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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 episodes3 (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
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. To assist in promotion, a preview comic book was released to tie into the television series.

Synopsis

The series follows Oliver Queen, who spends five years stranded on an island following the shipwreck of the family yacht, and is presumed dead before being rescued and brought home to Starling City. Upon his return, Oliver reunites with his mother Moira, her new husband Walter, his younger sister Thea, and his best friend Tommy, who all sense that Oliver has changed. Oliver also tries to rekindle his relationship with ex-girlfriend Laurel Lance, who blames him for her sister's death following the revelation that she died during the shipwreck as they were having an affair. During the day, Oliver plays the billionaire playboy and at night a hooded vigilante. Oliver uses his vigiliante persona to follow through with his father's dying wishes to right the wrongs of the Queen family, fight the ills of society, and restore Starling City to its former glory. As a result, Oliver's vigilante behaviors become the focus of Detective Quentin Lance, who is determined to arrest him. Detective Lance is unaware that the vigilante is Oliver, whom he also holds responsible for his daughters death. In addition, Oliver is unaware that his mother had a hand in the sabotage of the family yacht that resulted in his seclusion.

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] It was announced on October 15, 2012, that Tahmoh Penikett will portray Tom Salvati, the right hand man of Frank Bertinelli. The studio did not specify if Penikett's role would be a recurring role or just a guest appearance.[16]

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."[17]

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[18]
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 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. Laurel's father, police detective Quentin Lance, is determined to arrest the vigilante. Meanwhile, Oliver's 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"David BarrettStory by: Greg Berlanti & Marc Guggenheim
Teleplay by: Andrew Kreisberg & Marc Guggenheim		October 17, 2012 (2012-10-17)2J73023.55[19]
Laurel brings a civil suit against millionaire Martin Somers, who is also one of Oliver's targets, for the taking part in drug trades with the Chinese Triads that ultimately led to the death of a young woman's father. As the hooded vigilante, Oliver threatens Somers to make him confess to the murder as penance for all of the wrongs he has done to the city. Instead, Somers contacts the Triad, who sends their assassin, China White, to kill Laurel. Oliver saves Laurel from China; he also captures and delivers Somers’ confession on tape to the police. Meanwhile, Oliver’s mother and Walter push Oliver to take a position at the company. Oliver intentionally embarrasses the family at the opening of the company's new applied sciences division to get out of it, knowing that he cannot honor his father’s request to fight for the city and be the man his mother wants him to be at the same time. A flashback to Oliver's time on the island shows him being attacked by an unknown hooded figure wielding a bow and arrow.
3"Lone Gunmen"Guy BeeStory by: Greg Berlanti & Andrew Kreisberg
Teleplay by: Marc Guggenheim & Andrew Kreisberg		October 24, 2012 (2012-10-24)2J73033.51[20]
Oliver tracks down another millionaire from his list, but before he can get the answers he wants the man is killed by an assassin known as Deadshot. Initially, the police suspect that the vigilante, whom they refer to as "The Hood", is responsible for the murder, but the evidence begins to prove that he did not kill anyone. Oliver decides to build a new dance club above his hideout to explain where he goes at night. While comparing the competition, Oliver finds Thea, who reveals that Laurel and Tommy had been sleeping together during Oliver's abscence. Laurel becomes suspicious when Oliver does not react to the news. Meanwhile, Oliver uses the assassin's M.O. to learn his true identity, and enlists the help of Detective Lance to stop Deadshot from assassinating more of the wealthy. Oliver manages to stop Deadshot, killing him in the process, but his bodyguard Diggle is shot during the assassination attempt. Oliver is forced to reveal his true identity to Diggle in order to save Diggle's life. In another flashback, it is revealed that the archer who attacked Oliver was actually trying to help him. Oliver misunderstands and escapes, but is pursued by an unknown group of armed men.
4"An Innocent Man"[21]Vince Misiano[21]Moira Kirland & Lana Cho[21]October 31, 2012 (2012-10-31)[22]TBAN/A
5"Damaged"[23]Michael Schultz[23]Wendy Mericle & Ben Sokolowski[23]November 7, 2012 (2012-11-07)[22]TBAN/A
6"Legacies"[24]John Behring[24]Moira Kirland & Marc Guggenheim[24]November 14, 2012 (2012-11-14)[22]TBAN/A
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
10"Burned"[28]Eagle Egilsson[28]Moira Kirland & Ben Sokolowski[28]TBATBATBD

Critical reception

The Filtered Lens praised the pilot for being in tone with Christopher Nolan's Batman film series, but criticized the acting and dialogue. They gave it an overall grade of B.[29] Mary McNamara of the LA Times called it an interesting setup with a quality look, describing Amell as "a poster boy (no doubt literally) for the Katniss Everdeen set."[30] Brian Lowry at Variety was less favorable, describing the series as a handsome but stiff surrogate for Batman that could benefit from sharper execution. [31]

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.[32] The series was also released in Canada on the same day.[33] Arrow will premiere in South Africa on M-Net on October 19, 2012[34] and internationally on October 22, 2012, through the United Kingdom,[35] Ireland,[35] Australian,[36] and Brazilian markets.[37] On October 22, 2012 Arrow was picked up by The CW for a full season.[38]

References

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  33. ^ A DECADE IN THE MAKING: CTV UNVEILS 2012/2013 PRIMETIME SCHEDULES # # # FOUR NEW SERIES JOIN CTV THIS FALL; CTV TWO ADDS THREE NEW SERIES
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