Arrow: Season 6

Season 6 overview

The season opens with island flashbacks and the aftermath of the explosion, as new criminal factions like Anatoly Knyazev's Bratva and Cayden James's cabal begin their operations. Team Arrow faces internal strain while dealing with rogue CIA operatives and Black Siren's alliance with James. The city's political climate turns hostile with a new anti-vigilante bill.

Key story beats

  1. Island Explosion & Samantha's Plea — Slade heads to the ship alone while Samantha pleads with Oliver to protect her son.
  2. Markovian Delegates Kidnapping — Anatoly Knyazev kidnaps delegates to sever ties with Oliver and prove his loyalty to the Bratva.
  3. CIA Rogue Operatives Hunt — Rogue CIA agents hunt a former operative, testing John Diggle's leadership and trigger discipline.
  4. Black Siren & James Alliance — Felicity discovers Black Siren is working for Cayden James, who plans massive global casualties.
  5. Slade & Joe Reunion — Slade Wilson tracks his son Joe, only to discover Joe leads the Jackals gang.
  6. Slade vs Joe Confrontation — Slade attempts to persuade Joe to leave, but a violent fight erupts over past Mirakuru trauma.
  7. Thanksgiving Food Drive & Arrest — Quentin Lance and William organize a charity drive, but Oliver is arrested for vigilantism.
  8. Earth-X Doppelgangers & Prism Theft — Prometheus, a doppelgänger of Tommy Merlyn, commits suicide while his allies steal the Prism.
  9. Wedding & Rene's Testimony — The team celebrates Oliver's wedding, but tensions rise when Rene admits to testifying against him.
  10. James Internet Attack & Ransom — Cayden James cripples the city's internet, demanding daily ransom payments under threat of detonation.
  11. Vince Infiltration & Torture — Infiltrator Vince transmits bomb coordinates but is captured and tortured by Anatoly Knyazev.
  12. Video Decoding & Oliver Cleared — Alena and Felicity decode the murder video, proving Oliver's innocence and clearing his name.
  13. Laurel's Secret Cabin — Quentin secretly shelters Laurel to heal, but Thea discovers the location and informs Oliver.
  14. Roy Harper Rescue Attempt — Thea assumes her vigilante persona to rescue Roy Harper, who is held hostage by Diaz.
  15. Thanatos Guild & Malcolm's Map — Nyssa al Ghul arrives to protect Thea from the Thanatos Guild, who seek a map Malcolm Merlyn knew.

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