Critics praised the episode for its "high-stakes family drama" and the strong performances by Susanna Thompson (Moira Queen) and John Barrowman (Malcolm Merlyn). Reviewers on Den of Geek noted that while the "villain of the week" trope felt a bit familiar, the emotional weight of Oliver discovering his mother's lies added a necessary layer of depth to the series' overarching mystery.
You can find this episode on major streaming platforms and retailers: Arrow recap: Betrayed by the Best - Entertainment Weekly [S1E13] Betrayal
The main plot follows recently released master criminal , played by David Anders, who intends to reclaim his throne in the underworld by taking down the vigilante known as "The Hood". Critics praised the episode for its "high-stakes family