How is arrow doing in the ratings

Something needs to change. Arrow helped create an identity for The CW at a time when it didn't really have one, and its initial success allowed the network the opportunity to be a risk taker.

The CW took chances on clever, outside-the-box ideas and gave voices to those who had been, or were likely to be, silenced elsewhere. In addition to telenovela Jane the Virgin and musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , the network was also praised for the way the post-apocalyptic drama The , which will end later this year after seven seasons, refused in its early years to hold back in its bleak depiction of human resilience and survival.

The CW made a name for itself by championing shows like these, and allowing different voices to be heard. Now, it's difficult to break through the repetitive noise. But it doesn't have to be that way. The CW, much like it was in , is again at a turning point. Without its Golden Globe-winning comedies to offer it prestige, and without Arrow and soon Supernatural to anchor its lineup, the network is approaching a crossroads.

Peak TV and the rise of streaming services over the last decade have no doubt made things increasingly more difficult for networks like The CW to succeed -- viewers are more selective than ever about what they choose to watch, as they simultaneously feel overwhelmed by the choices and burnt out by the prospect of having to keep up with everything -- but The CW has proven before that it has what it takes to proudly and triumphantly stand out.

As the network bids farewell to Arrow , my hope is that it is now looking for the next Arrow , not in another costumed superhero drama, but in an exciting and fresh series that will usher in a new era and transform, once again, how we look at and perceive The CW and everything it is and can be.

In other words, the network needs to listen to its own tagline and actually dare to defy. Close Ad. Live TV. Overall If you enjoy this show this season of Arrow is enjoyable and still worth watching.

So after 8 years we have finally come to the end of the DC show that started a huge universe of its own Arrow and here is my review for the 8th and final season of the show. The premise of the season sees Oliver Queen have to work with The Monitor in an attempt to stop the upcoming Crisis.

He gives a really emotional and dramatic performance as he struggles with the crisis that is coming and how he plays into it. I have always liked how this character has moved with the times, in a world with aliens and speedsters he acknowledges it and becomes a better character for it. It is also clear to see the development that his character has gone through from the first episode to the last one and it shows a really well crafted and well developed character. Supporting Characters David Ramsay as John Diggle is really the only other character who has been on the show since day one and really he has developed just aswell as Oliver.

There friendship and brotherhood is on full display this season and again seeing how the character's friendship has grown since day one has been a really great watch and it continues here. Katie Cassidy as the Earth 2 version of Laurel Lance has had a good character arc since her introduction in season 5 of the show and it kind of comes full circle here and shows just how much of an interesting character she has become here.

Katherine McNamara playing an older version of Mia Queen is much better this season then she was in Season 7, they do something interesting with her character and seeing her story arc is an interesting watch. But I also feel like certain characters that have been at the forefront of previous seasons are pushed to the side this season, such as Rene Ramirez and Dinah Drake played by Rick Gonzalez and Juliana Harkavy, they get very little to do here as the show focuses on other elements of its story.

Story The story is interesting, I think what this season does well in terms of its story is highlighting the journey that the characters have been on and showing how the past has shaped them into the characters that they are in this final season.

Also most of the characters get satisfying endings, though it is clear that there are future plans for some of these characters in terms of there journeys in this universe. But this shows story feels unbalanced and just very different, the show feels more in line with The Flash and Supergirl in terms of its more science fiction elements and kind of loses the grit rough edge the show previously had.

Also this show lacks a big bad and feels like a big build up to the Crisis, so when that is over the show feels a bit lost in what exactly it wants to do in it's last few episodes even though the finale is pretty satisfying. Script The script here is a mixed bag, the drama really works. I think because of this being the last season it allows the actors and actresses to put more emotion into the story and make you care more about the characters. Though with being a bit grim, it does feel the little bit of charm is missing that has been there in previous seasons and that is a bit of a missed chance.

Style I have always said that Arrow has some of the best action scenes in any TV show or film out there and this continues this season. The combat is fantastic and is filmed brilliantly, it just feels so forceful and gritty and shows just how good the performers and filmmakers are at showing action scenes.

Though this film has a bit of a struggle with its pacing, luckily it is only ten episodes but with the crisis being such an important part it feels like that takes up so much of the focus that it takes away from its own individual story.

Overall Overall, this is an above average final season of Arrow. It struggles in having to focus to much on the crisis crossover, but it still has some good things and as I said finishes this show in an appropriate way for the characters.

If you are a fan of this show it should be seen and I think new fans should get into this show as there are some real highlights during the 8 season run.

Now that Arrow has ended, it seems to me harsh to only see its negative sides past season 3 and by the end of its final episode, I was more than touched by the monument in his honor, the gathering of all his family and friends, Quentin and John's shaking words in memoriam to him, bringing tears to my eyes and making me fondly see parts of these 8 years in my memory. As John said, " This universe is far bigger that any of us could have dared to imagine, even if it is a lot less bright, without him in it We lived with all his adventures, dear to our hearts.

Without him, an era ends. Farewell Green Arrow. I'm not typically a fan of the action hero genre. Its often saccharine and predictable with shallow characterization. Which is why I was genuinely surprised and pleased to find Arrow broke the mould. Arrow follows the action hero formula but its a more mature mix. The key characters are well rounded with strengths and weaknesses found in real people. They face familiar decisions too, that often have no good answers or perfect outcomes.

Its this depth of characterization and the sense of being in a believable, imperfect world, that really sets this series apart from the rest of the action hero crowd. The acting is solid too and the plot development reasonably engaging, helping to bring the series to life. Eight out of ten from me. AudioFileZ 1 March Being late to Arrow my interest was piqued by the mostly favorable blurbs on the usual internet haunts.

Thus, I began with the first episode with high hopes. The idea of an everyman with near superman powers is immediately engaging. The back-story, overall, has promise if somewhat too sensationalized which is forgivable within the realm of comic book heroes come to life. That said, the high points would be the production values, the rich ambiance of the Starling City, the camera ready cast, and the idea of a Bruce Wayne young tycoon heir cum Arrow superhero.

So, after only two installments I'm ready to criticize. There's a wooden quality to the story here as it unfolds. Too predictable and trite? Quite possibly. Does anyone have likable chemistry? The way the writers have immediately alienated the Queen family is trying as it should be all wrapped in the joy where a prodigal son, thought to be dead, is suddenly very much alive.

The intricacies of the in-fighting begins at once. The fight against the cardboard cut-out villains plays out in fast-forward forcing that bit of realism a real life superhero needs to bounce off of. I've read it improves as the series progresses to which I hold out guarded hope.

The idea is for a real-life Robin Hood with elevated heroes is certainly not the problem. The early realization of this veers too far in the less than believable realm however. A less antagonistic real fight for right is what is called for. Plus does anyone believe a hood with some black out around the eyes is unrecognizable? More realism with some believable justice served is the ticket. I'll update this when I get through the entire season if I find something more compelling to warrant it.

Kingslaay 29 March When Arrow first premiered it was very promising. While we have seen the Green Arrow being portrayed before this show had a great actor to pull off Arrow, good story lines, characters and writing. The show was great when the Arrow team consisted of Oliver, Felicity and Diggle who not only worked great together but had excellent chemistry. Felicity and Oliver had romantic tension while Oliver had a brotherly relationship with Diggle.

However this series took a serious nosedive towards the end of season 3. As time went on pretty much every major character in the show knew Oliver's secret. It was interesting when he had to keep it hidden from Laurel, her father and his own family but the added mystery and allure of a vigilante was killed when almost all the characters know who he is.

What made matters worse was the additions to the team such as Roy Harper, Black Canary and his own sister Thea. These were just terrible and did not do the show any favors. Roy Harper was a poor and smaller version of Arrow himself and all Black canary did was screech which was pretty useless. It sadly resembled the Justice league, which at least comprised of great heroes and personas.

Their personas were terrible and lacked personality or development. I stopped watching this because it became unwatchable but I suspect it has hooked some die hard fans for various reasons. This show may do well if you like cheesy, lackluster and empty story lines. This show is sadly a far cry from greats like Smallville or the present Supernatural.

WeAreLive 21 October Like with Smallville and The Flash I have not seen every single episode but on some occasions, I do watch this show but only when there is a crossover or a certain actor in a particular episode. It is an okay show but it is not as interesting or likable as The Flash or Smallville. Bob 11 October In a world where government officials routinely authorize torture and mass murder and white collar criminals destroy lies for greed, why should I give a whit that the latest "superhero" is not some "save the bad guys for justice" Boy Scout?

Updated on August 12th, by Kevin Pantoja: The entire success of the Arrowverse relied on how well Arrow was received. Many fans agree that it got off to an impressive start before struggling in the middle years and picking back up a bit later on.

That up and down history of the show makes it all the more interesting to look back upon which seasons were actually the best of the bunch. Is Arrow worth watching overall? The ranking of the seasons suggests steady entertainment throughout.

The fourth season was when Arrow tried to explore new territory to fit in more with the other shows in the Arrowverse. Given the nature of meta-humans, aliens, time travel, and magic all became a focal point in season 4 and Neal McDonough's Damien Darhk became one of the more powerful villains that Team Arrow faced. This was also the year when the series tried to move away from the dark tone that Arrow began with. The conclusion of the Darhk saga left Arrow on a bum note.

The second half began a challenging arc for not just the leading hero, but the whole team as well. Following the fallout of the season 5 finale, things were still on a stable path for the series.

Sacrifice Extended Trailer. San Diego Comic-Con Trailer. Season 7 Comic-Con Trailer. Comic-Con Trailer. Season 5 Returns. Photos Top cast Edit. DC's slate of Arrowverse shows is ever-expanding, and so is the list of actors who almost snagged a role. Which Arrowverse superheroes were almost played by someone else? More like this.

Watch options. Storyline Edit. Oliver Queen and his father are lost at sea when their luxury yacht sinks, apparently in a storm. His father dies, but Oliver survives for five years on an uncharted island and eventually returns home. But he wasn't alone on the island where he learned not only how to fight and survive but also of his father's corruption and unscrupulous business dealings. He returns to civilization a changed man, determined to put things right.

He disguises himself with the hood of one of his mysterious island mentors, arms himself with a bow and sets about hunting down the men and women who have corrupted his city.

Destiny leaves its mark Season 1.