Arrow: Year One is an American special episode of the superhero action-adventure television series Arrow developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg and based on the fictional character Green Arrow, a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics, which provides highlights from season one and a special preview of season two.
This one-hour special gives fans a chance to catch up on the incredible events that led billionaire Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) to secretly create the persona of Arrow.
Five years after being lost at sea, Oliver returns to Starling City to carry out his father's dying wish: take down the corrupt elite who have failed his city.
The special follows Oliver as he delivers vigilante justice and discovers that the real threat to his city is far greater than he ever imagined.
An exclusive first look at season two is included.
The special also stars Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Emily Bett Rickards, Colton Haynes, Manu Bennett, Susanna Thompson and Paul Blackthorne.