Overview

• Katie Cassidy revealed she was shocked and emotional upon learning her character, Laurel Lance, would be killed off in Season 4 of 'Arrow.'
• She described her initial reaction as a mix of anger and sadness, expressing frustration over feeling she'd been given 'the short end of the stick.'
• Cassidy theorized that 'political' reasons contributed to the decision, though she did not elaborate further.
• Following fan backlash and a reported decline in ratings, Cassidy was invited back to the Arrowverse as Black Siren and later reinstated as a series regular in 'Arrow' Season 6.
• Reflecting on the experience, Cassidy expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return and described the firing as a valuable personal and professional learning experience.