'Arrow' season 4 spoilers, plot update: Is Felicity really dead?

"Arrow" season 4 will return on Jan. 20. Arrow/Official Facebook Page

The winter finale for "Arrow" season 4 titled "Dark Waters" ended with a shock, with many fans worrying over Felicity's fate. But the season is only just beginning and there's a lot more action in store for viewers when "Arrow" returns with the rest of its season 4 episodes.

A promotional video released for the next episode (season 4 episode 10) shows interlocking scenes of Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) being rushed to the hospital and Oliver (Stephen Amell) standing over a grave--the same one in the flash forward--as he is heard in a voiceover saying, "Now I know it's not my fault. It's my responsibility to end it. I'm gonna kill 'em."

The nature of the footage has given fans a reason to worry, especially since the Oliver-Felicity pairing is a crowd favourite. But the series is reportedly known for its misleading promo videos, which offers some sort of relief or comfort for viewers.

So if Felicity doesn't turn out to be dead, then who does?

CarterMatt has offered a few guesses, including Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne), Thea Queen (Willa Holland), Donna Smoak (Charlotte Ross), or even a member of Oliver's family residing in Central City.

Speculations have also been made as to what the rest of the season might hold for viewers.

Rumor has it that Oliver and Felicity's relationship could experience a few bumps, and the former's son might be highlighted more. Another assumption is that Roy Harper (Colton Haynes) will make his return to show. And perhaps the most exciting in the DC Universe, a possible crossover with another DC series might see the light of day.

But it seems that fans will have to wait patiently to find out what will happen next on the superhero series.

"Arrow" is based on a DC comic character called "Green Arrow." The show was developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg.

The back half of "Arrow" season 4 will premiere on Jan. 20 on The CW.

News
The first Christmas song to be sung in churches
The first Christmas song to be sung in churches

Every Christmas, people sing the song “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”. Unlike many other songs and carols that include elements of non-biblical tradition and myth, this song is pure Scripture. It was the first Christmas song authorised to be sung in the Church of England. This is the story …

The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914
The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914

On Christmas Eve in 1914, many men were in the trenches fighting the war, but the spirit of Christmas halted the conflict for a brief period. This is the story …

Report highlights injustices experienced by Christians in the Holy Land
Report highlights injustices experienced by Christians in the Holy Land

Jerusalem Church leaders have released a report detailing the struggles and challenges currently faced be Christians living in the Holy Land.

Have you lost the wonder of Christmas?
Have you lost the wonder of Christmas?

For you who have been followers of Jesus Christ for a long time, maybe the pain and suffering of this world and the darkness you have had to live through this past year has gotten you down to the point of complete and utter discouragement. But all is not lost.