Arrow - New television series on the 9 network

[Mick Smith]

It premiered last night at 8.30pm here in Victoria. I assumed it aired in all states as well. Who watched it? What did you think of it?

Personally, I think Australia's military should seriously consider trading in their current weapons for takedown recurve bows. The hero's bow was far more effective than grouped masses of sub machine guns and automatic pistols and his bow was far, far more accurate and deadly than any firearm.

The story line could suck you in though, as it's one of those shows that reveals a small scrap of background information with each episode, in much the same manner of the TV series 'Lost'. Of course, my interest in archery is what originally twigged my curiosity about the show.

[greybeard]

Hi Mick,

I watched the series a few weeks back. The story line is average and at times predictable.

The archery segments are exaggerated in true Hollywood style.

Bottom line, entertainment for the masses.

Daryl.

[kerry]

yeah i watched it just out of curiousity as well , what a crock . its about as believable as finding a pollie with a consience

[grof]

I don't go in far this type of progaming myself but if it can bring in some new interest from the younger ones or perpetuate the sport i'm all for it
as long as there is no mention of muscrat that is

Grof aka croutching tiger

[kerrille]

we've watched about 20 episodes now ,love it


...nev...

[longbowinfected]

Same here . Love it. Seen about 20 episodes that my daughter downloaded. Pure fantasy.

Kevin

[lanky]

How long before copies of the bow start popping up on Ebay etc??, I think you can still buy "Hunger Games" bows on the Landcaster site ( going very cheap )

[longbowinfected]

Cannot see it being a bad thing being on TV. Of course there will be the odd incident with kids hammering each other and lots of folk coming along to archery parks with inaccurate misconceptions but if it gets them off the couch and outside....great.

Makes my medieval archery hood cool again. Least he does not have a "men in tights" E. Flynn type Robin Hood hat.

I did not realise how deadly a slashing/ thrusting / parrying weapon a little black short a**e recurve could be.

Kevin

[discord]

I love that the bad guy shoots a wheelie bow

[kerrille]

I love that the bad guy shoots a wheelie bow

thats because they are ....like all wheelie bows........on the dark side...


....nev...

[Gilly]

Fun series but I want to know how he gets all that make-up on and off when he does all the quick changes!!
I love the salmon ladder though, it looks bloody hard to do!

[rodlonq]

Haven't seen it yet but the boss recorded it for me so I will have to have a look, the previews look entertaining. In my opinion there is nothing wrong with a bit of fantasy, as long as you don't take it to heart. There is a distinct difference between being entertained and learning something, as long as you can recognise the difference . As previously mentioned, it may lead to an influx of interest in archery amongst the young ones.

Cheers........ Rod

[scuzz]

I havnt seen it, and probably wont. But i think any kind of advertisement for trad is a good thing.

Scuzz

[Bent Stick]

Biggs, it wasn't on Imparja, only thing working for me at the moment

[Trad Bound]

Its Batman with a bow and it is fine as a bit of escapism. 6 episodes in and I will give it a few more , before he kills to many people in the one city. Could get like Mid Summer Murders where there is no one left.