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…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×06 Review: ‘Iron Sisters’
I didn’t have high expectations for Iron Sisters, the sixth episode of Shadowhunters season 2. But as I’ve learned over my one year of watching and writing about this show, the lower my expectations, the better the show is probably…
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…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×05 Review: ‘Dust and Shadows’
Shadowhunters is at its best when it focuses on its characters, and Dust and Shadows demonstrated that. The character moments were amazing: Jace and Clary’s chemistry continues to be amazing, Alec just about stole every scene he was in, and…
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…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×04 Review: ‘Day of Wrath’
I went into episode four, Day of Wrath, with more hope than I’ve had about Shadowhunters in a very long time. This was the first episode with the new show-runners, who I’d heard pretty good things about. I wasn’t expecting…
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…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×03 Review: ‘Parabatai Lost’
Remember episode three of the first season? I’m not trying to bring up bad memories, I promise. I know nobody could ever forget the total shitshow that was 1×03, or the controversy and drama that arose from it. The point…
‘Shadowhunters’ 2×02 Review: ‘A Door Into the Dark’
Is it too early to say I’m optimistic? It’s no secret that I was not a big fan of Shadowhunters season 1, aside from a select few storylines. And though the season two premiere showed a lot of promise, that…
