Arrow

Arrow is an American superhero television series based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow.

Arrow is an American superhero television series based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow. It aired for eight seasons from 2012 to 2020 on The CW and served as the first series in the Arrowverse continuity. The series follows Oliver Queen, who becomes the vigilante Green Arrow after surviving years on a remote island, and stars Stephen Amell in the lead role.

Premise

Arrow centres on Oliver Queen, a billionaire who returns to Starling City after being presumed dead and begins fighting crime as a vigilante. The series adapts the DC Comics character Green Arrow and focuses on his efforts to protect his city.

Production and broadcast

The series was developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg for The CW. It premiered on October 10, 2012, and concluded on January 28, 2020, after eight seasons and 170 episodes.

Arrowverse connection

Arrow launched the Arrowverse, a shared television continuity that includes series such as The Flash. The show crossed over with other DC television programs during its run.

Reception and legacy

Arrow is widely credited with helping establish the modern wave of DC superhero television on The CW. Its success led to multiple spin-offs and related crossover events.