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Ranking Every Season of ARROW
The CW’s Arrow recently ended its eight-season run, in the aftermath of the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. While not the longest-running superhero show, its legacy is still unparalleled. Not only did it increase the cultural impact of Green Arrow and his supporting cast, but it spawned a shared universe that consists of several ongoing shows. This culminated in Crisis on Infinite Earths, which used the Multiverse to connect countless DC shows and movies spanning decades. Now, with Oliver Queen‘s story finished, we wanted to look back at Arrow, season-by-season. Of course, not every season is on the same level of quality; some are good, some are great, some are…
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The Legacy of ARROW – Eight Seasons and a Universe
Arrow started as a show about a guy wanting to atone for his father’s sins. Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) was nothing more than a rich douchebag who only cared about himself. After five years in hell, and eight years as the hero vigilante, the Green Arrow – Oliver became a god and helped usher in a new universe. This is the Legacy of Arrow. Let’s rewind a bit and take a look at what this show was initially. The CW, a Warner Brothers television network, previously had massive success with Smallville. A series that centered around a young Clark Kent and his adventures before he became the Man of Steel,…
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PODCAST: The Emerald Archer – A Look back at Arrow
Here’s a special episode of Mike and John at the Movies! We discuss the series, Arrow, and how much we’re going to miss the series. It’s a fun discussion. Don’t fail your city. Give it a listen. For more podcasts, check out Mike and John at the Movies. We’ll be back with more on the Arrowverse soon.
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Recap: Arrow Season 8
Ollie’s back, and he’s teaching us how to say goodbye, one last time. This final season of Arrow is much shorter (making my job easier), which means we cut out all of the filler. We see Oliver travel with the Monitor preparing for the upcoming Crisis. The stories are tight and act as a fitting conclusion to the series. Each episode is a love letter to the series. We see Oliver, Diggle, and Laurel travel to different Earths and familiar locations throughout the season. We go to Lian Yu, Russia, Earth-2, Hong Kong, and of course, Star City. We have Oliver getting closure with characters like Katana and Anatoly, while…
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ARROW Will End with Season 8 This Fall
The CW launched a new era in 2012 with the premiere of Arrow, a new take on DC’s Green Arrow lore. The show is currently in its seventh season. Along the way, it has spawned an entire “Arrowverse” of other shows – The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow. That’s not counting multiple animated spinoffs and crossover events. But, alas, all good things must come to an end. The CW has confirmed that Arrow will be ending this fall, with its previously announced eighth season. The final season will run for an abbreviated 10 episodes. This is much shorter than the usual 23 episodes per season. Showrunner Beth Schwartz and…
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Recap: ARROW S7 E13 – “Star City Slayer”
Coming off of the stellar milestone episode last week, things get darker in this episode. Oliver is trying to mend his relationship with William, but things don’t seem to be progressing. William is a kid who’s been kidnapped, drugged, and attacked by a mob boss. He’s lived a rough life, and it all started when he met Oliver. The family drama keeps Oliver from suiting up the entire episode. The chemistry between Stephen Amell (Oliver), Emily Bett Rickards (Felicity), and Jack Moore (William) is so strong. It really makes these scenes worth it. While Ollie is dealing with his son, the rest of the gang take on the Star City…
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Recap: ARROW S7 E12 – “Emerald Archer”
If you told me that Arrow’s 150th episode would take inspiration from The Office, I would’ve have thought you were crazy. Yet here we are. Emerald Archer takes a look back at Arrow’s long history. Paying tribute to our favorite hooded vigilante hero. The episode doesn’t start with Stephen Amell’s usual: “previously on Arrow.” Instead, we are treated to the classic Warner Bros. fanfare Follow by a special intro for the episode. Narrated by Kelsey Grammer, we see interviews and clips from people who worked with Team Arrow. Quinton Lance, Thea Queen, Sara Lance, Rory (Ragman), Ricardo Diaz, Cindy Simone, and even Barry Allen are interviewed for the special. Oliver’s legacy…
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CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS Will Be the Arrowverse’s “Biggest and Most Complicated” Crossover Yet
The next Arrowverse crossover will adapt the Crisis on Infinite Earths story arc. As it was such a huge deal in the comics, fans are expecting to have a similar impact on television. Now, we have some new teases on what to expect. The CW president Mark Pedowitz has weighed in on Crisis on Infinite Earths, promising a big event. “It will be the biggest and most complicated [crossover yet].” The comic story saw the deaths of major characters, such as Flash and Supergirl. Will the Arrowverse go the same route? Pedowitz won’t confirm, but he does tease some ominous things for our heroes. “That is the intent, to take…
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The CW Renews All Five DC Shows and RIVERDALE
The CW has announced its early renewals for the 2019-2020 television season. Unsurprisingly, all of the network’s biggest hits – including every single DC show – will be back for new seasons in the fall. Arrow will return for an eighth season. The Flash will be back for a sixth season. Supergirl and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow are heading to their fifth seasons. Black Lightning‘s back for a third season. Riverdale will return for a fourth season. All six of these shows have been among The CW’s biggest successes, so there was little doubt that they’d be renewed. Additionally, this fall will see the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover, which…
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Recap: ARROW S7 E11 – “Past Sins”
After the events of the last episode, Past Sins turns the focus back on Oliver. We see him and Laurel doing some press, giving Star City some insight on the Green Arrow and their new District Attorney. Things seem to be going well, the interview was a hit. Of course, when two vigilantes go public they’re bound to get the attention of a few crazies. All of this is happening while Diggle and Curtis argue over the ethics of restarting the Task Force X program. Putting explosives in people’s head is a drastic measure after all. Diggle and Lyla round up some new recruits for their Suicide Squad. The team includes China…
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