The arrow news
You're referring to The CW's popular TV show "Arrow"!
Here's a quick recap of the latest news and updates:
Season 8 Finale
The eighth and final season of Arrow concluded on January 28, 2020, with the episode "You Have Saved This City". The finale saw Oliver Queen (played by Stephen Amell) finally finding peace and passing on the mantle of the Green Arrow to his daughter Mia (played by Katherine McNamara).
Spin-Offs
The success of Arrow has led to the creation of several spin-off shows, including:
- The Flash (2014-2023): A show that follows the adventures of Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), a crime scene investigator who gains superhuman speed after being struck by lightning.
- Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022): A team-up show featuring characters from Arrow, The Flash, and other DC Comics properties, as they travel through time to prevent catastrophic events.
- Black Lightning (2018-2021): A show that follows the story of Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a high school principal with the ability to harness electricity.
- Stargirl (2020-present): A show that follows the adventures of Courtney Whitmore (Brec Bassinger), a high school student who becomes the superhero Stargirl.
Arrowverse Crossover Events
The Arrowverse has become known for its epic crossover events, which bring together characters from different shows. Some notable crossovers include:
- "Flash vs. Arrow" (2014): The first crossover event, which saw Barry Allen team up with Oliver Queen to take down a villain.
- "Heroes Join Forces" (2015): A crossover event that brought together characters from Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.
- "Invasion!" (2016): A crossover event that saw the heroes of the Arrowverse team up to take down an alien invasion.
- "Crisis on Infinite Earths" (2019-2020): A massive crossover event that spanned five episodes across multiple shows, including Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Batwoman.
Cast and Crew News
- Stephen Amell, who played Oliver Queen, has announced his retirement from acting.
- Emily Bett Rickards, who played Felicity Smoak, has also announced her retirement from acting.
- The show's creator, Greg Berlanti, has signed a new deal with Warner Bros. Television to continue developing DC Comics-based shows.
That's a quick update on the latest news from the Arrowverse!