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* Stephen Amell debuting [[spoiler: his new costume as Green Arrow]] live at San Diego Comic-Con. Watch it [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP3pi_unmf0&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=FlicksAndTheCity here]].

* Stephen Amell debuting [[spoiler:his new costume]] live at San Diego Comic-Con. Watch it [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP3pi_unmf0&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=FlicksAndTheCity here]].

* [[spoiler: Barry showing up in full Flash gear in the teaser for ''My Name is Oliver Queen''.]]

* [[spoiler: Barry showing up in ''My Name is Oliver Queen''.

* Tatsu ''finally'' puts on her full Katana gear from the comics - facemask and all in ''This Is Your Sword''.

* The promo features a brief shot of Tatsu in her full Katana gear from the comics - facemask and all!

* Al Sah-him" features [[spoiler: Laurel finally using [[MakeMeWannaShout the Canary Cry]] and Thea finally wearing the ([[MovieSuperheroesWearBlack dark rendition of]]) Mia Dearden costume]].

* The news that [[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/arrow-flash-superhero-spin-off-dc-comics-the-cw-1201442750/ a spinoff is in the works]] and Caity Lotz is being considered for the cast. Of course, given that [[spoiler:Sara's been dead for a while now]], this is more cautious optimism, but still... it's ''something''.

* The implication in season 2's first episode that Ollie will start calling himself Green Arrow has a lot of people pleased.

* The news that [[http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/arrow-flash-superhero-spin-off-dc-comics-the-cw-1201442750/ a spinoff is in the works]] and Caity Lotz is being considered for the cast.

** By that same token, [[spoiler: Laurel finally telling Quentin the truth about Sara's death.]]

* [[spoiler: Thea]] finally being let in on the secret identity, given fans were getting tired of them being LockedOutOfTheLoop. Double points for not being a typical 'how could you lie to me this whole time!?' response, but instead a heartwarming moment between the two. The fact it then leads to the two getting ready to start training together to team up.

** The decision to change the Flash's OriginStory from a BackdoorPilot (which would have been the 20th episode of Season 2) into a more conventional pilot was praised, as it allowed ''Arrow'' to keep the focus on its core cast at that late point in the game; further, episode 18 introduced ''Flash''-regulars Danielle Panabaker (as Caitlin Snow) and Carlos Valdes (as Cisco Ramon), which had the double-benefit of world-building ''as well as'' the EarlBirdCameo and MythologyGag elements.

* "Guilty" saw the fan-favorite boxing glove arrow in action.

* Felicity, Slade and Roy becoming series regulars in Season 2.

* The official unveiling of Laurel as Black Canary was met with a positive reception.

** Although nothing's been confirmed yet, several fans began growing excited when [[spoiler: Creator/LiamNeeson]] [[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/30/liam-neeson-willing-to-play-ras-al-ghul-on-arrow stated]] that he'd be more than willing to [[spoiler: play Ra's [[Film/BatmanBegins again]].]]

* The official unveiling of Laurel as Black Canary was met with a positive reception.

* Also[[superscript:5]] [[OverlyLongGag in season 3:]] [[http://www.nerdist.com/2014/08/charlotte-ross-joins-team-arrow-as-felicitys-mom/ We meet Felicity's mom.]] This news was met with a nice reception, including the implication it will dovetail with a dive into Felicity's currently-undertold backstory.

** Even the promotional posters with [[{{EnsembleDarkHorse}} Felicity and Diggle]] standing front and centre beside Oliver were enough to get people excited the season's focus on Team Arrow.

* Also[[superscript:4]] in season 3: [[spoiler:Freaking Ra's al-Ghul is making an appearance; as the BigBad!]]

* [[RuleOfThree Also-Also-Also]] happening in Season 3? [[spoiler: Roy Harper is becoming Arsenal!]]

* Also-Also in season 3: [[spoiler: Sara Lance/Canary is coming back!]]

* Also coming up in Season 3: Katana, a more traditional Count Vertigo, and Ray Palmer/Atom!