Arrow season 2, episode 16, “Suicide Squad” airs tonight, introducing the titular, government-sanctioned squad of villains.
Previously on ‘Arrow’
Oliver and Slade came face to face for the first time since the island. After making a generous contribution to Moira’s campaign, Slade earned a tour of the Queen family art collection — in which he planted cameras.
After being confronted by Sara and Roy, Slade swore to uphold a promise he made to Oliver five years ago: “You cannot die until you have suffered the same way I have suffered. Until you have known complete despair. And you will.”
Catch up with what you missed more in-depth with our recap of the last episode, “The Promise.”
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‘Arrow’ season 2, episode 16, ‘Suicide Squad’ synopsis
If that promo has whet your appetite, make sure to read the official synopsis for the sixteenth episode of the season:
AMANDA WALLER SENDS THE SUICIDE SQUAD OUT ON THEIR FIRST MISSION — Following Slade’s (Manu Bennett) return and his promise to make good on his threat to destroy Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) loved ones, Oliver focuses all his energy on preparing for battle with his former friend. Sarah (Caity Lotz) tries to help but, fearing for her safety, Oliver pushes her away. Meanwhile, Diggle (David Ramsey) is recruited by Amanda Waller (guest star Cynthia Addai-Robinson) and A.R.G.U.S. to stop a warlord (guest star Lee Majdoub) he knew from his time in Afghanistan. Always the solider, Diggle agrees to help. However, he’s not prepared when Amanda introduces him to the rest of the team – Deadshot (guest star Michael Rowe), Bronze Tiger (guest star Michael Jai White) and Shrapnel (guest star Sean Maher), all criminals he and Arrow helped put away. Lyla (guest star Audrey Marie Anderson) defends the team and explains the world is a complicated place, but Diggle isn’t sure he agrees. When the mission takes a dangerous turn, Diggle is forced to make a difficult decision. Larry Teng directed the episode written by Keto Shimizu & Bryan Q. Miller (#216).
If you need more goodies to tide you over, we have promotional stills from the episode as well.
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Watch ‘Arrow’ season 2 online
If you’re unable to catch Arrow season 2, episode 16, “Suicide Squad” live tonight, you’re not out of luck. If you want to watch online, the CW posts new episodes of the show to its site the day after they air.
You can also find new episodes within 24 hours on iTunes and Amazon. The last five episodes to air on The CW are available eight days after broadcast on Hulu as well.