Arrow Is Coming To An End After Season 8 — Stephen Amell And More Stars React

All good things must come to an end, and right now, that good thing is Arrow. The CW reported on Wednesday (March 6) that the show that launched the Arrowverse in 2012 will be closing a staggering run with its upcoming eighth season. The 10-episode conclusion is scheduled to air this fall.


"This was a complicated choice to come to, nevertheless like every hard decision we’ve made for the past seven years, it was with the perfect interests of Arrow in mind," showrunner Beth Schwartz and executive producers Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim mentioned in a joint statement. "We’re heartened by the fact that Arrow has birthed an entire universe of shows that will continue on for several years to come. We’re excited about crafting a conclusion that honors the show, its characters and its legacy and are grateful to all of the writers, producers, actors, and — more importantly — the incredible crew that has sustained us and the show for over seven years."


Show lead Stephen Amell took to Twitter to react. "Playing Oliver Queen has been the greatest professional experience of my life... Nevertheless you can’t be a vigilante forever," he wrote as well as the announcement. "There’s so much to mention. So far I just wish to mention thank you."


Meanwhile, Colton Haynes, who plays Roy Harper, suggested a heartfelt statement of gratitude on Instagram. "What a phenomenal ride this has been. Thank you to all of the fans out there who supported us while doing so he wrote alongside a photo of his Arsenal next to Amell's Green Arrow.


David Ramsey (John Diggle), Rick Gonzalez (Wild Dog), and Guggenheim all hyped up, in their own ways, those final 10 episodes. "Can't wait for you to be able to see what we have on hand for you," Ramsey tweeted. "Let's end on a high, shall we?"


The news comes not long immediately following the CW president Mark Pedowitz told reporters that the network is really interested in keeping the DC universe alive on their channel, with The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Black Lightning all continuing their runs with upcoming seasons already confirmed.


"Things will age and we desire to get the next generation of shows to keep The CW DC universe going for as long as possible," Pedowitz mentioned in January — perhaps teasing the seemingly inevitable yet not guaranteed!) Pick-up of Ruby Rose's Batwoman series that is now in the works.


Arrow may be coming to an end, yet at least the network of superheroes it birthed will live on.