Arrow (2012)
Oliver Queen returns from the dead as a hooded vigilante, wielding a bow to wage war on crime and corruption in his city.
Arrow - Series Information
- Original Title: Arrow
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 8
- Number of Episodes: 170
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 10, 2012 (United States - TV-14), October 10, 2012 (Canada - 14+), October 10, 2012 (United Kingdom - 15), October 10, 2012 (Germany - 16), October 10, 2012 (France - 16), October 10, 2012 (India - U), October 10, 2012 (New Zealand - 16), October 10, 2012 (Australia - MA 15+), October 10, 2012 (Brazil - 14), October 10, 2012 (Mexico - B)
- Networks: The CW
- Alternative Titles: Pfeil (DE), 绿箭 (CN), גרין ארו (IL), DC's Arrow (US), Flecha verde (ES), Ok Arrow (TR), Arrow (PT), 애로우 (KR)
- Production Companies: Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, DC
- Production Countries: United States of America
Arrow - Plot
Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow.
Arrow - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the vigilante legend begin:
Heroes fall. Legends rise.
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Arrow - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Andrew Kreisberg
- Greg Berlanti
- Marc Guggenheim
Main Cast
- Stephen Amell
- David Ramsey
- Emily Bett Rickards
- Katie Cassidy
- Paul Blackthorne
- Willa Holland
- Rick Gonzalez
- Colton Haynes
- John Barrowman
- Juliana Harkavy
Writers
- Marc Guggenheim
- Greg Berlanti
- Beth Schwartz
- Wendy Mericle
- Ben Sokolowski
Executive Producers
- Greg Berlanti
- Marc Guggenheim
- Wendy Mericle
- Andrew Kreisberg
- Beth Schwartz
Arrow - FAQs
Where can you watch Arrow online?
Arrow is available to purchase or rent digitally through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All 8 seasons are accessible via these platforms. Check JustWatch for the most current streaming and purchasing options available in your region.
Is Arrow based on a DC Comics character?
Yes. Arrow is directly adapted from the DC Comics superhero Green Arrow, created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp in 1941. The series reimagines Oliver Queen as a darker, grittier vigilante, drawing inspiration from the comics while crafting an original television narrative set in the fictional Starling City.
Who plays Oliver Queen in Arrow?
Stephen Amell portrays Oliver Queen, also known as the Green Arrow, throughout all eight seasons of the series. The ensemble cast also includes David Ramsey as John Diggle, Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak, Katie Cassidy as Laurel Lance, and John Barrowman as Malcolm Merlyn.
How many seasons and episodes does Arrow have?
Arrow ran for 8 seasons and 170 episodes in total. Seasons 1 through 7 each contained 22 or 23 episodes, while the final Season 8 was a condensed farewell run of just 10 episodes, bringing the series to a definitive conclusion in January 2020.
Did Arrow end or get cancelled?
Arrow concluded on its own terms rather than being cancelled outright. The CW and producers agreed to end the series with a shortened eighth season of 10 episodes, allowing the creative team to craft a proper finale. The series ended in January 2020 after eight years on air.
What is the content rating for Arrow?
Arrow carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features moderate violence, action sequences, and mature dramatic themes consistent with its superhero vigilante premise. Parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers.
Who created the Arrow TV series?
Arrow was created by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti, and Marc Guggenheim. The trio developed the series for The CW, drawing on the DC Comics source material. Berlanti and Guggenheim went on to expand the Arrowverse, producing multiple interconnected DC superhero series including The Flash and Supergirl.
What shows are similar to Arrow?
Fans of Arrow often enjoy other Arrowverse entries such as The Flash (2014), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016), Supergirl (2015), and Batwoman (2019). Outside the Arrowverse, Gotham (2014) and Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) offer comparable superhero drama with serialized storytelling.
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