Exactly a decade ago, Arrow premiered on The CW starring Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen. The Arrowverse is one of the biggest flagship franchises of the network, and the pilot episode, aired in October 2012, reimagined the legend of Green Arrow with an origin story of how Oliver became Star City’s greatest hero.
The series ran for eight seasons with a total of 170 episodes, and the finale aired in January 2020, concluding Oliver’s story and introducing Crisis on Infinite Earths. The series paved the way for more spinoff shows, such as Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, and Batwoman, to name a few. The CW’s Arrow is indeed a huge success for the studio. It was met with positive reviews, and its debut garnered 4 million total viewers, making it the network’s most-watched episode at that time.
Stephen Amell And Fans Celebrate Arrow’s 10th-Year Anniversary
To celebrate its 10th-year anniversary, Amell posted a video on his Instagram page and shared his memorable experience making Arrow and how it changed his career as an actor. He also thanked everyone who supported the show and those who were involved in the creation. Check out Amell’s post here:
Twitter fans have also expressed their love and gratitude toward the series. Check out their tweets below:
10 years ago this show premiered on the CW and changed my life #Arrow10 #Olicity #Arrow pic.twitter.com/Lr7N7HEGao
— Bory//😈😈😈 (@deckerstarmcu) October 10, 2022
The CW's ‘ARROW’ premiered 10 years ago today
What began as a gritty vigilante drama would go on to form the biggest shared universe in television history, with the Arrowverse consisting of 788 episodes, annual crossover events, tie-in comics, novels, & animated shows#Arrow10 pic.twitter.com/JCxV5Q7WvP
— DC Daily (@DCU_CORE) October 10, 2022
Happy 10 year anniversary to the Arrowverse!!
It all started with the iconic Oliver Queen and it grew into something which became bigger than any of us could've ever imagined.
This shared universe will always be my favourite of all time. #Arrow10 pic.twitter.com/iEv9K7IsEl
— Luke #RenewStargirl (@LukePrime_) October 10, 2022
Happy 10 Year Anniversary #Arrow! So grateful for the joy, experiences, and people you have brought into my life 💚🏹 #Arrow10 @CW_Arrow pic.twitter.com/uIWeCWYDEq
— Camilla 💚🐝 (@CamillaOlicity) October 11, 2022
10 years ago, a superhero show called Arrow, premiered & I had no idea at the time what impact it would have on my life. This show, these characters, these ships, & most importantly, this fandom have enriched my life. I’m so grateful for all the laughs, love, & wins. #Arrow10 pic.twitter.com/wrITkC6dGb
— Sri-OTA Forever 💚 (@sriisme) October 10, 2022
Long-time viewers praised the show for giving each character a substantial backstory and set-up while keeping the flow of the story as gritty and memorable as possible.
Will Oliver Queen Return?
Oliver’s tragic death would have ended his story, but the character can still possibly return. In the Earth-Prime comics, Oliver returned as The Spectre, and since The Flash Season 9 will arrive this 2023, there is a possibility that he can reprise his role in the show.
Despite several spinoffs that followed Arrow, many of these were canceled. It is only fitting to pay tribute to the series that started it all, expanded the DC TV universe, and introduced lesser-known characters to the viewers. It also had successful crossovers with several of its spinoffs, bringing all these DC characters together in one frame.
“The crossovers help you build out the universe. They cease being individual shows and become chapters in a much larger, longer narrative,” says Marc Guggenheim, original executive producer of the series (via TV Line).
What better way to celebrate Arrow’s 10th-year anniversary than a night of binge-watching? Fans can stream the show via Netflix, HBO Go, or DVD releases.
