All you have to do is look at the list of films been released over the last few years to know that Superheroes and comic book properties are very big at the moment. Therefore it's only natural that television would eventually come to represent this but the new shows heading our way next year are going to have stiff competition if Arrow season 3 is even half as good as season 2. While I was fully expecting Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D to be the number 1 TV show this year I've got to admit that I didn't give Arrow much of a look in. This is probably a good time to stress that I shall try to avoid any spoilers for both season 1 and 2 for those who haven't seen the show (why the hell have you not by the way?).
I've got to admit I only stuck with the early part of season 1 because of the looming figure of John Barrowman (Yes big surprise i'm a Doctor Who nerd!!) and theses no denying that the show was a little bit wobbly at first. However, once the show found it's feet (and Emily Bett Rickards) once the show found its feet it became highly enjoyable popcorn television. A brave move in the season finale had my hopes slightly raised for season 2 but I could never have imagine how good the show could get. High credit can go to the writers and producers who seem to either listen to fans or just know when things aren't working and learn from their mistakes. You just have to look at the reaction to the character of Laurel, who became the butt of a lot of the fans joke, and the way that the writers then decided to have the character take a step back and allow other to shine in season 2 and then build the character slowly back up in a way that makes her one of the more interesting prospects for the 3rd season.
It's got to be said that the cast are possibly the shows strongest asset. Not only do the producers choose to keep us nerds excited by casting actors from numerous cult shows (I mean come on both Summer Glau and Sean Maher in season 2 your spoiling us!!) but all the main cast somehow manage to make the characters interesting and lovable at the same time. For example both Willa Holland and Paul Blackthorne's characters could have been those who fall to the side but they have both been superb this season, Blackthorne in particular has become the shows secret gem!! While it was always a risk to add someone new to the equation in a key role it has to be said that Caity Lotz has also been a revelation and its now almost impossible to imagine the show without her. Another key improvement has been the villains and no matter how much I love the aforementioned Mr Barrowman I have to say that this years big bad (For spoilers sakes I shall not name the actor but he's been awesome as well!!) is a huge improvement and actually became one of my favorite characters on the show despite his wicked deeds. Hopefully in season 3 the show can continue to grow at the rate it has this year, however even if it remains this great it will continue to challenge the place in my heart currently held by Game of Thrones, and yes it is that good!!
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