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'Arrow' 4×15 Roundtable: Discussing 'Taken'

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of Arrow and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 4×15 of…

‘Supergirl’ 1×14 Roundtable: ‘Truth, Justice, and the American Way’

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of Supergirl and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 13 of…

'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' 1×06 Review: 'Star City 2046'

When it comes down to it, Legends of Tomorrow is a show comprised of characters that hail from Arrow and The Flash. Those shows are what made this show possible, and it’s why the show already has had such a…

'Arrow': Why Oliver and Felicity Taking a Break Needs to Happen

From the start, Oliver and Felicity’s relationship on Arrow is one that has existed on a strong foundation of trust. It’s the hallmark of their relationship, and it’s made them the people and the couple they are at this point…

'Arrow' 4×15 Review: 'Taken' [AKA Everything Hurts]

What is it about the 15th episodes of Arrow each season that leave a sour taste in my mouth? Beginning with season two, I feel like we go into the 15th episode expecting the worst and feeling even worse by…

‘Supergirl&’1×14 Review: “Truth, Justice and the American Way”

Supergirl continues to push Kara to important moral places where she’s forced to learn lessons about what it takes to be a hero. In “Truth, Justice, and the American Way,” Kara was pushed to her moral breaking point as she…

'Legends of Tomorrow' 1×05 Roundtable: 'Fail-Safe'

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down…

'Arrow' Stars Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards Praise Genuineness of Olicity

There’s no denying that Arrow thrives off the pairing of Oliver and Felicity and the sensational chemistry between leads Stephen Amell and Emily Bett Rickards. But no matter how much we’d like to turn away and pretend the drama that…

'The Flash' 2×15 Review: 'King Shark'

The Flash managed to bring forth several of my favorite elements of the show, including heart, Arrow crossovers, and a post-credits scene that was a game changer in every sense of the word. While I’ve been critical of The Flash…

‘Arrow’ 4×14 Roundtable: Discussing ‘Code of Silence’

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of Arrow and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 4×14 of…

‘The Flash’ 2×14 Roundtables: ‘Escape from Earth-2’

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of The Flash and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 14…

Why Felicity Smoak is a True Hero of ‘Arrow’

When it comes to superhero shows on television we’re often presented with a look at either a super-powered or super-skilled hero that rises above all odds and becomes a public figure for his or her city. These shows are named…

'Arrow' 4×14 Recap: 'Code of Silence'

Arrow and I have a love-hate relationship. Most of the time it’s love where the show is clicking on all cylinders, but sometimes — especially in the middle of a season — it’s hate where there’s a storyline that just…

‘The Flash’ 2×14 Recap: “Escape from Earth-2”

With last week’s foray into the world of Earth-2, The Flash delivered one of its best episodes of the season as we were introduced to the fun and danger of this alternate world that brought about familiar faces in unfamiliar…

‘Arrow’ 4×13 Roundtable: Discussing ‘Sins of the Father’

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of Arrow and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 4×13 of…

‘Supergirl’ 1×13 Roundtable: Discussing ‘For the Girl Who Has Everything’

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of Supergirl and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 13 of…

‘Legends of Tomorrow’ 1×04 Recap: ‘White Knights’

After a solid yet much-to-be-desired first two episodes, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has kicked into gear following last week’s episode and continuing this week with an episode that tested our group of Legends both as a team and against Vandal…

‘Arrow’: 27 Olicity Quotes That Make Us Swoon

With Valentine’s Day forthcoming, we’ve been having some serious Oliver and Felicity feels as we marvel about how lucky we truly are to have this glorious ship in our lives. There have been a lot of iconic lines uttered by…

‘Arrow’ 4×13 Recap: ‘Sins of the Father’

In an episode with a title like “Sins of the Father,” you knew the daddy issues were coming to light as Felicity dealt with her father’s reemergence in her life and as Thea’s life hung in the balance of her…

‘Supergirl’ 1×13 Recap: ‘For the Girl Who Has Everything’

What if you could live in your perfect reality? Where you could have the life you always dreamed; a life that perhaps was taken from you or just out of reach? Would you choose to get lost in that dream…

'Arrow' 4×12 Roundtable: Discussing 'Unchained'

Every week, Fangirlish writers will be discussing new episodes of Arrow and sharing their thoughts, feelings, and speculation about the hour’s hot topics in a little something we like to call Fangirlish Roundtables. Today, we’re breaking down episode 4×12 of…