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This article contains spoilers forArrowseason 4 so far (up to episode 9,Dark Waters).

Since its very first episode,Arrowhas played around with its timeline.

Season 4 introduced a new idea, as well what if the show could jumpforwardin time too?

In the season 4 premiere, we saw Ollie in a graveyard six months later.

Grant Gustins Barry Allen shows up and apologizes for missing the funeral.

Its his responsibility, he says, to end it.

But who is the dead individual who has emotionally affected the usually-steely Oliver to such a degree?

The love of Ollies life has been shot, and looks to be bleeding out when the credits roll.

There is, indeed, every chance that this could be genuine.

Emily Bett Rickards performance as Felicity has been the light-hearted anchor keeping the shows moodiness in check for years.

Without her, the show could descend into pure misery.

Rickards is also immensely popular with fans; so killing her off would surely incur some backlash.

I could be wrong, but I dont think its Felicity in the grave.

Wouldnt Ollie bemoreupset if she were dead?

Or wouldnt Barry employ his time traveling abilities to save her?

Perhaps it could be the other founding member of Team Arrow who ends up six feet under.

And once the story of Andrew is sorted, he may begin seeming a little surplus to requirements.

This universe is full of superheroes now do we still need a bodyguard with a gun?

Arguably, we do.

Without him, perhaps the wackiness of magic and superpowers would begin seeming more silly.

Still, itd be a smaller risk for the creative team than killing off the romantic lead.

Their relationship is definitely leading to something, but it doesnt have to be death.

Theres also the fact that the idea of Laurel and Ollie ever being couple has seemingly been ditched entirely.

With that plotline out of the way, Laurel is become a bit more disposable to the show.

Interestingly, in the case of Sara, this him could be someone other than Darhk.

Its worth remembering that Oliver never explicitly states in the grave scene that its Darhk he wants to kill.

Perhaps this ones a bit of a curveball, but it does still seem possible.

Another contender for that ambiguous hole in the ground is Quentin Lance.

This year, Quentin has been on the inside of Darhks shady operation.

Oliver finally found out about his son, William, before opting twice not to tell Felicity about him.

Clearly, this strand is building to something.

If Samantha was the one to die, the entire status quo ofArrowcould change for season 5.

Within that personal juggling act, there could be loads of great stories.

There are a lot of pieces to move around, then, but its far from impossible.

At the moment, only Oliver and Barry know about William.

With thanks to Caroline Preece.

Arrow season 4 returns to The CW on the 20th of January.