Ep 12. The Slump (2)

Felicity season 2 episode 12, titled "The Slump (2)," continues the storyline from the previous episode where the main character Felicity is dealing with a creative writing slump. She has lost confidence in her abilities and doubts her future as a writer. This episode explores the consequences of her slump both academically and personally.

Felicity's creative writing professor, Dr. McGrath, is concerned about Felicity's work and confronts her about it. He encourages Felicity to find her own unique voice in writing and to not compare herself to others. Felicity is struggling to take her professor's advice as she can't seem to get past her own insecurities.

As Felicity continues to struggle, she starts to feel the pressure of the academic responsibilities mounting up. Her friends and family are worried about Felicity's emotional state, especially her resident advisor Noel. Noel offers to help Felicity in any way possible by introducing her to a new writing circle, but Felicity is hesitant and unsure what to do.

Meanwhile, Felicity's love life is also taking a hit as she faces another conflict with her ex-boyfriend Ben. Their complicated relationship continues to be a source of stress for Felicity as she is unsure about their future.

The episode also explores the relationships between other characters. Julie, Felicity's roommate, is feeling insecure in her new relationship with Sean and tries to reach out to Felicity for advice. Elena, Felicity's friend, is trying to deal with her own relationship issues as she starts to have feelings for a guy named Tracy who is currently dating someone else.

As Felicity's slump continues, she starts to realize that comparing herself to others and worrying about the future is not helping her at all. She finally decides to take her professor's advice and writes a personal essay about her own struggles. Her essay is well-received by her writing class, and Felicity finally feels like she has found her voice.

The episode ends with Felicity feeling more confident in herself and beginning to work on her writing again. She also makes a decision about her relationship with Ben, which leaves her open to new possibilities in her love life.

Overall, "The Slump (2)" is an emotional and relatable episode that explores the struggles of finding one's own voice and dealing with insecurities. The characters' relationships and personal issues intersect in a realistic and engaging way, making this episode a must-watch for fans of Felicity.