How to Watch the Arrowverse Shows in Order on Netflix in 2022

How to Watch the Arrowverse Shows in Order on Netflix in 2022

Arrowverse is known to be one of the largest and hottest bingers on Netflix worldwide; some people just get the subscription so they can easily access the franchise without worrying about buffering or loading data. Now, if you are one of the newbies and need help with the Arrowverse timeline and how to watch it in order, then we believe you have landed at the right place. 

We have gone through all of the Arrowverse shows and combined a list of them that you can find on Netflix. If you want to watch it, you should finish this article and begin now because there is so much to uncover with all that Arrowverse has in store for fans!

Arrowverse Shows You Can Find on Netflix

Here are all the Arrowverse shows you can find on Netflix as of April 2022:

  1. Arrow ( 7 Seasons and 170 episodes)
  2. The Flash ( 7 Seasons and 151 episodes)
  3. Supergirl ( 6 Seasons and 126 episodes)
  4. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow ( 7 Seasons and 110 episodes)
  5. Black Lightening ( 4 Seasons and 58 episodes)

How to Watch Arrowverse in order of Release 

1. Arrow (2012-2020)

Arrow (2012-2020)

Arrow is an American television series by writer/producers Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg. The series first aired on October 10, 2012, on The CW. 

It follows Oliver Queen, a billionaire playboy who was stranded on a hostile island for five years and now returns to his home of Starling City. He becomes a vigilante who fights crime using archery, martial arts, and technology. 

The series is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Arrow’s first season premiered in 2012 and was met with favorable reviews from critics. It also received positive feedback from viewers, as it averaged 4.34 million viewers for each episode in its first season. The show has been nominated for various awards, including four People’s Choice Awards and one Young Artist Award. The show has also been recognized as one of the most popular TV shows currently being broadcast in America, with audiences averaging over 3 million per episode across all platforms and devices during its seventh season.

Cast

  • Stephen Amell
  • Emily Bett Rickards
  • Katie Cassidy
  • David Ramsey
  • Willa Holland 
  • Colton Haynes
  • Grant Gustin
  • Katrina Law
  • Caity Lolz
  • Josh Segarra
  • Manu Benett
  • Rick Gonzalez
  • Echo Kellum 
  • John Barrowman
  • Summer Glau
  • Sussana Thompson
  • Audrey Marie 
  • Kevin Alejandro
  • Amy Gumenick
  • LaMonica Garrett

2. The Flash (2014-present)

The Flash (2014-present)

The Flash is an American television series by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns. It is based on the DC Comics character Flash (Barry Allen). The show is about Barry Allen, a police scientist who gains the power of super speed after being struck by lightning.

Barry Allen’s father was framed for murder by his mother-in-law and her husband. When he was just a child, his father was convicted and executed in prison, while his mother died from a broken heart. He grew up with Joe West and Iris West as foster parents. Barry became an expert crime scene investigator at the Central City Police Department, working with Detective Joe West and Detective Eddie Thawne, among others.

He also became friends with forensic scientist Dr. Harrison Wells. Barry Allen was created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino in 1959 with his first appearance in “Flash Comics” No. 1. He got his comic book series, “The Flash,” in 1956, and has been a mainstay supporting character of various DC Comics-owned properties ever since the Silver Age of Comic Books.

Cast 

  • Grant Gustin
  • Candice Patton
  • Danielle Panabaker
  • Carlos Valdes
  • Tom Cavanagh
  • Jesse.L.Martin
  • Danielle Nicolet
  • Hartley Sawyer
  • Jessica Parker
  • Jordan Fisher 
  • Tom Felton
  • Rick Cosnett
  • Kayla Compton
  • Shantel VanSanten
  • John Wesley
  • Keiynan Lonsdale 
  • Stephen Amell 
  • Wentworth Miller

3. Supergirl (2015-2021)

Supergirl (2015-2021)

Supergirl is an American superhero action-adventure television series based on the DC Comics character Supergirl.

Supergirl is an American superhero action-adventure television series based on the DC Comics character Supergirl and developed by Greg Berlanti, Ali Adler, and Andrew Kreisberg. The series is a spin-off of the Superman storyline.

The show centers on Kara Zor-El (Kara Danvers), who hid her powers until she was forced to reveal them to protect Earth during a disaster. The show deals with issues that real people face in their lives, such as identity, social responsibility, feminism, and being true to oneself. The show has become a success with many awards and nominations, including a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book.

Cast

  • Melissa Benoist
  • Chyler Leigh
  • Katie McGrath
  • Chris Wood
  • Mehcad Brooks
  • David Harewood
  • Nicole Maines
  • Jesse Rath 
  • Calista Flockhart
  • Tyler Hoechlin
  • Jeremy Jordan
  • Grant Gustin
  • Azlie Tesfai
  • Bitsie Tulloch
  • Odette Annable
  • Amy Jackson
  • Jon Cryer
  • Cara  Buono
  • Staz Nair 
  • Dean Cain
  • Julie Gonzalo
  • Andrea Books 
  • Sam Witwer 
  • Stephen Amell

4. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2016-present)

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2016-present)

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is an American television series that Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim developed. The series premiered on January 21st, 2016, with two back-to-back episodes on The CW in North America. It is a spin-off from Arrow and The Flash, which aired in Fall 2015.

The show is a time-traveling superhero drama set in the Arrowverse. The show follows a team of heroes and antiheroes from both the present day and the future who travel through time to prevent immortal supervillains from destroying the world.

Cast 

  • Caity Lolz 
  • Brandon Routh
  • Dominic Purcell 
  • Tala Ashe 
  • Jes Macallan 
  • Maisie Richardson
  • Nick Zano
  • Franz Drameh
  • Wentworth Miller
  • Arthur Darvill
  • Matt Ryan
  • Amy Pemberton
  • Victor Garber
  • Courtney Ford
  • Olivia Swann
  • Adam Tsekhman
  • Ciara Renee
  • Falk Hentschel
  • Patrick. J. Adams 
  • Ramona Young 
  • Neal McDonough
  • Matt Letscher
  • Tracy Ifeachor 
  • John Noble 
  • Melissa Roxburgh
  • Grant Gustin
  • Melissa Benoist
  • Thomas F. Wilson

5. Black Lightning (2018-2021)

Black Lightning (2018-2021)

Black Lightning is a TV show by Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil. It is a superhero show about a retired superhero named Jefferson Pierce, who was forced to use his electricity power after being attacked in his hometown.

The story follows Jefferson as he tries to protect the people in his community from the Black Lightning, who has been terrorizing Freeland for months. He does this by teaching at an inner-city school and being a father to his two daughters.

The show tackles issues like racial profiling, police brutality, gang violence, poverty, and more. It also deals with topics like religion, sexuality, and gender identity, which we don’t often see on TV shows or movies.

Cast

  • Cress Williams 
  • China Anne McClain
  • Nafessa Williams 
  • Jordan Calloway
  • Christine Adams
  • Krondon
  • Damon Gupton
  • Charibi Dean Kriek
  • James Remar
  • Chantal Thuy
  • William Catlett
  • Jill Scot
  • Madison Bailey
  • Jahking Guillory
  • Laura Kariuki
  • Wayne Brady
  • Al-Jaleel Knox
  • Alphonso A’Qen
  • Kearran Giovani
  • Kyanna Simone 
  • Charmin Lee
  • Yusef Thomas
  • Christopher Ammanuel
  • Bill Duke 
  • Birgundi Baker 
  • Leigh Lawson

FAQs 

1. How can I watch Arrowverse 2022?

Netflix holds the majority of the Arrowverse shows, but the reality is that the universe is massive, so you will need an HBO max subscription in the US. If you include the others, they end by 2022 and makeup 725 episodes across 42 seasons. 

2. What is the correct order to watch the Arrowverse?

The following is the right order to watch the Arrowverse:

  • Arrow (2012-2020)
  • The Flash (2014-present)
  • Supergirl (2015-2021)
  • Vixen (web series, 2015-2016)
  • DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2016-present)
  • Freedom Fighters: The Ray (web series, 2017-2018)
  • Black Lightning (2018-2021)
  • Batwoman (2019-present)
  • Superman and Lois (2021-present)

3. Did Netflix delete Arrow?

No, every season of The CW’s hit season Arrow is now on Netflix and will remain for the years to come. Until, of course, when the contract is up, it will leave Netflix as other shows have. 

Conclusion

You know all there is to know about the Arrowverse shows, now, fans must understand that there might be some cross-overs, but we recommend you binge watch atleast a season of Arrow before you begin with Flash and the other series. This will help build a base, so you know what to expect from each hero and their capacities. All those who have read the comics and are finally watching the shows, remember that what you see is unmatchable!

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