Alyssa Barbieri
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Alyssa is the Managing Editor for Bears Wire. You can reach her at alyssaabarbieri@gmail.com or follow her on Twitter @AlyssaBarbieri

Supergirl 2×17 Review: ‘Distant Sun’

It’s a question we hear often, whether it’s in our daily lives or in a fictional medium. A question that seems all too simple to answer. Because it is. And it isn’t. But at the same time, it’s a concept…

Katie Cassidy Returning to Arrow as Series Regular in Season 6

Katie Cassidy is returning to Arrow. Only not as Laurel Lance. Well, not Laurel Lance of Earth-1. Cassidy will be returning to Arrow as the villainous Black Siren in the final two episodes of this season before continuing on in…

‘Chicago P.D.’ 4×17 Review: “Remember the Devil”

With an episode title like “Remember the Devil,” was there ever any way that this episode was going to end well? The latest episode of Chicago P.D. delivered a thrilling, disturbing case while also managing to break me emotionally as…

Arrow 5×17 Review: ‘Kapiushon’

It feels damn good to say it, for the first time in a long time – Arrow was good. Like really good. Like impressive. Like I’m going to re-watch this episode to dissect even more than I’m about to do.…

Supergirl: Why Karamel is My Favorite Ship on TV Right Now

You don’t choose the ship; the ship chooses you. That’s the motto I live and die by. It’s also the motto that describes my love for Supergirl’s Kara and Mon-El – who have the sweetest ship name in the existence…

Arrow 5×16 Roundtable: 'Checkmate'

Arrow might’ve just begun its path to redemption in “Checkmate,” where Prometheus emerged as a worthy adversary for Oliver, where Felicity got deeper with Helix, and where Oliver was abducted by his foes. Our Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Nora, and…

The Flash: Grant Gustin Teases Barry’s Path to Redemption

It’s no secret that Barry Allen has fallen from his former self this season following his selfishness when it came to Flashpoint and beyond. And it’s no secret that we, along with other fans, have held Barry accountable for his…

Supergirl 2×16 Review: 'Star-Crossed'

Character development. They’re the simplest of words, and yet it’s one of the most difficult things to execute in storytelling. But that’s exactly what Supergirl managed to do in “Star-Crossed,” as it showed tremendous growth for both Kara and Mon-El…

Legends of Tomorrow: Our Legends Will Break a Big Rule

When it comes to dabbling in time travel, there’s always the threat of messing things up. (This is something The Flash‘s Barry Allen knows well.) Now, our Legends of Tomorrow have certainly not managed to leave certain time periods without…

Arrow: Oliver Has a Secret That Will Be Revealed in 'Kapiushon'

This Wednesday’s Arrow (“Kapiushon”) continues to intrigue as we get more teases about what sounds like will be a pivotal episode this season. With Oliver Queen being held by Adrian Chase/Prometheus and Talia al Ghul following the events of the…