‘Arrow’ season 2, episode 15 preview: Are Oliver Queen, Slade Wilson set to battle?

At the end of tonight’s new episode of “Arrow,” we had quite the stunning moment where Oliver discovered that his mother Moira had somehow figured out a way to get herself in even more trouble than she was in previously. Specifically here, we are talking about her decision to take a meeting with Slade Wilson. Why in the world would she do that? Hopefully, this will be one of the questions answered in “The Promise,” which is arguably the biggest episode of the season so far (crazy as it may be to believe).

Before we say too much more here, let’s just take a look at the full synopsis below:

“Oliver (Stephen Amell) is shocked when he learns that Slade (Manu Bennett) has come to Starling City. Back on the island, as Oliver, Slade and Sara (Caity Lotz) prepare to take over the freighter from Ivo (guest star Dylan Neal), Sara pulls Oliver aside and tells him he needs to kill Ivo to prevent him from telling Slade what happened with Shado. Oliver feels immense guilt over the situation but realizes Slade’s growing rage from the Mirakuru makes him unpredictable and he could turn on his friends if he thinks Oliver is to blame. Oliver agrees to kill Ivo and the battle begins.”

From the standpoint of plot spoilers, the promo below doesn’t really give away much … but it doesn’t really have to in order for your to be intrigued. Instead, it just shows you glimpses of Oliver and of Slade Wilson, and the excitement is almost immediate. This guy means serious business.

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