We Found Ourselves In Eachother

The best thing for me? How Andrew Garfield got a chance to redeem his character, a proper way to say goodbye, an ending that will make him proud and happy instead of sad and disappointed.

Felicity delivered this powerful monologue to William — who found out about Oliver’s lie — about heroism and dealing with violence and risk. The fight was told from Felicity’s perspective, which is something the show has never done before. Usually, we just see Felicity providing tactical support, but here we come to understand how she feels having to watch the love of her life risk his life every night and what she’s learned from it. What makes this lyrical sequence work is that Emily Bett Rickards keeps a tight control on her delivery, making sure the speech never becomes maudlin. Furthermore, this moment is built on six seasons worth of history and that’s conveyed in the writing and Rickards’ excellent performance. You understand that this is what she’s learned over the past six years, and now she’s embracing her inner parent and sharing it William.