DSTZach Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I love Arrow. The characters, the cast, the guest stars, the fact that it's a halfway decent superhero show... Anyone else watching it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I haven't yet. I'm always dubious of anything on the CW, fair or not. Plus, Green Arrow's never been a favorite character of mine. Still, I hear good things about the show, and will probably check it out eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've been watching from the begining, still waiting for it to get good, the stories have been ok, the costumes are ok, the guest"stars" (comic characters) have been ok, but nothing great yet, im hoping that when deathstroke finally shows up it may get more exciting so ill give it a while longer before i stop watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Saw the pilot. It was quite enjoyable. Haven't turned the TV on in months though, so I'm a bit behind in my que. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky_dive Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Please tell me Minimates are on the way for this show!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It took exactly 25 minutes from you mentioning something to us asking you if we're getting Minimates for it. How does that make you feel, Zach? I haven't seen the show, but it's on my list of "shows to watch a whole season of on DVD over a weekend." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'm not a Green Arrow superfan -- I've read a lot of Justice League, but Minijeff only recently sent me some solo books -- so any bastardization of the mythos is fine by me. And by guest stars I don't mean Count Vertigo and Deathstroke and Arsenal, I mean the guy who played Gaius Baltar and the guy from Spartacus and the dude from Fringe. Also, my old job required me to watch Heroes and Smallville and No Ordinary Family, so I've had my expectations for superhero shows adjusted way downward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll have to check it out, now that Fringe is over, I need as new a new show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBohn Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I wasn't expecting much going in to the show. CW, unknown (to me lead), and Green Arrow? Never a big Green Arrow comic fan. It's slowly become one of my favorite shows on TV though! Glad I gave it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have only seen parts of Arrow, I really want to go and watch it through, Has Slade had a full appearance yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 As a huge Green Arrow fan I was pumped for the attention to the character. That being said I dont fit the stereotype of fans as I know movies/tv shows are going to change things up and such. I have been watching since the start and I really enjoy this show....much more than I did Smallville. Jeff of the Miniacs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geohound Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) I have been watching it since it started and while I do enjoy it enough for what it is, it's not exactly my favorite show on tv, but some of the guest actors have been a lot of fun. I was talking to a friend of mine a few weeks back and watching the episode where they reveal the guy from Spartacus and all I said to his was "Huh, I'm pretty sure I've seen _______ naked." (character named omitted for spoiler stuff or whatever) and he just laughed at me. Otherwise it's a fun enough show to watch. Edited February 21, 2013 by The Geohound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It took exactly 25 minutes from you mentioning something to us asking you if we're getting Minimates for it. How does that make you feel, Zach? I haven't seen the show, but it's on my list of "shows to watch a whole season of on DVD over a weekend." As I was typing my response to the thread, I was thinking "how long will it be that someone pesters Zach for Arrow Minimates, since he started this thread?" Nice to know that there's some constants in this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Probably my favorite new show this year. Strongest "superhero" show so far. Oh it's way, way messed up continuity-wise. But so far all of their choices have had a consistent story logic to them, so they work in context. The flashback storytelling takes some getting used to, and he needs a better disguise quickly because it's already pushing believability that in our camera phone world he hasn't been recognized. But overall a strong first season thus far. Highly, Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokash Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This show is pretty good, watching it now. I liked Smallville and this is waaaay better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 As stated, I myself wasn't expecting this to be all that great because it was on the CW but I gave it a chance and it has become one of my favorite shows right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I prefer it to Smallville. I like that Arrow is basicly fully formed and there is no real wait for anything to happen in the show because back story and build up is told in flashback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've been watching it since it first aired in the UK & I watched the latest episode on Monday, I haven't seen James Callis yet so as usual you US guys are ahead of us by a few episodes. Personally I just watch the show for Felicity who is gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Wait, there's some dude opening a thread just to let us know he likes this one show? Moderators? Please ban! Seriously! What if everybody would... oh, Zach! It's yoU! Amazing show, dude! Just kidding. Really! Also, my old job required me to watch Heroes and Smallville and No Ordinary Family, so I've had my expectations for superhero shows adjusted way downward.Wait. That's your old job, right? Can I have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegron01 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I've also been watching it from the beginning (at UK pace!) and while it's not my favourite show by any means I'm enjoying it. I'm not a big DC or Green Arrow fan so have no pre-conceptions. I like quite a few of the supporting cast (Felicity steals every scene she's in imo) and the mix of story of the week/overall arc is pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Also, my old job required me to watch Smallville....so I've had my expectations for superhero shows adjusted way downward. How dare you! Now wash your mouth out with soap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I have also been watching and really enjoying this show. I love the guest stars, Crixus from Sparticus, James Callis (Baltar) from BSG and Lincoln from Fringe. It isn't over the top and it keeps me interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Personally I just watch the show for Felicity who is gorgeous She's pretty great. Wait, there's some dude opening a thread just to let us know he likes this one show? Moderators? Please ban! Seriously! What if everybody would... oh, Zach! It's yoU! Amazing show, dude! Just kidding. Really! Also, my old job required me to watch Heroes and Smallville and No Ordinary Family, so I've had my expectations for superhero shows adjusted way downward.Wait. That's your old job, right? Can I have it? Wait, are we not allowed to start threads about random stuff here? I searched for a thread, and only found "What are you watching?" NOT SPECIFIC ENOUGH. My old job was writing for televisionwithoutpity.com, and you can HAVE it. Not a bad job if you're single and live in NYC. I like quite a few of the supporting cast (Felicity steals every scene she's in imo) and the mix of story of the week/overall arc is pretty good. The supporting cast is pretty great! The guy who plays Tommy Merlin, that girl who's in every CW TV show, the bodyguard, the mom, the stepdad, John Barrowman... But yeah, I would want Arrow to date Felicity before he got back together with Dinah. It's great that Kelly Hu plays China White; she looks pretty ridiculous, though. And I used to think that Arrow had more chemistry with the actress who plays his sister than anyone else. Glad they introduced Roy Harper in the last episode to act as an incest substitute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycrumb Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 My TV habits have changed so much over the past few years. With Netflix, I just prefer to wait for things to come out on disc or streaming then just marathon it. But now I'm so far behind on so many shows. Plus I tend to get so bored with shows because many of them are so predictable! Not to mention most actors seem to be chosen for the demographic they appeal to more so than their actual acting ability. But long ramble short, I'm now willing to check Arrow out now that I've heard you guys mention it kindly. I was heavily avoiding it for the stupidest reason - there's an Arrow billboard near my home that's been up since October, and I've been judging the show based on my severe dislike of that damn ugly billboard and the fact nobody's taken it down yet! But my main point is that I wish shows were more like Netflix's "House of Cards" experiment, where the whole season was made available all at once. I'm willing to give the show a try, by my cable service sucks and channels are frequently unavailable so using the DVR is unreliable. I'm not going to pay extra to rent any show now over iTunes or Amazon. So while I'd love to give the show a try right now, I'm going to wait for DVD. But you guys have convinced me to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 MC - have you tried Hulu? it's a little late to try to catch up on Arrow now, I think. but I haven't had a television in years but I'm still able to keep up to date with most new show between Netflix and Hulu...As for Arrow, I know next to nothing about the comics (my DC fandom is trivial at best) so continuity is lost on me. But I've been watching since the start, and while I have a hard time relating to any of the characters (despite several of them being satirical versions of people I know in real life), I think the thing keeping me coming back is the hope that it'll level out and find its voice. That, and the guest stars have been a great bonus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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