‘Arrow’ Season 4 Rumors: After Death of Black Canary, Will Felicity Smoak Rejoin The Team?

By Carlo Monzon
Emily Bett Rickards
Emily Bett Rickards at the 2013 Comic-Con Wikimedia Commons/Thibault

The latest episode of "Arrow" bid farewell to Black Canary, a major character in the series and a member of the titular hero's team. But, in the upcoming episode, rumors suggest that Felicity Smoak, played by Emily Bett Rickards, might fill the spot on the team left by Laurel Lance.

Fans of the series know Smoak as an I.T. expert who served as the tech provider and consulter for Stephen Amell's Oliver Queen. As the show progressed, these two became a couple and she even became part of the Green Arrow's team as Overwatch after she was paralyzed from the waist down.

But then, shortly after being able to walk again, Smoak decided to breakup with Queen and leave the team.

However, given the events of the latest episode from season 4, it seems Queen and his gang need all the help they could need after the death of Black Canary. And, as teased by creators of the show, there is a possibility that Smoak might reunite with the team or Queen.

According to Marc Guggenheim, the executive producer of the show, this will be revealed in the upcoming episode "Canary Cry."

"She's broken up with Oliver and she's also broken up with the team essentially," he told TV Line. "And in episode 19, we'll see the undoing on one of those events."

Based on Guggenheim's statements, the options for what could happen to Smoak has already been narrowed down. She can either return to the team or rekindle her relationship with the show's protagonist.

But, as maintained by showrunner Wendy Mericle, this does not automatically mean that one scenario will eventually lead to the other happening on the show.

"One does not mean the other is going to happen," she said, "She could come back to the team and that does not mean that she's back together with Oliver."

Still, whatever happens, fans will surely be happy to see Smoak having a stronger role again in the show. But for now, viewers will have to wait for "Canary Cry" to premiere, which will be on April 27, to finally see what's in store for the character.

  • [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

    Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor

  • Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

    A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.

  • Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

    Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.

  • North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress

    As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo