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.
To protect his secret, Oliver plays the part of the "shallow" billionaire, even showing up drunk to a press event for the Queen Foundation to throw off suspicion. Family Ties and Hidden Lies [S1E2] Honor Thy Father
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. In the present day, Oliver targets , a
We are introduced to China White (Kelly Hu), a deadly Triad assassin who proves to be Oliver's first real physical challenge. To protect his secret, Oliver plays the part