Series cast summary: | |||
David Ramsey | ... | John Diggle / ... 170 episodes, 2012-2020 | |
Stephen Amell | ... | Oliver Queen / ... 170 episodes, 2012-2020 | |
Emily Bett Rickards | ... | Felicity Smoak / ... 154 episodes, 2012-2020 | |
Katie Cassidy | ... | Laurel Lance / ... 153 episodes, 2012-2020 | |
Paul Blackthorne | ... | Quentin Lance 141 episodes, 2012-2020 | |
Willa Holland | ... | Thea Queen / ... 134 episodes, 2012-2020 | |
Colton Haynes | ... | Roy Harper / ... 80 episodes, 2013-2020 | |
Rick Gonzalez | ... | Rene Ramirez / ... 76 episodes, 2016-2020 | |
Echo Kellum | ... | Curtis Holt / ... 73 episodes, 2015-2020 | |
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. Written by Anonymous
This show isn't perfect, there is no such thing, but I thoroughly enjoyed every storyline this show tackled. I definitely favor certain characters and storylines over others, but taking it as a whole, I loved it from start to finish.
A lot of people hate on this show, taking issues with the writing, acting, special effects, etc. But considering the limitations set in place by DC Comics as well as budgetary limitations, this show holds up.
The fact that this show successfully kept its fanbase on its toes for EIGHT SEASONS and lead the way for multiple other DC series to take off (The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Black Lightning to name a few). Sure, Smallville takes the credit for starting the superhero craze, but Arrow created an even bigger universe and brought so many more DC characters to life.
This show is worth the watch, I don't care what anyone says. Again, it's not for everybody, and it's not a perfect telling of the story of the Green Arrow/Oliver Queen. But I think people should give it the due credit it deserves. Without Arrow, there wouldn't be an Arrowverse.