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Arrow Season 3, Episode 9 Synopsis – The Climb

By Nick Tylwalk

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For some reason, the title of the Arrow midseason finale only makes me think of that song by Miley Cyrus. No, not “We Can’t Stop,” but “The Climb.”

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I feel pretty safe in saying that has nothing to do with this week’s new episode, which will instead feature the team returning to the mystery of who killed Sara Lance — in large part because Ra’s al Ghul isn’t going to give Arrow and company any alternative. And you know what that leads to … shirtless swordfight in the snow!

I’m not making that up. Check out the official synopsis for “The Climb” from The CW even though it doesn’t mention that specifically:

"Nyssa (guest star Katrina Law) returns to Starling City and tells Oliver (Stephen Amell) that her father, Ra’s al Ghul (guest star Matt Nable) has given Oliver 48 hours to find Sara’s killer or the League of Assassins will start killing the citizens of Starling City. Laurel (Katie Cassidy) is stunned when her father (Paul Blackthorne) delivers a very special Christmas gift — her mother, Dinah (guest star Alex Kingston). Meanwhile, Ray (Brandon Routh) tries to make amends with Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Oliver sets a meeting with Ra’s al Ghul. Thor Freudenthal directed the episode written by Jake Coburn & Keto Shimizu (#309)."

Stephen Amell has hinted that there could be some upcoming episodes that he’s not in, or at least his services aren’t required nearly as much. My guess is Ollie loses his initial showdown with Ra’s (he almost has to for the League of Assassins to stay in the picture for the remainder of Season 3) and that the rest of Team Arrow has to find and/or save him after the winter break. Could be some big moments for Diggle and Arsenal, or perhaps Ray Palmer will have to activate Project A.T.O.M. ahead of schedule …

Having Arrow out of commission could also allow the Black Canary to spread her wings for the first time to safeguard Starling City, and we’ve already seen still images of Canary and Arsenal together in upcoming episodes, so make of that what you will. Arrow is always pretty good about delivering excellent cliffhangers, and I suspect we’ll get another one here.

Tune in Wednesday night at 8 pm for “The Climb,” and remember it’s the show, not the song. Then rejoin us for our full recap and review and make a date for the Arrow After Show from theStream.tv as hosts John Campea, Ann Campea and Kaori Takee break down the midseason finale as only they can.

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