Katie Cassidy Reflects on 'Arrow' Firing and Return as Black Siren

The actress shared new details about her emotional reaction to being written off the show and her gratitude for the lessons learned and fan support that led to her comeback.

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.