Preview the introduction of the titular Suicide Squad in Arrow season 2, episode 16 with the episode synopsis, promotional stills, and producer’s preview.
In the previous episode, 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.
He 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.”
Read our recap of the game-changing episode, “The Promise,” here.
The official synopsis for Arrow season 2, episode 16, “Suicide Squad,” reads:
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).
Meanwhile, promotional stills show Oliver making contact with his Russian mob connections and Diggle with the Suicide Squad:
And finally, Arrow executive producer Marc Guggenheim previews Diggle working with the government-sanctioned team of villains:
Arrow season 2, episode 16, “Suicide Squad,” airs Wednesday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m. ET on The CW.