Further crossovers occurred with " Crisis on Earth-X" in 2017, [240] " Elseworlds" in 2018, [241] and " Crisis on Infinite Earths" in-between 2019 and 2020. The next month, it was reported that a spin-off series, which is described as a superhero team-up show, was in discussion by The CW for a possible 2015–16 midseason release. His character dies in season one's finale but Donnell reprises his role as hallucinations and flashbacks in subsequent seasons and also portrays his Earth-X doppelganger Prometheus and a posthumous impersonation by Human Target in season six. Second Chances', 'Bratva', 'Spectre of the Gun', 'The Sin-Eater', 'Fighting Fire With Fire', 'Checkmate', 'Kapiushon', 'Disbanded', 'Dangerous Liaisons', 'Underneath', 'Honor Thy Fathers', 'Missing' and 'Lian Yu'. However Season 8 leads to Crisis on Infinite Earths a TV crossover which pays homage to not only all of Arrow but the last few decades of DC TV.

Joseph David-Jones as an adult Connor Hawke (season 8; recurring: season 7), Ben Turner's biological son, Diggle's adopted son and an agent of Knightwatch in the flash-forwards set in the 2040s. Although Oliver Queen / Green Arrow had been featured in the television series Smallville from 2006 to 2011, also on The CW, the producers decided to start clean and find a new actor to portray the character.John Barrowman as Malcolm Merlyn / Dark Archer (seasons 3–4; recurring: seasons 1–2; guest: seasons 5–8), [55] a wealthy businessman who is the father of Tommy and Thea. The season also features flashbacks to Oliver's first year on the island, and his struggle to survive, alongside both new allies, including Slade Wilson, and foes.

Arrow is like the grandfather of all CW superhero series that came after - The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, etc. The writing is adult and witty, the action is exciting, and Amell holds the center with well-cultivated ease. Arrow has generated other media and spin-offs, including digital comic books and Internet-based mini-episodes with characters from the series. Season 2 episodes are: 'City of Heroes', 'Identity', 'Broken Dolls', 'Crucible', 'League of Assassins', 'Keep Your Enemies Closer', 'State Vs Queen', 'The Scientist', 'Three Ghosts', 'Blast Radius', 'Blind Spot', 'Tremors', 'Heir to the Demon', 'Time of Death', 'The Promise', 'Suicide Squad', 'Birds of Prey', 'Deathstroke', 'The Man Under the Hood', 'Seeing Red', 'City of Blood', 'Streets of Fire' and 'Unthinkable'.The season finale was described as "dull", "lacking scope", and "underwhelming" by IGN's Jesse Schedeen in light of the "high standard" the show had previously established for its finales. The series, which features product placement for products of its sponsor, Bose, was shot on location in Vancouver, similar to the main show. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Neely created a score that combined electronic and orchestral cues, varying between action themes and romantic ones. LaMonica Garrett as Mar Novu / The Monitor (season 8; guest: season 7), a multiversal being testing different Earths in the multiverse in preparation for an impending " crisis".

Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Lesley Goldberg of The Hollywood Reporter noted the presence of the character Thea "Speedy" Queen as one of the larger departures from the comics in the series, as well as the character's early willingness to kill.

Before long his alter-ego's vigilante ways attract the attention of Detective Quentin Lance (Paul Blackthorne), whose daughter is Oliver's ex-girlfriend and lawyer Laurel (Katie Cassidy). Arrow is the show that started it all for the CW and the Arrowverse and through all the good (The Flash) to bad (Black Lightning) shows that followed, Arrow is still the best of them.

With its gripping storyline, action-packed episodes, character depth, stunning Blu-ray visuals, and collector's appeal, it's a must-have for any DC enthusiast seeking the ultimate Green Arrow experience.Arrow has received generally positive reviews from critics, and has earned multiple awards and nominations. Amell was one of the first actors to audition for the role, and Kreisberg felt that he "hit the target from the outset" and "everyone else just paled in comparison".