Arrow 5×11 Roundtable: 'Second Chances'

Arrow set its sights on its new Black Canary in its episode titled “Second Chances,” which reminded us that everyone is capable of redemption and starting over with Team Arrow. Our Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Lyra, Nora, and Sarah are…

Arrow 5×11 Review: 'Second Chances'

Arrow’s prevailing theme in its episode titled “Second Chances” was all about giving people another chance to redeem themselves where they’ve gone wrong. I mean as far as hitting episodic themes and proverbial themes on the head, this episode definitely…

Arrow 5×10 Roundtable: 'Who Are You?'

After a month hiatus that left fans grappling with the implications of Arrow‘s mid-season finale, Arrow returned with a winter premiere that showed progress and felt promising. We finally got some closure on Laurel’s “return,” which wasn’t even a return…

Arrow 5×10 Review: 'Who Are You?'

There was a defining moment in Arrow’s mid-season premiere where Felicity was having a conversation with Black Siren about how Oliver was trying to save her. Because he couldn’t save their Laurel. How this was his chance for redemption. And…

Arrow: How Olicity Has Defied Comic Canon

When it comes to comic book adaptations on the small screen, there’s a level of freedom that’s granted the writers and producers of the series to take the classic hero and their story in a fresh direction. This direction isn’t…

Our Holiday Wish List for the Characters of Arrow

      It’s no secret that the characters of Arrow have had a pretty rough year, particularly a rough season. But with the holiday season upon is, it’s time to share in the love and joy of the season.…

Arrow 5×09 Review: Unintended Consequences

Arrow writers, You have failed this audience. This season of Arrow has been disappointing and agitating to say the least. But silly me to have some hope heading into the mid-season finale that perhaps would jumpstart a better second half.…

Arrow 5×08 Review: What Could’ve Been and What Was Meant to Be

Reaching the 100th episode of a television show is quite a milestone. It’s something that both fans and those involved in making the show should be quite proud of. It’s hard to believe that Arrow has already hit that mark.…

Arrow 5×07 Roundtable: The Season So Far

This season of Arrow has been a whirlwind to say the least. A whirlwind as in a horrific storm that has terrorized our television experience or a terrible alien-induced nightmare that reigns supreme. Kind of like what awaits Oliver Queen…

Arrow 5×07 Review: Countless Steps Back

You know the saying, “One step forward and two steps back?” I mean, how could I forget now that Arrow has shoved this useless reporter in my face and has her doling out advice. Cause that’s believable. Anyway, Arrow season…

Arrow 5×06 Roundtable: 'So It Begins'

A new season of Arrow means a new season of roundtables where Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Nora and Sarah discuss the hot topics from every Arrow episode. In Arrow‘s sixth episode of season 5, Prometheus finally made his presence known…

Arrow 5×06 Review: The Flaw in Reinventing the Past

Following last season where the mystical reigned supreme, Arrow has been obsessed with going “back to basics,” which we assumed meant returning to its roots — the real roots. The core group of characters, balancing heart, plot, and action, and…

Arrow Isn't Arrow: Our Writers Weigh In

A new season of Arrow means a new season of roundtables where Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Lyra, Nora and Sarah discuss the hot topics from every Arrow episode. Following Arrow‘s fifth episode, “Human Target,” our writers had a lot to…

Arrow 5×05 Review: This Isn't Arrow

Arrow isn’t Arrow. Not anymore. It pains me to say it, but it’s the truth. This fifth season, which should be one to celebrate given its upcoming 100th episode, has been nothing but a complete reinvention of a show that…

Arrow 5×04 Roundtable: 'Penance'

A new season of Arrow means a new season of roundtables where Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Lyra, and Nora discuss the hot topics from every Arrow episode. In Arrow’s fourth episode of season 5, Oliver and Lyla set off on…

Arrow 5×04 Review: Accepting Guilt is Easy, Forgiveness is Harder

When it comes to the crushing weight of guilt, our favorite Arrow characters are no strangers to it. In five years, we’ve witnessed not only Oliver Queen but John Diggle, Felicity Smoak, Thea Queen, and more be confronted with impossible…

Arrow 5×03 Roundtable: Discussing 'A Matter of Trust'

A new season of Arrow means a new season of roundtables where Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, and Nora discuss the hot topics from every Arrow episode. In Arrow’s third episode of season 5, Cody Rhodes made a guest appearance as…

Arrow 5×03 Review: Trust Your Team

Trust is the key fundamental in any successful relationship. Without trust, what do you have? What can you accomplish? What is at stake? In “A Matter of Trust,” Oliver Queen had to confront this issue of trust in terms of…

Arrow 5×02 Roundtable: Discussing 'The Recruits'

A new season of Arrow means a new season of roundtables where Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Lyra, Nora and Sarah discuss the hot topics from every Arrow episode. In Arrow’s second episode of season 5, Oliver welcomed three new recruits…

Arrow 5×02 Review: Oliver Can't Do This Alone

When it comes to Oliver Queen we all know that he’s not one who’s actively in touch with his emotions. He’ll do anything and everything to obscure them when he feels like they’re compromising him. And he can’t help it,…

Arrow 5×01 Roundtable: Discussing ‘Legacy’

A new season of Arrow means a new season of roundtables where Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Lyra, Nora, and Sarah discuss the hot topics from every Arrow episode. In the season five premiere of Arrow, the series went back to…