The Scientist (Arrow)
"The Scientist" | |
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Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 8 |
Directed by | Michael Schultz |
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Teleplay by |
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Produced by |
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Featured music | Blake Neely |
Cinematography by | Gordon Verheul |
Editing by | Andi Armaganian |
Production code | 2J7458 |
Original air date | December 4, 2013 |
Running time | 42:13[1] |
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"The Scientist" is the eighth episode of the
"The Scientist" originally aired on
Plot
When a masked thief with superhuman strength steals a centrifuge from Queen Consolidated,
Production
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Preparation ran from September 19 until September 27, 2013. Shooting ran from September 30 until October 9, 2013.
Release
"The Scientist" was first aired in the United States on
Reception
Ratings
In the United States, the episode received a 1.2/3 percent share among adults between the ages of 18 and 49, meaning that it was seen by 1.2 percent of all households, and 3 percent of all of those watching television at the time of the broadcast. It was watched by 3.24 million viewers.[4] The episode was the most viewed of season two, and had the show's largest audience since February 2013, and a series high 18–34 rating (1.2/4). It also matched the show's season high 18–49 rating and matched its series high rating among men 18–34 (1.4/6) and men 18–49 (1.5/5).[9] The Canadian broadcast gained 1.87 million viewers, the second highest for that night and the eight highest for the week.[5]
Critical response
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 90% approval rating for the episode, based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 8.45/10.[10] Jesse Schedeen of IGN scored the episode an 8.5 out of 10, praising the emergence of super-powers and flashbacks but questioning Gustin's ability to hold his own.[11] Mike Cecchini for Den of Geek scored the episode 4.5 stars out of 5.[12] Caroline Preece, also for Den of Geek, gave a positive review as well.[13]
Collider's Dave Trumbore gave the episode an "A−" grade.[14] Morgan Jeffery at Digital Spy, gave the episode a perfect 5 star rating out of 5.[15] Alasdair Wilkins of The A.V. Club graded the episode a 'B'.[16] Mark Rozeman of Paste magazine gave a positive review of the episode.[17]
References
- ^ "Arrow Season 2 : Watch online now with Amazon Instant Video: Greg Berlanti, Melissa Kellner Berman: Amazon.co.uk". Amazon. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
- ^ Marc Guggenheim [@mguggenheim] (October 2, 2013). "Arrow Ep. 208 is filming. Written by @GBerlanti @AJKreisberg and @geoffjohns" (Tweet). Retrieved August 9, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ Mitovich, Michael Ausiello, Matt Webb (September 13, 2013). "Arrow Casts Glee Villain as The Flash". TVLine. Archived from the original on August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (December 5, 2013). "Wednesday Final Ratings: Arrow & Modern Family Adjusted Up; The Tomorrow People & Super Fun Night Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ a b "Top Programs – Total Canada (English) December 2 – December 8, 2013" (PDF). Numeris. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 29, 2017. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Virtue, Graeme (December 6, 2013). "Superhero TV: Agents of SHIELD could learn a lot from Arrow". The Guardian. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Arrow – Warner Shot Over an Announcement for 'The Complete 2nd Season' Blu-ray Disc and DVD versions will leap into stores this September". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ Cecchini, Mike (September 15, 2014). "Arrow Season 2 Netflix Confusion". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Season to Date, The CW Is Up +12% in Total Viewers Versus Last Season, Up +13% in Adults 18-49 and Flat in Adults 18-34" (Press release). The CW. The Futon Critic. December 10, 2013. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ "Arrow – Season 2, Episode 8". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (December 4, 2013). "Arrow: "The Scientist" Review". IGN. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Cecchini, Mike (December 4, 2013). "Arrow Season 2, Episode 8 Review: The Scientist". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Preece, Caroline (December 6, 2013). "Arrow season 2 episode 8 review: The Scientist". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (December 4, 2013). "Arrow Recap: "The Scientist"". Collider. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Jeffery, Morgan (December 5, 2013). "Arrow season 2 'The Scientist' review: Grant Gustin is Barry Allen". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Wilkins, Alasdair (December 4, 2013). "Arrow: "The Scientist"". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
- ^ Rozeman, Mark (December 6, 2013). "Arrow Review: "The Scientist" (Episode 2.08)". Paste. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
External links
- "The Scientist" at IMDb