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{{DISPLAYTITLE:The Scientist (''Arrow'')}}
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{{Infobox television episode
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| title = The Scientist
| series = [[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]
| series = [[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]
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| director = [[Michael Schultz]]
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| story = {{Plainlist|
| story = * [[Greg Berlanti]]
* [[Greg Berlanti]]
* [[Andrew Kreisberg]]
* [[Andrew Kreisberg]]
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| teleplay = * [[Geoff Johns]]
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| teleplay = {{Plainlist|
* [[Geoff Johns]]
* Andrew Kreisberg
* Andrew Kreisberg
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| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Greg Berlanti
* [[Marc Guggenheim]]
* Andrew Kreisberg
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| music = [[Blake Neely]]
| music = [[Blake Neely]]
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| photographer = Gordon Verheul
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| editor = Andi Armaganian
| production = 2J7458
| airdate = {{Start date|2013|12|4}}
| airdate = {{Start date|2013|12|4}}
| length = 42:13<ref name="amazon">{{Cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arrow-Season-2/dp/B00LDG0HQM |title=Arrow Season 2 : Watch online now with Amazon Instant Video: Greg Berlanti, Melissa Kellner Berman: Amazon.co.uk |website=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]] |access-date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>
| length = 42:13<ref name="amazon">{{Cite web |title=Arrow Season 2 : Watch online now with Amazon Instant Video: Greg Berlanti, Melissa Kellner Berman: Amazon.co.uk |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arrow-Season-2/dp/B00LDG0HQM |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180807190023/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arrow-Season-2/dp/B00LDG0HQM |archive-date=August 7, 2018 |access-date=August 7, 2018 |website=[[Amazon (company)|Amazon]]}}</ref>
| guests =
| guests = * [[Grant Gustin]] as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]]
* [[Grant Gustin]] as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]]
* [[Kevin Alejandro]] as [[Sebastian Blood (Arrowverse)|Sebastian Blood]]
* [[Kevin Alejandro]] as [[Sebastian Blood (Arrowverse)|Sebastian Blood]]
* [[Celina Jade]] as [[Shado (Arrowverse)|Shado]]
* [[Celina Jade]] as [[Shado (Arrowverse)|Shado]]
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| prev = [[State v. Queen]]
| prev = [[State v. Queen]]
| next = [[Three Ghosts]]
| next = [[Three Ghosts]]
| season_article = Arrow (season 2)
| season_article = Arrow season 2
| episode_list = List of Arrow episodes
| episode_list = List of Arrow episodes
}}
}}


"'''The Scientist'''" is the eighth episode of the [[Arrow (season 2)|second season]] of the American television series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', based on the [[DC Comics]] character [[Green Arrow]], revolving around billionaire playboy [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen]] as he returns to [[Starling City]], after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the [[Arrowverse]], sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by [[Andrew Kreisberg]] and [[Geoff Johns]] from a story by [[Greg Berlanti]] and Kreisberg, and directed by [[Michael Schultz]].
"'''The Scientist'''" is the eighth episode of the [[Arrow season 2|second season]] of the American television series ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', based on the [[DC Comics]] character [[Green Arrow]], revolving around billionaire playboy [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen]] as he returns to [[Starling City]], after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the [[Arrowverse]], sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by [[Andrew Kreisberg]] and [[Geoff Johns]] from a story by [[Greg Berlanti]] and Kreisberg, and directed by [[Michael Schultz]].


[[Stephen Amell]] stars as Oliver, alongside [[Katie Cassidy]], [[David Ramsey]], [[Willa Holland]], [[Emily Bett Rickards]], [[Colton Haynes]], [[Manu Bennett]], [[Susanna Thompson]], and [[Paul Blackthorne]]. The episode introduces guest star [[Grant Gustin]] as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]], who arrives in Starling City to personally investigate a superhuman-related crime.
[[Stephen Amell]] stars as Oliver, alongside [[Katie Cassidy]], [[David Ramsey]], [[Willa Holland]], [[Emily Bett Rickards]], [[Colton Haynes]], [[Manu Bennett]], [[Susanna Thompson]], and [[Paul Blackthorne]]. The episode also serves as a [[backdoor pilot]] to the spin-off series ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', with the introduction of guest star [[Grant Gustin]] as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]], who arrives in Starling City to personally investigate a superhuman-related crime.


"The Scientist" originally aired on [[The CW]] on December 4, 2013, and was watched by 3.24 million viewers according to [[Nielsen ratings|Nielsen Media Research]]. It had a season high viewership and a series high 18–34 rating. The episode received a positive critical response.
"The Scientist" originally aired on [[The CW]] on December 4, 2013, and was watched by 3.24&nbsp;million viewers according to [[Nielsen ratings|Nielsen Media Research]]. It had a season high viewership and a series high 18–34 rating. The episode was met with positive reviews from critics.


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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When a masked thief with superhuman strength steals a centrifuge from Queen Consolidated, [[Central City (Arrowverse)|Central City]] crime scene investigator [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]] arrives to help the investigation. Later, he reveals that he is searching for super-powered beings in the hope that he will find the murderer of his mother, and exonerate his father for the accusation. Oliver realizes that the thief was enhanced using the same serum that Ivo was searching for. Roy starts helping Sin to find her missing friend, who was a failed subject of Blood's experiment. Oliver shoots Roy in the leg to prevent him getting further involved. Oliver tracks the thief, revealed to be Cyrus, but is injected with an unknown [[toxin]]. In order to save Oliver's life, Felicity reveals his identity to Barry to help find an [[antidote]]. Meanwhile, Merlyn puts pressure on Moira to tell the truth to Thea. Moira instead contacts Ra's, who wants to kill Merlyn for breaking the League's code by destroying the Glades. As a result, Merlyn leaves. In a flashback to the island, Oliver and Shado find the serum, but when they inject it to Slade without the required [[sedative]], his heart stops, just as Ivo arrives with his men.
When a masked thief with superhuman strength steals a centrifuge from Queen Consolidated, [[Central City (Arrowverse)|Central City]] crime scene investigator [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]] arrives to help the investigation. Later, he reveals that he is searching for super-powered beings in the hope that he will find the murderer of his mother, and exonerate his father for the accusation. In addition, Barry is also a fan of the Arrow's exploits. Oliver realizes that the thief was enhanced using the same serum that Ivo was searching for. Roy starts helping Sin to find her missing friend, who was a failed subject of Blood's experiment. Oliver shoots Roy in the leg to prevent him getting further involved. Oliver tracks the thief, revealed to be Cyrus, but is injected with an unknown [[toxin]]. In order to save Oliver's life, Felicity reveals his identity to Barry to help find an [[antidote]]. Meanwhile, Merlyn puts pressure on Moira to tell the truth to Thea. Moira instead contacts Ra's, who wants to kill Merlyn for breaking the League's code by destroying the Glades. As a result, Merlyn leaves. In a flashback to the island, Oliver and Shado find the serum, but when they inject it to Slade without the required [[sedative]], his heart stops, just as Ivo arrives with his men.


== Production ==
== Production ==
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Preparation ran from September 19 until September 27, 2013. Shooting ran from September 30 until October 9, 2013.<ref name="twitter">{{Cite tweet |number=385454557494394880 |user=mguggenheim |title=Arrow Ep. 208 is filming. Written by @GBerlanti @AJKreisberg and @geoffjohns |author=Marc Guggenheim |author-link=Marc Guggenheim |date=October 2, 2013 |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> The episode also introduced [[Flash (Barry Allen)|Barry Allen]] to the [[Arrowverse]], with [[Grant Gustin]] cast in the role.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tvline.com/2013/09/13/arrow-the-flash-grant-gustin-cast-season-2/ |title=Arrow Casts Glee Villain as The Flash |last=Mitovich |first=Michael Ausiello,Matt Webb |date=September 13, 2013 |work=[[TVLine]] |access-date=August 16, 2018}}</ref>
Preparation ran from September 19 until September 27, 2013. Shooting ran from September 30 until October 9, 2013.<ref name="twitter">{{Cite tweet |number=385454557494394880 |user=mguggenheim |title=Arrow Ep. 208 is filming. Written by @GBerlanti @AJKreisberg and @geoffjohns |author=Marc Guggenheim |author-link=Marc Guggenheim |date=October 2, 2013 |access-date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> The episode also serves as a [[backdoor pilot]] to the spin-off series ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'', with the introduction of [[Flash (Barry Allen)|Barry Allen]], played by guest star [[Grant Gustin]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |last2=Mitovich |first2=Matt Webb |date=September 13, 2013 |title=Arrow Casts Glee Villain as The Flash |url=https://tvline.com/2013/09/13/arrow-the-flash-grant-gustin-cast-season-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816125852/https://tvline.com/2013/09/13/arrow-the-flash-grant-gustin-cast-season-2/ |archive-date=August 16, 2018 |access-date=August 16, 2018 |work=[[TVLine]]}}</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==
"The Scientist" was first aired in the United States on [[The CW]] on December 4, 2013.<ref name="2.08" /> It was aired alongside the U.S. broadcast in Canada on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]],<ref name="CanadaRating" /> while it was first aired in the United Kingdom on [[Sky 1]] on December 9, 2013.<ref name="UK" /> The episode, along with the rest of the second season, was released on [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] on September 16, 2014,<ref name="HomeMedia" /> and began streaming on [[Netflix]] in the United States on October 8, 2014.<ref name="Netflix" />
"The Scientist" was first aired in the United States on [[The CW]] on December 4, 2013.<ref name="2.08" /> It was aired alongside the U.S. broadcast in Canada on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]],<ref name="CanadaRating" /> while it was first aired in the United Kingdom on [[Sky 1]] on December 9, 2013.<ref name="UK" /> The episode, along with the rest of the second season, was released on [[Blu-ray]] and DVD on September 16, 2014,<ref name="HomeMedia" /> and began streaming on [[Netflix]] in the United States on October 8, 2014.<ref name="Netflix" />


== Reception ==
== Reception ==


=== Ratings ===
=== Ratings ===
In the United States, the episode received a 1.2/3 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 1.2 percent of all households, and 3 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 3.24 million viewers.<ref name="2.08" /> The episode was the most viewed of season two, and had the show's largest audience since February 2013, and a series high 18–34 rating (1.2/4). It also matched the show's season high 18–49 rating and matched its series high rating among men 18–34 (1.4/6) and men 18–49 (1.5/5).<ref name="CWRatings" /> The Canadian broadcast gained 1.87 million viewers, the second highest for that night and the eight highest for the week.<ref name="CanadaRating" />
In the United States, the episode received a 1.2/3 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 1.2 percent of all households, and 3 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 3.24&nbsp;million viewers.<ref name="2.08" /> The episode was the most viewed of season two, and had the show's largest audience since February 2013, and a series high 18–34 rating (1.2/4). It also matched the show's season high 18–49 rating and matched its series high rating among men 18–34 (1.4/6) and men 18–49 (1.5/5).<ref name="CWRatings" /> The Canadian broadcast gained 1.87&nbsp;million viewers, the second highest for that night and the eight highest for the week.<ref name="CanadaRating" />


=== Critical response ===
=== Critical response ===
The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 90% approval rating for the episode, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8.45/10.<ref name="RT" /> Jesse Schedeen of [[IGN]] scored the episode an 8.5 out of 10, praising the emergence of super-powers and flashbacks but questioning Gustin's ability to hold his own.<ref name="IGN" /> Mike Cecchini for ''[[Den of Geek]]'' scored the episode 4.5 stars out of 5.<ref name="DoGCecchini" /> Caroline Preece, also for ''Den of Geek'', gave a positive review as well.<ref name="DoGPreece" />
The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 90% approval rating for the episode, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8.45/10.<ref name="RT" /> Jesse Schedeen of [[IGN]] scored the episode an 8.5 out of 10, praising the emergence of super-powers and flashbacks but questioning Gustin's ability to hold his own.<ref name="IGN" /> Mike Cecchini for ''[[Den of Geek]]'' scored the episode 4.5 stars out of 5.<ref name="DoGCecchini" /> Caroline Preece, also for ''Den of Geek'', gave a positive review as well.<ref name="DoGPreece" />


[[Collider (website)|Collider]]'s Dave Trumbore gave the episode an "A-" grade.<ref name="Collider" /> Morgan Jeffery at ''[[Digital Spy]]'', gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5.<ref name="DigitalSpy" /> Alasdair Wilkins of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' graded the episode a 'B'.<ref name="AVClub" /> Mark Rozeman of ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'' magazine gave a positive review of the episode.<ref name="Paste" />
[[Collider (website)|Collider]]'s Dave Trumbore gave the episode an "A−" grade.<ref name="Collider" /> Morgan Jeffery at ''[[Digital Spy]]'', gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5.<ref name="DigitalSpy" /> Alasdair Wilkins of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' graded the episode a 'B'.<ref name="AVClub" /> Mark Rozeman of ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste]]'' magazine gave a positive review of the episode.<ref name="Paste" />


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="UK">{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/dec/06/arrow-vs-agents-of-shield-comic-superhero-tv |title=Superhero TV: Agents of SHIELD could learn a lot from Arrow |last=Virtue |first=Graeme |date=December 6, 2013 |website=[[The Guardian]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122045049/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/dec/06/arrow-vs-agents-of-shield-comic-superhero-tv |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="UK">{{Cite web |last=Virtue |first=Graeme |date=December 6, 2013 |title=Superhero TV: Agents of SHIELD could learn a lot from Arrow |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/dec/06/arrow-vs-agents-of-shield-comic-superhero-tv |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122045049/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2013/dec/06/arrow-vs-agents-of-shield-comic-superhero-tv |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref>


<ref name="HomeMedia">{{Cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-2/19911 |title=Arrow&nbsp;– Warner Shot Over an Announcement for 'The Complete 2nd Season' Blu-ray Disc and DVD versions will leap into stores this September |website=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613094357/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-2/19911 |archive-date=June 13, 2014 |access-date=June 11, 2014}}</ref>
<ref name="HomeMedia">{{Cite web |title=Arrow&nbsp;– Warner Shot Over an Announcement for 'The Complete 2nd Season' Blu-ray Disc and DVD versions will leap into stores this September |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-2/19911 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140613094357/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arrow-Season-2/19911 |archive-date=June 13, 2014 |access-date=June 11, 2014 |website=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]]}}</ref>


<ref name="Netflix">{{Cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/239135/arrow-season-2-netflix-confusion |title=Arrow Season 2 Netflix Confusion |last=Cecchini |first=Mike |date=September 15, 2014 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122050447/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/239135/arrow-season-2-netflix-confusion |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="Netflix">{{Cite web |last=Cecchini |first=Mike |date=September 15, 2014 |title=Arrow Season 2 Netflix Confusion |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/239135/arrow-season-2-netflix-confusion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122050447/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/239135/arrow-season-2-netflix-confusion |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref>


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<ref name="2.08">{{Cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/05/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-the-tomorrow-people-super-fun-night-adjusted-down/220295 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: ''Arrow'' & ''Modern Family'' Adjusted Up; ''The Tomorrow People'' & ''Super Fun Night'' Adjusted Down |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=December 5, 2013 |website=[[TV by the Numbers]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122012826/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/sdsdskdh279882992z1/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-the-tomorrow-people-super-fun-night-adjusted-down/220295/ |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=December 5, 2013}}</ref>
<ref name="2.08">{{Cite web |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=December 5, 2013 |title=Wednesday Final Ratings: ''Arrow'' & ''Modern Family'' Adjusted Up; ''The Tomorrow People'' & ''Super Fun Night'' Adjusted Down |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/12/05/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-the-tomorrow-people-super-fun-night-adjusted-down/220295 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122012826/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/sdsdskdh279882992z1/wednesday-final-ratings-arrow-the-tomorrow-people-super-fun-night-adjusted-down/220295/ |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=December 5, 2013 |website=[[TV by the Numbers]]}}</ref>


<ref name="CWRatings">{{Cite press release |title=Season to Date, The CW Is Up +12% in Total Viewers Versus Last Season, Up +13% in Adults 18-49 and Flat in Adults 18-34 |date=December 10, 2013 |publisher=[[The CW]] |url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/12/10/season-to-date-the-cw-is-up-plus12-percent-in-total-viewers-versus-last-season-up-plus13-percent-in-adults-18-49-and-flat-in-adults-18-34-693205/20131210cw01/ |access-date=November 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.is/rcPyc |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |agency=[[The Futon Critic]] |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="CWRatings">{{Cite press release |title=Season to Date, The CW Is Up +12% in Total Viewers Versus Last Season, Up +13% in Adults 18-49 and Flat in Adults 18-34 |date=December 10, 2013 |publisher=[[The CW]] |url=http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/12/10/season-to-date-the-cw-is-up-plus12-percent-in-total-viewers-versus-last-season-up-plus13-percent-in-adults-18-49-and-flat-in-adults-18-34-693205/20131210cw01/ |access-date=November 22, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181122042110/http://thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2013/12/10/season-to-date-the-cw-is-up-plus12-percent-in-total-viewers-versus-last-season-up-plus13-percent-in-adults-18-49-and-flat-in-adults-18-34-693205/20131210cw01/ |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |agency=[[The Futon Critic]]}}</ref>


<ref name="CanadaRating">{{Cite web |url=http://assets.numeris.ca/Downloads/December%202-8,%202013%20(Week%2015).pdf |title=Top Programs – Total Canada (English) December 2 – December 8, 2013 |publisher=[[Numeris]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/746wNKrf7 |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="CanadaRating">{{Cite web |title=Top Programs&nbsp;– Total Canada (English) December 2&nbsp;– December 8, 2013 |url=http://assets.numeris.ca/Downloads/December%202-8,%202013%20(Week%2015).pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329143441/http://assets.numeris.ca/Downloads/December%202-8,%202013%20(Week%2015).pdf |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |publisher=[[Numeris]]}}</ref>


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<ref name="RT">{{Cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/arrow/s02/e08 |title=Arrow – Season 2, Episode 8 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122053346/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/arrow/s02/e08 |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="RT">{{Cite web |title=Arrow&nbsp;– Season 2, Episode 8 |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/arrow/s02/e08 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122053346/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/arrow/s02/e08 |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref>


<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/05/arrow-the-scientist-review |title=Arrow: "The Scientist" Review |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=December 4, 2013 |website=[[IGN]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122053759/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/05/arrow-the-scientist-review |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=December 4, 2013 |title=Arrow: "The Scientist" Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/05/arrow-the-scientist-review |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122053759/https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/05/arrow-the-scientist-review |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>


<ref name="DoGCecchini">{{Cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/231386/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |title=Arrow Season 2, Episode 8 Review: The Scientist |last=Cecchini |first=Mike |date=December 4, 2013 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122054647/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/231386/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="DoGCecchini">{{Cite web |last=Cecchini |first=Mike |date=December 4, 2013 |title=Arrow Season 2, Episode 8 Review: The Scientist |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/231386/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122054647/https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/arrow/231386/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref>


<ref name="DoGPreece">{{Cite web |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/arrow/28505/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |title=Arrow season 2 episode 8 review: The Scientist |last=Preece |first=Caroline |date=December 6, 2013 |website=[[Den of Geek]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122054231/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/arrow/28505/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
<ref name="DoGPreece">{{Cite web |last=Preece |first=Caroline |date=December 6, 2013 |title=Arrow season 2 episode 8 review: The Scientist |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/arrow/28505/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122054231/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/arrow/28505/arrow-season-2-episode-8-review-the-scientist |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |website=[[Den of Geek]]}}</ref>


<ref name="Collider">{{Cite web |url=http://collider.com/arrow-season-2-episode-8-recap/ |title=Arrow Recap: "The Scientist" |last=Trumbore |first=Dave |date=December 4, 2013 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122055532/http://collider.com/arrow-season-2-episode-8-recap/ |archive-date=November 22, 2018 |access-date=November 22, 2018}}</ref>
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"The Scientist"
Arrow episode
Promotional poster
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 8
Directed byMichael Schultz
Story by
Teleplay by
Featured musicBlake Neely
Cinematography byGordon Verheul
Editing byAndi Armaganian
Production code2J7458
Original air dateDecember 4, 2013 (2013-12-04)
Running time42:13[1]
Guest appearances
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"The Scientist" is the eighth episode of the second season of the American television series Arrow, based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, revolving around billionaire playboy Oliver Queen as he returns to Starling City, after having been shipwrecked for five years, and becomes a bow-wielding, hooded vigilante who sets out to fight crime and corruption. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The episode was written by Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns from a story by Greg Berlanti and Kreisberg, and directed by Michael Schultz.

Stephen Amell stars as Oliver, alongside Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Emily Bett Rickards, Colton Haynes, Manu Bennett, Susanna Thompson, and Paul Blackthorne. The episode also serves as a backdoor pilot to the spin-off series The Flash, with the introduction of guest star Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, who arrives in Starling City to personally investigate a superhuman-related crime.

"The Scientist" originally aired on The CW on December 4, 2013, and was watched by 3.24 million viewers according to Nielsen Media Research. It had a season high viewership and a series high 18–34 rating. The episode was met with positive reviews from critics.

Plot

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When a masked thief with superhuman strength steals a centrifuge from Queen Consolidated, Central City crime scene investigator Barry Allen arrives to help the investigation. Later, he reveals that he is searching for super-powered beings in the hope that he will find the murderer of his mother, and exonerate his father for the accusation. In addition, Barry is also a fan of the Arrow's exploits. Oliver realizes that the thief was enhanced using the same serum that Ivo was searching for. Roy starts helping Sin to find her missing friend, who was a failed subject of Blood's experiment. Oliver shoots Roy in the leg to prevent him getting further involved. Oliver tracks the thief, revealed to be Cyrus, but is injected with an unknown toxin. In order to save Oliver's life, Felicity reveals his identity to Barry to help find an antidote. Meanwhile, Merlyn puts pressure on Moira to tell the truth to Thea. Moira instead contacts Ra's, who wants to kill Merlyn for breaking the League's code by destroying the Glades. As a result, Merlyn leaves. In a flashback to the island, Oliver and Shado find the serum, but when they inject it to Slade without the required sedative, his heart stops, just as Ivo arrives with his men.

Production

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Preparation ran from September 19 until September 27, 2013. Shooting ran from September 30 until October 9, 2013.[2] The episode also serves as a backdoor pilot to the spin-off series The Flash, with the introduction of Barry Allen, played by guest star Grant Gustin.[3]

Release

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"The Scientist" was first aired in the United States on The CW on December 4, 2013.[4] It was aired alongside the U.S. broadcast in Canada on CTV,[5] while it was first aired in the United Kingdom on Sky 1 on December 9, 2013.[6] The episode, along with the rest of the second season, was released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 16, 2014,[7] and began streaming on Netflix in the United States on October 8, 2014.[8]

Reception

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Ratings

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In the United States, the episode received a 1.2/3 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 1.2 percent of all households, and 3 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 3.24 million viewers.[4] The episode was the most viewed of season two, and had the show's largest audience since February 2013, and a series high 18–34 rating (1.2/4). It also matched the show's season high 18–49 rating and matched its series high rating among men 18–34 (1.4/6) and men 18–49 (1.5/5).[9] The Canadian broadcast gained 1.87 million viewers, the second highest for that night and the eight highest for the week.[5]

Critical response

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The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 90% approval rating for the episode, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8.45/10.[10] Jesse Schedeen of IGN scored the episode an 8.5 out of 10, praising the emergence of super-powers and flashbacks but questioning Gustin's ability to hold his own.[11] Mike Cecchini for Den of Geek scored the episode 4.5 stars out of 5.[12] Caroline Preece, also for Den of Geek, gave a positive review as well.[13]

Collider's Dave Trumbore gave the episode an "A−" grade.[14] Morgan Jeffery at Digital Spy, gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5.[15] Alasdair Wilkins of The A.V. Club graded the episode a 'B'.[16] Mark Rozeman of Paste magazine gave a positive review of the episode.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Arrow Season 2 : Watch online now with Amazon Instant Video: Greg Berlanti, Melissa Kellner Berman: Amazon.co.uk". Amazon. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  2. ^ Marc Guggenheim [@mguggenheim] (October 2, 2013). "Arrow Ep. 208 is filming. Written by @GBerlanti @AJKreisberg and @geoffjohns" (Tweet). Retrieved August 9, 2018 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ Ausiello, Michael; Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 13, 2013). "Arrow Casts Glee Villain as The Flash". TVLine. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  4. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (December 5, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: Arrow & Modern Family Adjusted Up; The Tomorrow People & Super Fun Night Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "Top Programs – Total Canada (English) December 2 – December 8, 2013" (PDF). Numeris. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  6. ^ Virtue, Graeme (December 6, 2013). "Superhero TV: Agents of SHIELD could learn a lot from Arrow". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Arrow – Warner Shot Over an Announcement for 'The Complete 2nd Season' Blu-ray Disc and DVD versions will leap into stores this September". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  8. ^ Cecchini, Mike (September 15, 2014). "Arrow Season 2 Netflix Confusion". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Season to Date, The CW Is Up +12% in Total Viewers Versus Last Season, Up +13% in Adults 18-49 and Flat in Adults 18-34" (Press release). The CW. The Futon Critic. December 10, 2013. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  10. ^ "Arrow – Season 2, Episode 8". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  11. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (December 4, 2013). "Arrow: "The Scientist" Review". IGN. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  12. ^ Cecchini, Mike (December 4, 2013). "Arrow Season 2, Episode 8 Review: The Scientist". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  13. ^ Preece, Caroline (December 6, 2013). "Arrow season 2 episode 8 review: The Scientist". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  14. ^ Trumbore, Dave (December 4, 2013). "Arrow Recap: "The Scientist"". Collider. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  15. ^ Jeffery, Morgan (December 5, 2013). "Arrow season 2 'The Scientist' review: Grant Gustin is Barry Allen". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  16. ^ Wilkins, Alasdair (December 4, 2013). "Arrow: "The Scientist"". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  17. ^ Rozeman, Mark (December 6, 2013). "Arrow Review: "The Scientist" (Episode 2.08)". Paste. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
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