Despite the poor critical reception to Arrow for the past two seasons, the show and its CW compatriots (The Flash, Legends Of Tomorrow, and the newest addition, Supergirl) have done an impressive job of bringing elements of the DC universe to the small screen. Arrow star Stephen Amell shared his enjoyment of all the programs (and the impending crossover) in an interview with Digital Spy, admitting that the other shows have been doing very well in comparison to Arrow. "Four superhero shows on one network under one DC umbrella is kind of unprecedented and I think it would be fun," Amell said. "The Flash is a much bigger brand, as is Supergirl, than Arrow. Flash has done so extraordinarily well... certainly from a ratings perspective, it's the biggest show on The CW."
However, Amell was quick to point out that while the others might be more popular, it was still Arrow that kickstarted the entire universe. "We were there first, right? So if something big is gonna happen, it's almost like I have to be there," he said. "Obviously there are bigger properties in the Marvel universe than Iron Man, but Tony Stark was the first one so he kind of becomes the de facto leader in some way."
Be sure to watch the full interview with Amell below!
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