I thought it was nice little call back to State vs Queen when Ollie squeezed her hand at the end.

No. Just because the show wrote an idiotic speech, does not erase what we have been learning about Oliver from the beginning. Sorry, I'm not buying what they are selling on that one.

For inanimate object? I'm not convinced

Right? She must have just hit him in the exact right spot that could take him down.

You can read the reviews here and see that is had improved dramatically in spite of Cassidy.

What? His essential nature was absolutely changed by the island.

I can see that.

To me that is one of the worst things about Laurel. Felicity has never done anything to warrant Laurel's jealousy. It sure makes Laurel look more petty than I hope she is.

Aww, I loved that myself. He was done with Nadia and his time on the island was with Shannon. So I had no problem with that. I thought it was clear Sayid loved Shannon

But you know what? Even if she doesn't like the script, it's her job to do the very best with it and maybe even elevate the material. Surely, David Ramsey can't be thrilled with the one liner and lack of material he's given. Hell, he doesn't even get lines sometimes and just has to sell the moment with an…

Oh I think Amell could too.

Hmm. I think Ackles can play pretty much any emotion, nuance whatever it may be in whatever way required. I guess I just think Ackles always makes interesting and unexpected choices and in every role I've seen him in he never misses. But I understand your viewpoint. Thanks for answering!

I haven't ignored it, I've addressed it elsewhere here.

She doesn't know his boner either!

IMO, you put all those same lines in the hands of say Willa Holland IMO, you get some good stuff, because she can play pathos and angst and jugdy mcjudgerson pouty face too.

What's the best, in your opinion?

"Mirakuru got you in a dither? Stop by Prescott Pharmaceuticals. We can help!"

"Ackles can't pull off control.
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Can you elaborate what you mean there? Because my interpretation is you are meaning controlled rage and anger and power. And he's done that already with Dean Winchester many times. I'm really curious what you mean by that.

"Oh, le sigh."

No no that's ranking of inanimate objects:
1) Laurel
2) Salmon Ladder
3) Oliver's quiver….