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

'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…