I think the problem with Arrow is that I would prefer it if it were 12 episode instead of 22, it is prone to dragging. My favourite character is Tommy, Oliver's best friend. He's such a cutie, and out of all the characters it feels like he's the only one who reacts realistically. Most of the other characters are somewhat... stiff, they usually follow their assigned tropes and leave it at that.

And yep, the part in the island is the most interesting one. *______*