Arrow

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Season 5
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
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  1. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Matt Webb Mitovich
    Sep 30, 2016
    91
    Arrow is back with--thankfully--what promises to be one of its more grounded, grittier seasons ever. ... Perhaps the best news is that the fifth and final round of flashbacks are, one could argue, as compelling as the current-day narrative.
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Allison Keene
    Oct 4, 2016
    80
    A strong start to what feels like it will be a much more grounded season.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 221 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 135 out of 221
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 221
  3. Negative: 61 out of 221
  1. JoeHejir
    Oct 6, 2016
    10
    Felt like watching season 1 and 2 all over again. The fighting was great and the overall tone felt more positive even if it was grim. TheFelt like watching season 1 and 2 all over again. The fighting was great and the overall tone felt more positive even if it was grim. The acting feels better and the villains don't seem like a 1 episode and done type like the last two seasons. Hopefully it continues to show a grounded Green Arrow and he uses more of his arrow gadgets this season. More arrow vs arrow is what I like to see! If it keeps this pace it can be back to the top CW show like it was.… Full Review »
  2. Madisshya
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    Best season of Arrow. After the dissappointing season 4, Arrow is back!! Really loved Prometheus/Adrian Chase as a villain. Josh SegarraBest season of Arrow. After the dissappointing season 4, Arrow is back!! Really loved Prometheus/Adrian Chase as a villain. Josh Segarra nailed it. Hopefully Season 6 also comes out good.… Full Review »
  3. mattn61101
    Dec 1, 2016
    9
    Arrow is back! Arrow works best when it's grounded in reality, which is why the first two seasons were so successful. They learned from theirArrow is back! Arrow works best when it's grounded in reality, which is why the first two seasons were so successful. They learned from their mistakes and are finally going back to their roots with a grounded, tragic, and intriguing villain, charismatic heroes with real problems and struggles, and intense, gritty action. This season has been great so far, and has the potential to be one of the best seasons of the entire show.… Full Review »
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