'Arrow' 5×23 Review: 'Lian Yu'

Let’s take a look at this week’s DCTV season finale recap: Supergirl, breaks Kara’s heart (and ours) by sending Mon-El away. The Flash, sends Barry away. Arrow, leaves the fates of the entire core cast minus Oliver Queen up in…

'Arrow' 5×22 Roundtable: 'Missing'

Arrow has proven that it’s capable of redemption, which has been the case with these last several episodes of season 5, which has felt like the season 5 we were promised. Arrow‘s penultimate episode touched on all of the things…

'Arrow' 5×23 Extended Trailer Previews Epic Season Finale

Just when you thought the wait for Arrow‘s season finale couldn’t get any longer. The CW has released an extended trailer for the final hour of season 5, which features a ton of new footage from the finale (“Lian Yu”),…

'Arrow' 5×22 Review: 'Missing'

After watching Arrow’s penultimate episode, I feel like I’ve been through a war. An emotional assault that felt so intense yet so good. There was a point where I had to remind myself to breathe because it was so intense.…

'Arrow' 5×21 Roundtable: 'Honor Thy Fathers'

Arrow continues to deliver in its revival tour that progressed with “Honor Thy Fathers,” which took a look at the similarities and differences between Oliver Queen and Adrian Chase. It was an episode where Oliver got some real character growth,…

'Arrow' 5×21 Review: 'Honor Thy Fathers'

From the very beginning, Oliver Queen’s journey to becoming the Green Arrow has been rooted in his father’s insistence that he correct his wrongs and make a better future for the city he tainted. It’s a tall order for anyone…

'Arrow' 5×20 Roundtable: 'Underneath'

There wasn’t an episode of Arrow more anticipated this season than “Underneath,” which focused on matters of trust between Olicity and Dyla. It was an episode that was incredibly hyped. And it was an episode that did not disappoint. Our…

'Arrow' 5×20 Review: 'Underneath'

Arrow can be smart. Don’t let them fool you otherwise. While Arrow has acted the opposite of smart for the majority of its fifth season, it’s shown that it is capable of delivering on the aspects that work. This season…

'Arrow' 5×19 Roundtable: 'Dangerous Liaisons'

Last Wednesday’s episode of Arrow served as the prologue for this Wednesday’s episode. But it was “Dangerous Liaisons” that reminded us that Arrow can be great when it remembers to focus on what makes it great. Our Fangirlish writers Alyssa,…

‘Arrow’ 5×19 Review: ‘Dangerous Liaisons’

When you’ve been missing something for so long and it finally comes back to you, you experience it as this vast, emotional tidal wave that is as welcoming as it is shocking. You didn’t necessarily expect to find it. But…

Arrow Promotes Rick Gonzalez & Juliana Harkavy to Series Regulars for Season 6

Arrow introduced several new characters this season, and we’ll be seeing a lot more of two of the newbies come season 6. Rick Gonzalez (Rene Ramirez aka Wild Dog) and Juliana Harkavy (Dinah Drake aka the new Black Canary) have…

Things Get 'Intense' With Oliver & Felicity in Arrow 5×20 Synopsis

This is the episode Olicity fans have been waiting for. And we finally have a synopsis. Only, this isn’t telling us what we don’t already know. In the newly released synopsis for Arrow‘s 20th episode of season 5, titled “Underneath,”…

Arrow 5×18 Roundtable: 'Disbanded'

The most recent episode of Arrow was quite satisfying as it delivered an episode that reminded us of the Arrow we’ve been missing in “Disbanded.” Our Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Nora, Sarah, and Charles are breaking down the latest episode…

Manu Bennett Returning for Arrow Season 5 Finale

As Oliver Queen’s final showdown against Prometheus approaches, he’ll be forced to team up with unexpected faces that he considers foes. “The alliances are going to be very surprising,” executive producer Wendy Mericle told EW.com. “You’re not going to believe…

Arrow: Olicity-Centric Episode to Examine State of Their Relationship

Following Oliver and Felicity’s breakup last season, Arrow has failed to explain or explore the reason behind that infamous breakup or the state of their relationship at any point in season 5. Well, it only took 28 episodes, but it…

Arrow 5×18 Review: 'Disbanded'

I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Arrow hasn’t been great this season. It hasn’t even been good. For the longest time it felt like it was a lost puppy trying to find its way home. And it finally has. Following…

Arrow 5×17 Roundtable: ‘Kapiushon’

Last Wednesday’s Arrow might’ve been heavy on the past with a slew of flashbacks, but it was all about the present and the future in “Kapiushon.” Our Fangirlish writers Alyssa, Lizzie, Nora, and Sarah are breaking down this week’s Arrow, which has…

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…

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.…

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…

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…