Arrow follows Oliver Queen, a millionaire playboy assumed dead when his boat drowned five years ago. He washes up on a mystery island, where he must survive and gain incredible abilities. After returning to his birthplace of Starling City (later renamed Star City), a transformed Oliver adopts a new identity as the vigilante archer Green Arrow.
His objective is to correct the wrongs of his corrupt city and fulfill his father’s dying request. He battles criminals at night with a high-tech bow and an armory of arrows. By day, he balances his job as a rehabilitated playboy with keeping his true identity disguised, especially from his closest friends and family.
As the story unfolds, Oliver encounters a greater number of foes, including assassins, supervillains, and corrupt organizations. He assembles a crew to assist him, dubbed crew Arrow. Together, they face more complicated challenges, as Oliver struggles with the weight of his double existence and the consequences of his past.
Arrow – Season 1 – Summary
In the first season of Arrow, wealthy playboy Oliver Queen returns to Starling City after spending five years stranded on a mysterious island. Presumed dead, he surprises everyone, including his mother, Thea, and his Laurel Lance, whose sister, Sara, was Oliver’s previous fiancée.
Oliver conceals a terrible secret: his experience on the island changed him into a proficient archer dedicated to fighting injustice. By night, he transforms into the vigilante Green Arrow, pursuing the corrupt authorities that have afflicted the city.
Oliver works from a secret headquarters beneath his family’s house, assisted by his faithful buddy, John Diggle, and his IT expert sister, Thea (who is ignorant of his actions). As Green Arrow, Oliver hunts down criminals while dealing with his personal issues and the reappearance of his presumed-dead father, Malcolm Merlyn.
Throughout the season, Oliver struggles with prior relationships, notably with Laurel, who is reluctant to forgive him for Sara’s death. He also meets Slade Wilson, an island survivor who becomes a dangerous opponent. With each battle, Oliver improves his abilities and emerges as a genuine hero, ready to defend Starling City from the shadows.
Arrow – Season 1 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 2 – Summary
Season 2 of Arrow begins with Oliver Queen (Arrow) striving to juggle his vigilante life and his relationships. A new adversary emerges: Slade Wilson (Deathstroke), a former soldier with extraordinary strength and a hatred against Oliver. Deathstroke attacks Oliver’s loved ones, making him to confront his dark history and the cruel training he suffered while on the island.
The season also delved further into the Queen family’s mysteries. Oliver’s mother, Moira Queen, has a terrible background related to the island where Oliver was marooned. Meanwhile, Oliver’s sister, Thea Queen, uncovers her own link to the vigilante world.
The season focuses on the ramifications of Oliver’s actions. Roy Harper, a teenage runaway inspired by Arrow, is caught in the crossfire. Laurel Lance, Oliver’s erstwhile friend, is dealing with her sister’s death at the hands of the first season’s villain.
Team Arrow grows with the inclusion of Barry Allen (the future Flash), who investigates a bizarre case involving superpowered humans. Oliver is always torn between revenge and justice, doubting his actions and the consequences for himself and those around him.
Arrow – Season 2 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 3 – Summary
Season 3 of Arrow immerses Oliver Queen, alias Green Arrow, in a web of revenge and familial conflict. A new nemesis emerges: Sara Lance, Oliver’s assumed dead ex-lover, reappears as the Canary, a merciless assassin seeking vengeance for her sister’s death at the hands of Slade Wilson, another antagonist from his past.
Oliver battles Sara’s darkness while battling a reborn Slade, who now possesses superhuman strength owing to the experimental Mirakuru medication. Slade, also known as Deathstroke, attacks Oliver’s loved ones, forcing him to choose between acting as a vigilante and defending his family and friends.
The season delved more into Oliver’s mother’s background, uncovering a secret club known as the League of Assassins. Felicity Smoak, Oliver’s tech expert and love interest, is abducted by the League, forcing him to face his own assassin training.
As the season develops, Oliver creates tenuous alliances against Slade and his army. He reunites with his half-sister, Thea, who learns her own ties to the League. Roy Harper, a youthful archer, becomes Oliver’s pupil, giving a new dimension to Team Arrow’s dynamic.
By the conclusion of the season, Oliver has made a difficult decision to defeat Slade, which will have long-term repercussions.
Arrow – Season 3 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 4 – Summary
In Arrow Season 4, Oliver Queen faces the consequences of his deeds as the Hood. The League of Assassins’ commander, Ra’s al Ghul, gives Oliver the opportunity to head his organization, but at a horrible cost. Oliver refuses, sparking a violent clash with the League.
Meanwhile, Starling City confronts a new threat: Damien Darhk, a strong tech magnate with a secret purpose. Darhk uses a mystery device to influence people and manage the city’s infrastructure. Oliver and his crew, which includes Felicity Smoak, Diggle, Laurel Lance, and Thea Queen, must find a method to defeat Darhk before he causes mayhem in the city.
The season also delves into the Lazarus Pit, a mythical pool that has the power to resurrect the dead but also corrupts them. Thea is unintentionally exposed to the Pit, resulting in a struggle with her newfound darkness.
As Oliver faces Darhk, he must also face his own inner demons and the weight of his secret identity. The season concludes on a startling cliffhanger that foreshadows Team Arrow’s future.
Arrow – Season 4 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 5 – Summary
In Arrow Season 5, Oliver Queen faces the repercussions of his deeds as the Green Arrow. A new adversary emerges: Adrian Chase, an apparently average businessman with a dark grudge against Oliver. Chase, aka Prometheus, attacks Oliver’s loved ones, forcing him to choose between his position as a vigilante and his personal life.
Meanwhile, flashbacks show a harsh side to Oliver’s history in Russia, where he was forced to work for a merciless criminal. These memories continue to haunt him, influencing his current actions.
The crew faces a new threat: a digital army headed by a mysterious person known as “Church.” This virtual army causes havoc in Star City, prompting Oliver and his friends to change their methods.
The season also delves into the rising friction between Oliver and Felicity Smoak. Their relationship is strained as they try to juggle their personal lives with their vigilante responsibilities.
In the season finale, Oliver is forced to make a tragic sacrifice to destroy Prometheus. Church’s identity is also revealed, creating a big cliffhanger for the next season.
Arrow – Season 5 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 6 – Summary
In Arrow Season 6, Oliver Queen faces the consequences of his deeds as the Green Arrow. Haunted by the murders he’s caused, he disbands Team Arrow and enters self-imposed exile. However, Star City’s troubles do not dissipate. A new merciless adversary named Prometheus appears, threatening Oliver’s loved ones and creating a trail of devastation.
Forced out of hiding, Oliver must reassemble his crew, this time with a fresh, inexperienced bunch. Tensions rise within the team as members struggle to trust one another and their leader. Meanwhile, Oliver is dealing with his own troubles and a developing connection with a potential new love interest.
As the season unfolds, Prometheus’ actual identity and motivations are gradually exposed, leading to a startling betrayal. Oliver and his squad confront their most difficult task yet: a savage battle that will push them to their limits and force them to make painful decisions.
Arrow – Season 6 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 7 – Summary
In Arrow Season 7, Oliver Queen confronts a new threat: a shadowy organization known as Dragon. Dragon, led by Oliver’s half-sister Samantha Lance, disturbs his life and attacks people he cares about most. Oliver struggles to combine his duty as Green Arrow with his duties as a parent and mayor.
Meanwhile, flashbacks show Oliver’s time on Lian Yu alongside Yao Fei and Tatsu Yamashiro. There, he confronts a darkness inside himself and receives instruction that transforms him into the hero he becomes.
Internal problems arise as Diggle doubts Oliver’s leadership and Felicity Smoak copes with a traumatic loss. New friends arise, notably vigilante John Constantine, who assists them in combating a magical menace associated with Dragon.
As the season develops, Oliver discovers Dragon’s actual motive: to destroy Star City and recreate it in their own image. A exciting fight ensues, requiring Oliver to make difficult decisions to preserve his city and loved ones.
Arrow – Season 7 – Trailer
Arrow – Season 8 – Summary
In Arrow Season 8, Oliver Queen faces the consequences of his previous deeds as Green Arrow. A new adversary, The Ninth Circle, appears, threatening Star City with a lethal bioweapon. Oliver must reassemble his previous crew and prepare a new generation of heroes to resist this menace.
While approaching The Ninth Circle, Oliver must confront his death as a persistent disease takes hold. He works through troubled relationships with Felicity Smoak and his children, William and Mia. The season delves on issues of legacy and sacrifice, as Oliver considers how to have a lasting beneficial effect on Star City.
Flashbacks reveal a dystopian Star City controlled by a secret organization. These glimpses hint at the possible ramifications of Oliver’s current decisions. The season concludes in a climactic conflict that pushes Oliver to make a terrible decision that will permanently change his life and the fate of Star City.
Arrow – Season 8 – Trailer
