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The writers have stated they don't like writing for her. In an IGN interview on May 13, 2014: So until they actually had her know about Oliver and get her into the story that way she wasn't a character they enjoyed to write for and on the flip side they knew was not enjoyable to watch if they admitted it here. But if you look at their last comment I had the feeling they had every intention of keeping Sara alive for S3 in order to help Laurel grow. But killing her off changed that projection and they are flailing around again. Killing Sara didn't have the expected response they wanted. I think they thought they would be able to get rid of her with only a minor backlash, but have received more and from major critics. Campea comes to mind. Not to mention without Sara, the story is feeling forced in areas which weakens her story more.

Yeah Adelaide Kane, Nina Dobrev, CH, and EBR were in London together (post convention I think)...pics here: Here are some links to tweets: 1) https://twitter.com/EmilyBettFans/status/475409201746153472/photo/1 2) https://twitter.com/NikaStrong/status/475363324277039104/photo/1

She goes on and on about her craft and knowing her craft, yet did not study the origins of the character she would probably be portraying? Or her name-sake is for. Now, the other thing that is irritating to me is that at the Calgary con in the first 5 minutes she says that when she met with Berlanti, Guggenheim, and Kreisberg she "went to town" on why she should be picked. Mentioning her gymnastics and fight training background. So then, how can she say in the same convention she hadn't read the comics. She had to do some background check on the character. I don't see how you audition for a role and not think on what this character might be and how you work on identifying with it, without doing some minor research. Okay, I'm gonna say, she's a liar. To be honest I think she did not say at the Calgary con that she did not do any research, I think she said that the con she went too right after.

I think the EP's said this. But in reality and this is taking in the media frenzy post the finale. It seemed ALL of the media reviewers saw that it was Felicity that brought him out of his darkest hour, not Laurel. That scene between Oliver/Laurel was seen as unmoving, considering that Oliver did not react until Laurel stated that Blood knew about his mother's death. Fine. But everyone, and I mean from media to audience, took note of Felicity stating that she believed in him in the Clocktower. Ultimately, the media even stated that Felicity was his "moral compass." I think what I'm reading is that people are putting much weight into the words of the EP's during a particular episode. While the media, which is actually something that Guggenheim, Berlanti, and Kreisberg watch and read, could not speak enough about the Clocktower scene or the mansion scene. Ultimately, the scene with Oliver/Laurel was lost and critically not given ANY recognition by the media. Actually when that episode aired, people spoke more about the scene between Oliver/Felicity/Diggle in the new lair than about Oliver/Laurel. Honestly, I think the writers and EP's are trying very hard to make Laurel relevant, but she is continuously trumped by not only Felicity's character...but the depth in which EBR goes in her scenes and delivery. For instance, when the EP's were staying that the scene between Laurel and Oliver in the early mid-season episodes, were a blimp...no one talked about them. But people spoke about Felicity/Oliver/Barry Allen and they spoke about the Felicity scenes in the Time of Death episode. Ultimately, people hinted heavily that EBR is amazing at doing drama and comedy. As I said, this is to see where Laurel fits and what works, and every time they try something they hit a wall.

Most definitely. It wasn't just EBR and CH doing the promotions...Nina Dobrev was with them for TVD, the leading and arguably the most popular actress on the CW. Added to that was Adelaide Kane, the main actress for Reign. In my eyes, they sent EBR as their leading lady with the other two leading ladies of the CW. Adelaide Kane is arguably the second most popular leading lady actress on the CW. I seriously feel, that if EBR was placed as leading lady, she would be the most competition Nina Dobrev has seen in a while. Interesting, because from KC's responses at cons, it seems like she doesn't have a clue what is going on with Laurel. Mainly, because she is hanging on the jacket exchange in the finale. And regurgitating things she said about Laurel from back in December and during the summer.