Arrow "Bratva" First Look Photos Released

02/06/2017 10:19 pm EST

We're getting our first look at 'Bratva,' Wednesday's episode of Arrow on The CW. In the 15 images released by the network, we see that Detective Lance returns from rehab to assume his role as deputy mayor, as the previously-released synopsis stated.

We also see Susan, as portrayed by guest star Carly Pope, return in an attempt to score an interview with Deputy Mayor Lance about his addiction. In addition to seeing a glimpse of Talia al Ghul, we see Oliver, Dinah, Felicity, and Diggle make their preparations as they head to Russia to meet up with an old friend of Oliver's.

Read the full synopsis and view all of the first-look images in the gallery below.

OLIVER RETURNS TO RUSSIA — A mission takes Oliver (Stephen Amell), Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and team to Russia where they meet up with Oliver's old friend, Anatoly (guest star David Nykl). Meanwhile, fresh out of rehab, Lance (Paul Blackthorne) returns to the mayor's office ready to get back to work.

However, when Susan (guest star Carly Pope) asks for an interview with Lance to discuss his addiction, he balks and it's up to Rene (guest star Rick Gonzalez) to help keep things on track.

Ben Bray directed the episode written by Oscar Balderrama & Emilio Ortega Aldrich.

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Arrow airs Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

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