Why I hope Tommy Merlyn is NOT Prometheus
Many blogs posts state that Tommy Merlyn is Prometheus. They have some plausible reasons for the suggestion. In summary: Tommy Merlyn was a huge part of season 1, and the showrunners say this season goes back to season 1, and if I remember correctly would be an original character from season 1. Malcolm could easily have put Tommy in the Lazarus pit. He could have seen the terrible results of doing so, because those who go in come out completely different. He was adamant about not wanting Thea put in the pit. Was it because of what it did to Tommy? Malcolm could easily have satisfied Tommy's blood lust, as he tried to do for Thea. Tommy would have a reason to come back to Starling City, when he found out that Laurel had been killed, and he believes Oliver killed Laurel, hence he wants revenge. Tommy knew about the book of names Robert gave Oliver and Felicity and Diggle being an important part of Oliver's life. ...