Deathbolt is revealed to be a meta-human who was not in Central City during the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator explosion. This discovery expands the Arrowverse lore, proving that powers can originate from sources other than the flash.
The episode highlights the transition of the "Arrow" identity. With Roy taking the fall and Oliver being forced toward the League of Assassins, the "Green Arrow" mantle begins its slow transition from vigilante to symbol.
as Roy Harper (Final appearance as a series regular in Season 2) Doug Jones guest starring as Jake Simmons / Deathbolt [S2E9] Broken Arrow
The episode (Season 2, Episode 9) of Arrow is a pivotal installment that shifts the series' focus toward the rising threat of Ra's al Ghul and the transformation of its core heroes. Episode Overview Original Air Date: April 15, 2015
In a shocking closing scene, Ra's al Ghul tracks down Thea Queen and mortally wounds her, using her life as leverage to force Oliver into becoming his successor. Major Themes Deathbolt is revealed to be a meta-human who
Oliver Queen is forced to operate outside the law while being hunted by the police, all while a new "meta-human" threat emerges in Starling City. Plot Summary
To clear Oliver’s name and stop the police hunt, Roy Harper fakes his own death in prison with the help of a tactical "death-simulating" blade. He leaves Starling City, effectively ending his tenure as Arsenal on the main team. The episode highlights the transition of the "Arrow"
Ray Palmer struggles to control his exo-suit during the fight with Deathbolt. In a classic superhero team-up moment, Oliver "pilots" Ray remotely, teaching him that being a hero is about the man, not the suit.