Colton Haynes will be returning to Star City once again as Roy Harper. Colton will return to the small screen in the 15th episode of Season Six.

“We’re thrilled to announce that Colton Haynes will be reprising his role as Roy Harper for a short arc on ‘Arrow’ this year,” executive producers Marc Guggenheim and Wendy Mericle said in a statement, adding that the reason Roy returns when he does is to “help resolve an urgent matter with high stakes for the team.”

Although his visit will be “short,” it will turn into “something surprising when he reunites with Thea [Willa Holland] and sparks a change in both of their lives that will have long-lasting consequences.”

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Haynes left the series in season 3 as he took the fall as the Hood to protect Oliver’s secret identity. His return could be used as a way of writing Thea Queen out of the series.

What are your thoughts on the return of Roy Harper? Do you think this is Thea’s last season on Arrow? Share your thoughts below.

‘Arrow’ returns to the CW on January 18th.

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