The Appeal of Grounded Superheroes on Television

Television has flourished during the height of the superhero genre that has brought a variety of different superheroes to life for a vast audience that has embraced their stories. Whether it’s the traditional superpowered heroes like The Flash or Supergirl…

'Arrow' 4×16 Review: 'Broken Hearts'

When it comes to inflicting emotional pain on its audience, no one manages to do that quite as well as the Arrow writers who took their episode title at its literal terms. So on behalf of the Olicity fandom, Arrow…

Why Black Canary Can Certainly Die on ‘Arrow’

When it comes to season-long mysteries, no one has done it quite like Arrow this season with a grave mystery that has kept viewers intrigued and involved since the season four premiere back in October. That’s what happens when you…

'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…

'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…

'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…

‘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…

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…

‘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…

‘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…

'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…

'Arrow' 4×12 Recap: 'Unchained'

In case you haven’t been paying attention lately, Arrow has been on a remarkable streak of episodes that is reminiscent of its sensational run in season two equipped with as much heart-stopping action as actual heart with the relationships that…

When Is ‘Arrow’ Finally Going to Get the Credit It Deserves?

When you stop and take a look around at all of the glorious comic book shows that fill our televisions every week it’s hard to believe there was a time four years ago when there was just one superhero show…

‘Arrow’ 4×11 Roundtable: Discussing ‘A.W.O.L.’

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 4×11 of…

'Arrow': The Many Faces of Olicity

A look can say a thousand words. In four seasons of Arrow we’ve seen Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak convey a variety of emotions through their eyes and expressions. In a way they have their own silent language that no…

'Arrow' 4×11 Recap: 'A.W.O.L.'

While Arrow might be a superhero show make no mistake that the show’s true superpower rests with the characters that have defined this show over the course of its four seasons. And in Wednesday’s episode, two of the fandom’s favorites…

'Arrow' 4×10 Roundtable: Discussing 'Blood Debts'

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 10 of…

‘Arrow’ 4×10 Review: Darkness vs. Light

Since Arrow‘s inception this show has been about Oliver Queen’s story of redemption as he braved the darkness that we found him with in the series’ first episode to become a hero that lives in the light in present day…