Felicity - A Detailed Overview

About Felicity

Felicity is a popular American drama series premiered in 1998. The plot revolves around the transformational journey of Felicity Porter, a girl who, on an impulse, follows her long-time crush to college in New York City. Through her journey of self-discovery, love, heartbreak, and friendship, the series brilliantly portrays the challenges a young person faces in a new city.

Making / Production

Created by J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves, the show was produced by Touchstone Television and Imagine Television. The show encapsulates the spirit of youth, love, dreams, and growing up with its rich storytelling and compelling character portrayal.

Actors

• Keri Russell as Felicity Porter: Portrayed a naive young woman who embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
• Scott Speedman as Ben Covington: Played the role of Felicity's crush who becomes a significant part of her life in New York.
• Amy Jo Johnson as Julie Emrick: Personifying her character as Felicity's close friend.
• Scott Foley as Noel Crane: Depicted the Resident Advisor who nurtures a special bond with Felicity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is often credited for its reality-based scripting and nuanced characterization.
• Keri Russell, who played Felicity, was famously made to cut her curly locks in one of the storylines, which caused much uproar among fans.

Awards

The series and its cast have been nominated for various awards over the years. Keri Russell, bagged a Golden Globe in 1999 for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama for her role as Felicity Porter.

Quotes

• Felicity Porter: "It's really true what they say, that the most important moments of your life don't scream, they whisper."
• Ben Covington: "Things seldom turn out the way we planned."

Music, Soundtrack

• "New Version of You" - Performed by J.J. Abrams
• "Felicity Theme" - Performed by Judith Owen
• "Puddle of Grace" - Performed by Amy Jo Johnson