The Arrowverse, while based on great comic book stories, often falls short of being truly great. It frequently gets bogged down in unnecessary drama and relationship storylines. A prime example is *The Flash*, which initially centered almost entirely on Barry Allen’s personal journey, sidelining the contributions of other characters. The show evolved significantly over time, becoming almost unrecognizable by the end. These issues ultimately prevent *The Flash* from being considered the best series in the Arrowverse.
As a huge fan of the Arrowverse, I always say *Arrow* is where it all started, and honestly, it’s still the strongest show. At least six out of its eight seasons are genuinely great! But even my favorite show has its missteps. There’s one scene in *Arrow* that was *so* bad, it almost completely ruined things – thankfully, they managed to course-correct!
Arrow Tries a Tired Trope With Its Titular Hero in Season 4
Superhero series often struggle to come up with new stories for their main characters, leading to attempts at retirement arcs. We’ve seen this with Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who always found a way to return. In the Arrowverse, Oliver Queen tries to retire after battling Ra’s al Ghul, hoping for a peaceful life with Felicity Smoak. However, with trouble continuing to brew in Star City, it feels unlikely to last. The show still pushes the idea, even making Oliver say things that don’t quite sound like him.
The fourth season of *Arrow* starts with Oliver returning home to find Felicity trying to make him breakfast. She’s much better at hacking than cooking, and accidentally burns the omelette. Seeing this, Oliver jokingly says, “Felicity Smoak, you have failed this omelette,” playing on his famous line, “You have failed this city!” But the joke felt awkward in a show centered around a crime-fighting vigilante. Unfortunately, the rest of the season continued this trend, with odd character choices and a disappointing storyline. Without the improvements made in later seasons, *Arrow*’s reputation would likely be very different.
Season 5 Is Arrow At Its Best
With Damien Darhk defeated and Green Arrow back on the scene, *Arrow* shifts its focus to rebuilding Team Arrow. Season 5 starts with a push to recruit new heroes, bringing in characters like the new Black Canary, Wild Dog, Ragman, Mister Terrific, and Arsenal. While not all of these new recruits stay with the team permanently, the season successfully expands its roster. The only downside is that the season’s main villain, Prometheus, ended up dominating the storyline and overshadowing the team’s development.
Instead of relying on another villain with superpowers, *Arrow* returned to its roots, introducing a foe motivated by personal revenge. Adrian Chase quickly became a compelling antagonist, and many fans consider him the show’s best villain ever. This season proved that a weak storyline doesn’t have to derail a series, particularly if the show is willing to acknowledge its errors and improve.
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