19 reasons Felicity Smoak from Arrow is the best partner you can ask for

Felicity Smoke from Arrow | Images via Prime Video
Felicity Smoak from Arrow | Images via Prime Video

Felicity Smoak insinuates herself as the greatest partner beyond a simple romantic relationship because she confirms that power, intelligence, and compassion exceed superpowers in value. Everybody should seek her companionship because she possesses technical strength, inspirational advice, determination, and devotion. The following 19 points demonstrate exactly why she is the ideal partner anyone could wish for.

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19) She proves you don’t need superpowers to be a hero

Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak | Image via Prime Video
Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak | Image via Prime Video

Felicity Smoak shows heroism exists without superpowers with bravery and intellectual capability combined with deep compassion. Felicity steps into combat against Isabel Rochev during Arrow Season 2 Episode 22 leading to the protection of Team Arrow. Despite her paralysis in Season 4, she remains a force of operation by leading the team from the bunker foundation indicating that she maintains great strength. Through her tactical hacking skills and smart response coupled with her steadfast values, Felicity presents herself as heroic even without being a costumed hero.

18) She’s 'adorkable'

Oliver meets Felicity for the first time | Image via Prime Video
Oliver meets Felicity for the first time | Image via Prime Video

The mixture of her fun personality with awkwardness and amiable nerdy qualities makes Felicity Smoak an adorkable character. When Oliver delivers a damaged laptop to her in Arrow Season 1 Episode 3, she talks excessively while making light of technical issues. Her knowledge and awkward but assertive manner create a combination that draws people in with her special charisma and likeability.

17) She’s a survivor

Oliver and Felicity in the Kitchen | Image via Prime Video
Oliver and Felicity in the Kitchen | Image via Prime Video

Through multiple battles, Felicity Smoak has conducted herself with determination, and she pairs with unwavering loyalty to the people she supports. After Damien Darhk paralyzed her with his attack, Felicity chose to overcome her disability through the leadership of Team Arrow from the bunker during Arrow Season 4. In Season 7, she endures extreme solitude and peril to safeguard her daughter. Her strength in dangerous situations shows that she is a great partner.

16) She’s a hopeless romantic (but in a realistic way)

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Felicity with Team Arrow in Season 6 | Image via Prime Video

Felicity functions as the supreme love interest because her loving spirit blends perfectly with her practical approach to life. In Arrow Season 3, she demonstrates her true love for Oliver yet chooses to leave him because he invalidates her through closure thus showing her preference for genuine affection rather than total devotion. During Season 6, she embraces Oliver in his entire imperfect state that demonstrates perfect love requires acceptance of our flaws together.

15) She’s got the best one-liners

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Oliver and Felicity’s Love Moment | Image via Prime Video

Under stressful circumstances, Felicity Smoak uses her charm and witty personality to create needed relief. She is a fun and likable character because of her frequent comebacks, such as "I do need to get out of the lair more." This lightens tense moments creating memorable reactions.

14) Her chemistry with Oliver Queen is unmatched

Felicity in Arrow | Image via Prime Video
Felicity in Arrow | Image via Prime Video

The show builds emotional layers because of Oliver Queen's sincere bond with Felicity Smoak which expresses deep trust and beautiful affection. Oliver confirms their deep bond by using heartfelt statements like "You are my partner, not my employee." This sincere declaration demonstrates their strong emotional connection, mutual respect, and trust.

13) She handles pressure like a boss

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Felicity Training Herself | Image via Prime Video

During demanding situations, Felicity shows her best qualities and specialized technological skills in rescuing people. When darkness threatens the entire city, she exhibits calmness through precise reasoning to penetrate the power network and restore the power supply. Felicity maintains her composure when thousands are put in danger due to a citywide outage.

12) She’s not afraid to show emotion

Felicity patches up Oliver | Image via Prime Video
Felicity patches up Oliver | Image via Prime Video

Felicity Smoak is the best partner because she expresses her emotions, thus establishing authentic emotional relationships. In Arrow, Season 2, Episode 23, she breaks into tears as she speaks her feelings of love to Oliver while they fake a relationship against Slade Wilson. In Season 4, she separates from Oliver after discovering his hidden son while continuing to stand by his side, showing her dedication to honest relationship development.

11) Her pep talks are legendary

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Felicity’s First Date | Image via Prime Video

Through her motivational speeches, Felicity adds spirit and strength that makes her an excellent match. Felicity Smoak's pep talks in Arrow are indeed legendary. One memorable instance is from Season 4, Episode 6 ("Lost Souls"), where she delivers an inspiring speech to Oliver Queen. She said, “You will find a way. You are the Green Arrow. And whether you're in a suit or under a hood, you're someone who always finds a way.”

10) She’s fiercely independent

Felicity at Palmer Tech | Image via Prime Video
Felicity at Palmer Tech | Image via Prime Video

Felicity stands as an outstanding partner who holds her identity during romance because she possesses independence and self-assurance. The Season 4 Episode of Arrow presented Felicity Smoak seizing leadership of Palmer Tech solidifying her capability for independent success. The Season 4 separation of Oliver and Felicity does not make her quit Team Arrow since she remains committed to the team beyond their romance.

9) She’s a natural leader

Felicity creates Helix Dynamics | Image via Prime Video
Felicity creates Helix Dynamics | Image via Prime Video

The collaborative initiatives of Felicity Smoak make her an essential asset for others to work with. Felicity gains leadership of Palmer Tech during Arrow Season 4 by becoming its CEO. In Season 6 Felicity creates Helix Dynamics, which allows her to utilize her technology for assisting other people. She provides strategic and confident leadership to the squad from the bunker where she coordinates field operations so she proves herself as a capable leader even within combat situations.

8) She believes in second chances

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Felicity and Oliver’s Relationship | Image via Prime Video

Felicity proves to be an excellent wife through her extraordinary ability to accept people and trust them despite their faults. During Arrow Season 5 Felicity teaches Oliver that he should put his faith in hiring employees despite knowing about their previous mistakes. During Season 7, she makes efforts to restore their friendship as she has already forgiven Oliver for his past mistakes. Her concept of personal development and redemption enables her to maintain commitment without letting people avoid responsibility for their conduct.

7) Her wardrobe is on point

Felicity in Season 1 | Image via Prime Video
Felicity in Season 1 | Image via Prime Video

Due to her confident and fashionable attitude, Felicity shines as an exceptional partner. Her dressing choices have a professional balance with casual elements no matter whether she works at Palmer Tech or operates from the bunker. The darkened environment of Starling City in Arrow Season 1 lets her unusual glasses and eye-catching outfits make her visible. During Season 6 Felicity combines her stylish fashion sense with personal strength through her perfectly crafted sophisticated look that reflects her character evolution.

6) She can save your life

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Felicity captured by Slade Wilson | Image via Prime Video

Felicity is the ideal partner in saving lives because of her hacking abilities and quick wit. She fools Slade Wilson into thinking she's a vulnerable victim in Arrow Season 2, Episode 23, which allows Oliver to vanquish him. She stops mass destruction by defusing a nuclear missile. She always manages to help and defend the people she cares about, whether in combat or at the keyboard.

5) She’s not afraid to call you out

Emily Bett Rickards | Image via Prime Video
Emily Bett Rickards | Image via Prime Video

Felicity Smoak holds others responsible, making her the ideal partner. She reminds Oliver that he can't battle alone and scolds him for pushing others away in Arrow Season 3. She demonstrates that she won't accept deception in Season 4 by confronting him for lying about his son. She is a trustworthy and indispensable partner because she can help and challenge the people she cares about.

4) Her heart is pure gold

Felicity in Season 2 | Image via Prime Video
Felicity in Season 2 | Image via Prime Video

Felicity is the ideal partner because of her heart and caring nature. She puts her life at risk to comfort a scared young one during Slade's rampage in Arrow Season 2. She believes in Black Siren's redemption and forgives her in Season 6. She never loses her heart in the face of danger, demonstrating that having a heart large enough to care for others is as valuable as having strength.

3) She’s loyal to the core

Felicity in Season 5 | Image via Prime Video
Felicity in Season 5 | Image via Prime Video

Felicity is an excellent partner because of her steadfast loyalty. She wholeheartedly risks her job to assist Oliver in Arrow Season 1. She still supports Team Arrow in Season 5 even after she broke up with him. She is a valued partner and friend because she demonstrates that friendship and love are not merely about fun; they are about riding through the storms.

2) Her sense of humor is great

Felicity in Season 4 | Image via Prime Video
Felicity in Season 4 | Image via Prime Video

Felicity is the ideal companion because her sense of humor brightens even the darkest situation. Her awkward but lovable tech lingo makes Oliver laugh in Arrow Season 1. Her quick wit one-liners in Season 4 defuse the tension. She demonstrates that humor is just as vital as strength in any partnership by finding humor even in difficult times.

1) She’s a tech genius

Tech Genius Felicity | Image via Prime Video
Tech Genius Felicity | Image via Prime Video

Felicity is an essential collaborator because of her intelligence. She hacks into Slade's system in Arrow Season 2, giving Team Arrow a glimmer of hope to survive. She averts a nuclear catastrophe in Season 4 with seconds to spare. She is always the brightest in the room, whether she is decoding encrypted codes or outwitting bad people. She is the ideal partner in love and combat because of her heart and brain.

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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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