DC's ARROW Will Come To an End After Season 8
It was recently announced that The CW’s DC superhero series Arrow will be coming to an end after its 10-episode eighth season.
The series had a good run, but now it’s time for this story to close out. Arrow star Stephen Amell made the announcement on social media and his co-stars also shared their thoughts on the news.
Playing Oliver Queen has been the greatest professional experience of my life... but you can’t be a vigilante forever.
— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) March 6, 2019
Arrow will return for a final run of 10 episodes this Fall.
There’s so much to say... for now I just want to say thank you.
In a video posted on Facebook, Amell discussed his Arrow journey and thanking Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, the cast and everyone involved in the series. He explained that the end of the show “feels strange” and that “it is not the end, but it is the beginning of the end.”
“This show has given me a platform that extends so far beyond my ability to just appear on your television 23 times a year,” he said. “It has given me a voice for philanthropic endeavors, for social issues that I am interested in. I got to take batting practice with my childhood favorite sports team. I’ve had cinematic opportunities that are the direct result of the work that I’ve been doing here. And I know that when this is all said and done, after I drop off the face of the Earth for approximately for two months…I know the next chapter for me, personally and professionally, is going to be really exciting.”
David Ramsey, who plays John Diggle, wrote on Twitter:
What an awesome ride! @arrow fans have been the best any actor could've asked for! Thank you for helping me bring John Diggle/Spartan to life!!! Love all of you! Can't wait for you to see what we have in stock for you. Let's end on a high, shall we? #ARROW pic.twitter.com/CDfjpCTNqA
— David Ramsey (@david_ramsey) March 6, 2019
Colton Haynes, who played Roy Harper said:
Sad to hear the news that #Arrow will be ending after Season 8. What an incredible ride this has been. Thank you to all the fans out there who supported us along the way. ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/LNHa5VAkco
— Colton Haynes (@ColtonLHaynes) March 6, 2019
Juliana Harkavy, who plays Dinah Drake/Black Canary on the series, shared on Instagram:
Colin Donnell, who played Tommy Merlyn said:
Being a part of this series from the beginning & being brought back over the course of its run has been beyond.
— COLIN DONNELL (@colindonnell) March 7, 2019
It a professional highlight it & brought me wonderful lifelong friends.
Thank you to all the fans who’ve kept Tommy alive all & congrats to all those involved ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/KJIsSI6Ta1
Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim tweeted:
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Without an audience, there is no show. Thanks to the millions who provided years of employment to hundreds. We aim to craft a finale season that will do you proud. https://t.co/bVyeyotiQZ
— Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) March 6, 2019
Arrow started out as a great show, but as time went on it got less and less interesting for me. I know the series has a big, solid dedicated fan base, but it does seem like it is time for the series to come to a close. Hopefully the show will end on a high note for the fans!
What do you all think about Arrow coming to an end?