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Arrow
File:Arrow intertitle.jpg
GenreDrama
Superhero
Mystery
Action/Adventure
Developed byGreg Berlanti
Marc Guggenheim
Andrew Kreisberg
StarringStephen Amell
Katie Cassidy
Colin Donnell
David Ramsey
Willa Holland
Susanna Thompson
Paul Blackthorne
ComposerBlake Neely
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes1 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersGreg Berlanti
David Nutter (pilot)
Marc Guggenheim
Andrew Kreisberg
Production locationsVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CinematographyGlen Winter
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time43 minutes (approx.)
Production companiesWarner Bros. Television
Berlanti Television
DC Comics
Original release
NetworkThe CW
ReleaseOctober 10, 2012 (2012-10-10) –
present

Arrow is an American action-adventure television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg. It is based on the fictional character Green Arrow, a superhero who appears in comic books published by DC Comics. It premiered in North America on The CW on October 10, 2012,[1] with international broadcasting to take place in late 2012.[2] The series follows billionaire playboy Oliver Queen, portrayed by Stephen Amell, who returns home to fight crime and corruption as the vigilante "Arrow" after being stranded on a deserted island for five years. Arrow will also feature appearances by other DC Comics characters. To assist in promotion, a preview comic book was released to tie into the television series.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Production

Arrow was developed by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim, while the pilot episode was directed by David Nutter, who also directed the pilot for Smallville. The series was picked up by The CW Television Network on May 11, 2012.[10] The series will introduce additional DC Comics characters throughout the season, including: Darren Shahlavi as Constantine Drakon;[11] Michael Rowe as Deadshot;[12] Kelly Hu as China White;[13] Jeffrey Nordling as Frank Bertinelli;[14] and Jeffrey C. Robinson as Slade Wilson/Deathstroke.[15]

Marketing

To promote the series, DC Comics produced a 10-page preview comic for the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, written by Kreisberg, illustrated by Omar Francia, and featuring a cover by artist Mike Grell. The comic is regarded by the production crew of the TV series as sharing the same canon as the series, with Kreisberg commenting, "[For] anyone who grabs a copy: Hold onto it and as the series progresses, you'll appreciate it more and more."[16]

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code 		U.S. viewers
(million)
1"Pilot"David NutterStory by: Greg Berlanti & Marc Guggenheim
Teleplay by: Andrew Kreisberg & Marc Guggenheim		October 10, 2012 (2012-10-10)2968184.14[17]
After a shipwreck that claims the life of his father, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead for five years before being discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. When he returns home to Starling City, his mother Moira, his younger sister Thea, and best friend Tommy welcome him home but sense Oliver has been changed by his ordeal on the island. While Oliver hides the truth about the man he has become, he tries to reconcile with his former girlfriend, Laurel, for cheating on her with her sister, who also died in the shipwreck. As Oliver reconnects with those closest to him, he secretly masquerades as a hooded vigilante archer by night, attempting to right the wrongs of his family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory as his late father had entrusted to him to do before his death. Oliver's first personal task is to take down corrupt millionaire Adam Hunt, who has scammed millions from various people in Starling City. However, Laurel's father, police detective Quentin Lance, is determined to arrest the vigilante. Meanwhile, Oliver's own mother is revealed to have an agenda against her son, having orchestrated a kidnapping to determine what his father told him after the shipwreck.
2"Honor Thy Father"[18]David Barrett[18]Story by: Greg Berlanti & Marc Guggenheim
Written by: Andrew Kreisberg & Marc Guggenheim[18]		October 17, 2012 (2012-10-17)[19]TBAN/A
3"Lone Gunmen"[20]Guy Bee[21]Story by: Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg
Teleplay by: Marc Guggenheim & Andrew Kreisberg[21]		October 24, 2012 (2012-10-24)[19]TBAN/A
4"An Innocent Man"[22]Vince Misiano[22]Moira Kirland & Lana Cho[22]October 31, 2012 (2012-10-31)[19]TBAN/A
5"Damaged"[23]Michael Schultz[23]Wendy Mericle & Ben Sokolowski[23]TBATBATBD
6"Legacies"[24]John Behring[24]Moira Kirland & Marc Guggenheim[24]TBATBATBD
7"Muse of Fire"[25]David Grossman[25]Story by: Andrew Kreisberg
Teleplay by: Geoff Johns & Marc Guggenheim[25]		TBATBATBD
8"Vendetta"[26]Ken Fink[26]Beth Schwartz & Andrew Kreisberg[26]TBATBATBD
9"Year's End"[27]John Dahl[27]Story by: Greg Berlanti & Marc Guggenheim
Teleplay by: Andrew Kreisberg & Marc Guggenheim[27]		TBATBATBD

Reception

Critical reception

The Filtered Lens praised the pilot for being in tone with Christopher Nolan's Batman films, but criticized the acting and dialogue. They gave it an overall grade of B. [28]

U.S. television ratings

No. Title Original air date 18–49 rating % share U.S. viewers
(in millions) 		Time slot rank Ref.
1 "Pilot" October 10, 2012 (2012-10-10) 1.3 4% 4.14 3rd [17]

Broadcasting

Arrow premiered October 10, 2012, during the 2012–13 television season,[2] and airs on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central.[29] The series was also released in Canada on the same day.[30] Arrow will premiere internationally on October 22, 2012, through the United Kingdom,[31] Ireland,[32] and Australian markets.[33]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Sky announces 2012 season premier this Autumn". SkyOne. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2012). "'Arrow' & CBS's Ben Falcone Add To Casts". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 10, 2012). "Shiri Appleby Poised To Recur On NBC's 'Chicago Fire' & More TV Castings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 9, 2012). "Odette Annable To Recur On CBS's 'Golden Boy', Byron Mann On CW's 'Arrow'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  6. ^ Jeffery, Morgan (March 13, 2012). "'Arrow': CW superhero drama adds 'Charlie's Angels' star Annie Ilonzeh". Digital Spy. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  7. ^ Ilonzeh, Annie (July 25, 2012). "Joanna De La Vega. #Arrow #Lawyer #Swag #Tired #Canada #Vancouver #SunnyDay". Twitter. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  8. ^ Hibberd, James (August 15, 2012). "'Torchwood' star John Barrowman joins CW's 'Arrow' -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  9. ^ Hibberd, James (August 21, 2012). "The CW's 'Arrow' casts The Huntress -- EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
  10. ^ Goldberg, Lesley; Rose, Lacey (May 11, 2012). "CW's 'Carrie Diaries,' 'Arrow,' 'Cult,' 'First Cut,' 'Beauty and the Beast' Ordered to Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  11. ^ Cassidy, Mark (March 21, 2012). "Darren Shahlavi Joins ARROW As Villain Constantine Drakon". Comic Book Movie. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  12. ^ Holbrook, Damian (July 30, 2012). "Exclusive: Arrow Casts Deadshot!". TV Guide Magazine. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  13. ^ "Comic-Con: Kelly Hu Cast As China White In CW's 'Arrow'". Deadline Hollywood. July 13, 2012. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  14. ^ Masters, Megan (September 14, 2012). "TVLine Items: Smash Adds Law & Order Vet, USA Orders Pilot From Numb3rs Creators and More!". TV Line. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
  15. ^ http://www.greenarrowtv.com/deathstroke-appearance-confirmed-for-damaged-with-a-comic-accurate-design-see-the-pic/12075
  16. ^ Spiegel, Danny (July 16, 2012). "Arrow Targets San Diego". TV Guide. Page 10
  17. ^ a b Kondolojy, Amanda (October 11, 2012). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'The X Factor', 'Survivor', 'The Neighbors' & 'Modern Family' Adjusted Up; No Adjustments for 'Arrow'". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
  18. ^ a b c Guggenheim, Marc (July 11, 2012). "Title page of the first post-pilot episode of Arrow". Twitter. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  19. ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - arrow on the cw". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  20. ^ Sunu, Steve (July 30, 2012). "Arrow, The Wolverine, Powers: July 30th Comic Reel". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved July 31, 2012.
  21. ^ a b Guggenheim, Marc (July 24, 2012). "Title page of #Arrow -- Episode 3". Twitter. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  22. ^ a b c ""An Innocent Man"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  23. ^ a b c Guggenheim, Marc (August 15, 2012). "pic.twitter.com/fFqG7mSE". Twitter. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
  24. ^ a b c Guggenheim, Marc (September 4, 2012). "First day of shooting on episode 6 of #Arrow". Twitter. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  25. ^ a b c Guggenheim, Marc (September 14, 2012). "1st day of production on #Arrow, Episode 7..." Twitter. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  26. ^ a b c Guggenheim, Marc (September 26, 2012). "Can't believe it, but tomorrow's the first day of production on Episode 8 of #Arrow". Twitter. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
  27. ^ a b c Guggenheim, Marc (October 10, 2012). "Been so busy I forgot to post this: Title page to Episode 9 of #Arrow..." Twitter. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  28. ^ http://www.thefilteredlens.com/arrow-pilot-review/3663
  29. ^ Gorman, Bill (May 17, 2012). "CW 2012-13 Primetime Schedule: 'Supernatural' To Wednesday, 'Nikita' To 9pm, 'Beauty & the Beast' Follows 'Vampire Diaries' & Lots More Changes". TV By the Numbers. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  30. ^ A DECADE IN THE MAKING: CTV UNVEILS 2012/2013 PRIMETIME SCHEDULES # # # FOUR NEW SERIES JOIN CTV THIS FALL; CTV TWO ADDS THREE NEW SERIES
  31. ^ Munn, Patrick (July 3, 2012). "BSkyB Acquires UK Rights To 'Arrow', 'Elementary', 'The Following' & 'Vegas'". TVWise. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  32. ^ Munn, Patrick (July 3, 2012). "BSkyB Acquires UK Rights To 'Arrow', 'Elementary', 'The Following' & 'Vegas'". TVWise. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  33. ^ Later this year on Nine | TV Tonight

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