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The eighth season revolves around new tracks and different schemes by Oliver and Tia. As a result of these tasks, the duo find themselves looking into a familiar maze of seemingly unexpected catacombs. Over time, both John's partner and Lila enter the previously planned special operations mission.
If there's one thing the Arrow writers do so excruciatingly well, it's the emotional moments with an impression, especially in the final act of the hour.
If this was the last of Lyla as fans knew her, it was an anticlimactic and sudden end that could be overshadowed by the hell that breaks loose in the Crisis.
From a show about a rich man's brutal revenge, Arrow has become a show about finding your team, learning to treat them better, protecting those you love, and making sure they know you care.
Yes, the end is near, but it doesn't feel that near. That being said, it's impossible not to be moved when you see Oliver share a moment with Rene and Dinah, and especially with Diggle.
It's weird how Arrow started off so promising this season and then tumbled along to Crisis. "Purgatory" didn't make the ride any smoother, but time has run out as far as ending the series on a high note.
Oliver saying goodbye to Diggle is almost like the fans saying goodbye to the show, and that is something no one is ready to do. Thankfully, there are still three more episodes before that has to happen, and we can stay in denial for a bit longer.
Not as strong as last week's episode, but delved into Oliver's heart maybe more than many other episodes and it's nice to have these even at the end of the series.
The actual explanation behind this episode's big resurrections is pretty flimsy, but the plot of "Purgatory" is far less important than the urgent tension, hard-hitting action and rich, emotional character moments.
A love letter to Season 1, the aptly titled 'Purgatory' takes Arrow right back to the beginning in order to propel it towards the end, and the result is poignant trip down memory lane that successfully kicks off the Crisis.