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Arrow is an American superhero television series that aired on The CW from 2012 to 2020, spanning eight seasons and featuring a total of 170 episodes. The show is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, and stars Stephen Amell as the titular character, Oliver Queen, also known as the Green Arrow. The show was created by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg, and is part of the shared universe known as the Arrowverse.

The story follows Oliver Queen, a billionaire playboy who, after being stranded on a deserted island for five years, returns home to Starling City to right the wrongs of his family and to protect the city from criminals, corruption, and other threats. With the help of his tech-savvy friend Felicity Smoak (Emily Bett Rickards) and his trusted associates John Diggle (David Ramsey) and Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy), Oliver takes on the mantle of the Green Arrow, using his skills and resources to fight crime and injustice.

Throughout its eight seasons, the show explores the personal and professional challenges faced by Oliver and his allies, including love interests, family drama, rivalries, betrayals, and difficult moral choices. The show also features a variety of villains, ranging from street-level criminals to powerful supervillains, many of whom have personal connections to Oliver and his past.

The first season focuses on Oliver's return to Starling City and his efforts to eliminate the criminal elements that have taken over the city, including his own family's criminal empire. As the season progresses, Oliver must confront the dark secrets of his past and his family's involvement in illicit activities. Meanwhile, he also faces threats from dangerous individuals such as the vigilante known as the Dark Archer (Colin Donnell) and the crime lord of Starling City, John King (Jeffrey Nordling).

In the second season, the show introduces a new threat in the form of Slade Wilson (Manu Bennett), a former ally of Oliver's who becomes his archenemy after being injected with a dangerous serum that enhances his physical abilities and mental instability. Slade's vendetta against Oliver leads to an all-out war between the two, with devastating consequences for themselves and their loved ones.

The third season sees Oliver and his team facing a new group of villains known as the League of Assassins, led by the enigmatic Ra's al Ghul (Matt Nable). Oliver must also navigate the complicated relationships between himself, Felicity, and Laurel, as well as confront his own mortality after being infected with a deadly virus.

The fourth season introduces a new threat in the form of Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough), a powerful and mysterious figure with ties to H.I.V.E., an organization bent on world domination. Oliver and his team must prevent Darhk and his minions from unleashing a devastating attack on the city, while also dealing with personal challenges such as Oliver's candidacy for mayor and Felicity's paralysis.

The fifth season explores Oliver's past as a ruthless killer and introduces Prometheus (Josh Segarra), a villain with a personal vendetta against Oliver and an uncanny ability to anticipate his every move. Meanwhile, the arrival of a new vigilante, the Black Canary (Juliana Harkavy), shakes up the dynamics of the team.

The sixth season sees Oliver and his allies going up against a new group of villains known as the Ricardo Diaz (Kirk Acevedo). Diaz is a ruthless crime lord who seeks to take over the criminal underworld of Star City, and Oliver must fight to protect his home from this new threat. Meanwhile, the show explores the aftermath of the explosive events of the previous season and their impact on the characters' relationships.

The seventh season expands the show's scope by exploring alternate timelines and dimensions, as well as introducing new characters such as the vigilante known as the Longbow Hunters (Holly Elissa Lamaro, Miranda Edwards, and Michael Jonsson). The season also features a prison storyline, as Oliver is incarcerated for his vigilante activities and must navigate the dangers of prison life while also trying to protect his loved ones from outside threats.

The eighth and final season focuses on Oliver's quest to save the multiverse from destruction, as well as tie up loose ends from previous seasons and provide closure for the characters and storylines. The season features appearances from fan-favorite characters from past seasons, as well as a variety of alternate versions of familiar characters.

Overall, Arrow is a compelling and action-packed show that explores the complex themes of heroism, family, love, and sacrifice. With its engaging characters, thrilling action sequences, and compelling storylines, the show has become a beloved fixture of the superhero genre and a cornerstone of the Arrowverse.

Arrow is a series that ran for 8 seasons (171 episodes) between October 10, 2012 and on The CW