TV series this fall.
NBC's "Trial & Error" stars John Lithgow as an eccentric professor accused of murdering his wife. Jeff Astrof ("The New Adventures of Old Christine") and Matt Miller are the writer-producers.
NBC's "Powerless," the first comedy set in the DC Comics universe, stars Vanessa Hudgens as an insurance adjuster who investigates damages caused by superheroes.
Fox's "APB" is a crime drama set in Chicago, complete with coverups and police corruption. Justin Kirk plays the tech titan who finances his own security force to bring justice to the city.
"Bull" on CBS stars Michael Weatherly as a jury consultant; the series is modeled on the real-life trial experiences of Dr. Phil.
Fox's "Lethal Weapon" is a reboot of the popular movie franchise, this time with Clayne Crawford ("Rectify") and Damon Wayans Sr. as a pair of bickering buddy cops.
Fox's "The Exorcist" stars Geena Davis as a woman troubled by dark visions and the two priests who investigate. Jeremy Slater will be the writer-producer.
Fox's comedy "The Mick" stars Kaitlin Olson as a low-life hustler who inherits his sister's fortune - and her three spoiled kids.
Fox's drama "Pitch" is about a young woman (Kylie Bunbury of "Under the Dome") who makes history by becoming the first woman to play Major League Baseball.
Fox's "Making History" is a time-travel comedy with Leighton Meester ("Gossip Girl") as one of three friends who share adventures across two centuries.
NBC's "Chicago Justice" is the latest crime drama from "Law & Order" mastermind Dick Wolf. A team of tough prosecutors battle crime while navigating complicated big-city politics.
NBC's "This is Us" is a dramedy from writer Dan Fogelman that revolves around an interdependent cast of characters, several of whom share the same birthday.
ABC's "Time After Time" is a time-travel drama from writer-producer Kevin Williamson about the search for Jack the Ripper.
NBC's "Marlon" is a family comedy starring "Scary Movie" star Marlon Wayans.
Tina Fey is among the executive producers on NBC's "Great News," a comedy about a woman (Andrea Martin) who rejoins the workforce as an intern at her daughter's TV station.
NBC's "Midnight, Texas" is a horror fantasy about vampires, witches and other supernatural beings in a remote Texas town. The network is saving the show for midseason.
CBS' "Kevin Can Wait" brings Kevin James back to his sitcom roots.
ABC's family comedy "Speechless" stars Minnie Driver as a mom with a special-needs kid.
CBS is rebooting the adventure series "MacGyver."
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Here is what the broadcast networks have coming this fall and beyond
Marlon Wayans, Geena Davis and Michael Weatherly are just a few of the stars coming to TV series this fall.
