Thy Father - [s1e2] Honor

We are introduced to China White (Kelly Hu), a deadly Triad assassin who proves to be Oliver's first real physical challenge.

The episode ends with a massive reveal—Oliver's mother, Moira Queen , is meeting with a mysterious figure. It turns out she was part of the conspiracy that sank the family yacht. Arrow Season 1 Episode 2: “Honor Thy Father” [S1E2] Honor Thy Father

In the present day, Oliver targets , a corrupt businessman with ties to the Chinese Triad. Sommers is responsible for the death of a dock worker, whose daughter Emily is a friend of Laurel Lance. This case allows us to see Oliver’s "different kind" of justice in action. We are introduced to China White (Kelly Hu),

The "Honor Thy Father" theme is literal and heavy. Oliver tells his father’s tombstone, " In order to honor your wishes, I need to dishonor your memory ". This highlights his struggle: to save the city, he must expose the corruption his father was a part of. Arrow Season 1 Episode 2: “Honor Thy Father”