Rickards character was first introduced inArrows third episode, Lone Gunmen.
grad/reformed hacker who worked at Queen Consolidated to whom Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) turned to for help.
At the same time, though,Arrowalso established her as a force to be reckoned with.
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Lone Gunmen (Season 1, Episode 3)
Rickards brought something different toArrowfrom her very first scene.
This scene would establish the duos dynamic going forward.
When you rewatch this episode, its no wonder why Oliver and Diggle asked her to join the team.
Time of Death (Season 2, Episode 14)
Arrownever shied away from revealing her Felicitys insecurities.
Of course, he eventually breaks, but not without calling Felicity a bitch.
A bitch with Wi-Fi, she brilliantly counters.
This remains one ofArrows cleverest scenes to date.
Thus, Felicity stepped up and held everyone together back in Star City.
Before you left, the last thing you said to me was that you loved me, says Felicity.
I dont want to be a woman that you love.
Both Rickards and Amell took us on an emotional journey through their relationship that ended with reconciliation and understanding.
We Fall (Season 6, Episode 11)
Two words: Felicitys monologue!
Furthermore, Rickards delivery is perfectly restrained and her performance conveys the years of history.
Thankfully, she didnt, and we all breathed a sigh of relief at the end ofBrothers & Sisters.
Arrowreturns Monday, April 15 at 9 p.m. on The CW.
