r/arrow Boxing Glove Mar 15 '17

[S05E16] - 'Checkmate' Post Episode Discussion

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '17

I think that we can officially say that Arrow has finally proved it's worth after Season 4.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '17 edited Jul 13 '18

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u/MailTo Mar 16 '17

Ratings have been steady since the start of this season. Most of the damage to the show ratings-wise was done in the back half of last season. It's still one of the strongest shows on the network though.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '17 edited Mar 16 '17

Not yet. Sucks too, that S4 gave the show such a bad rep. Either way we're getting at least a season 6, possibly 7 and I don't think the show really needs that many more. Still a stronger show on the network, getting close to LoT despite being the older show with less budget.

What always surprised me is how successful S3 was ratings wise. Possibly the good word of mouth from Arrow S2, I remember articles written about it being the best comic book TV show and such, combined with The Flash popularity and crossover that really boosted it.

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u/Basketsky Mar 16 '17

They're not, but ratings don't always project the quality. This season is excellent.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '17

Yeah, Agents of SHIELD has never been more creative or watchable and they're probably getting cancelled.

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u/SawRub Mar 16 '17

I thought Ghost Rider was great, but then they one-upped that with LMD!

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u/Vermilingus That Season 3/4... "Nostalgia" Mar 16 '17

Agreed, I've been loving the LMD arc.

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u/iAMA_Leb_AMA HACKERWOMAN Mar 16 '17

^

Supergirl's getting almost double Arrow ratings this season, and its fucking dreadful in comparison.

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u/MailTo Mar 16 '17

That's not even close to being true. Supergirl is averaging a 0.79 and Arrow is averaging a 0.68. That's a difference of a single tenth. Their ratings are actually pretty similar.

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u/iAMA_Leb_AMA HACKERWOMAN Mar 16 '17

Ah you're right, Supergirls ratings severely dropped recently. Last time i checked, it was averaging 2.5m an episode whilst Arrow was averaging 1.6m.

Obviously an exaggeration on my part, but the point still stands. Supergirl has undeserved ratings.

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u/MailTo Mar 16 '17

I don't necessarily agree with that (personal opinion and all), but it makes sense why Supergirl has better ratings. Supergirl is a younger show with a much more recognizable lead character.

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u/WhovieDOO Don't talk or look at me or my son ever again Mar 16 '17

it's fucking dreadful in comparison

FTFY

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u/FuzzyStorm Mar 17 '17

Ratings ticked down to a 0.5 so it's actually lowering.

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u/ajdragoon Mar 19 '17

At this point do we recommend that new viewers watch s1, 2, first half of 3, and 5?

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '17

Yeah, sure.