I love this show and I have never read a single Green Arrow comic book, don't worry though cause it's not needed. If you never seen it then be prepared for flashbacks to the Island (and other locations I'm assuming) as we viewers learn what Oliver Queen had to endure 5 years of while to the world he was dead. This show is action packed, unpredictable and romantic so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Besides the show and it's amazingness the lead (Stephen Amell) really stays in tune with his fans on his Facebook page and that honestly makes me like it that much more