It’s been almost 10 years since the Marvel Cinematic Universe launched, and over the past few years DC and Warner Bros. have been trying to catch up with the DCEU. As far as comic book properties go, there are definitely some interesting things happening on the big screen, but there are a lot of big things happening on the small screen as well.
A few years ago the “Arrowverse” expanded when the CW launched “The Flash” and the universe continues to grow year after year. In December of 2016, stars from “Arrow,” “The Flash,” “Supergirl,” and DC’s “Legends of Tomorrow” all came together to battle the Dominators in the “Invasion!” crossover, and it was a treat to watch for fans.
Although there have been some continuity errors here and there, for the most part the “Arrowverse” has done a great job of connecting all their shows while still allowing each series to maintain its own identity. That’s why it’s so fun to see all the characters come together in the crossovers.
It’s impossible not to compare what’s being done in the “Arrowverse” to what’s being done in the MCU, and during a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Katie McGrath who plays Lena Luthor on “Supergirl” aid she feels that the “Arrowverse” is like “the Avengers of TV in a way.”
“It’s what TV is doing now! You would never have thought that we would see such high production values and such action and such amazing stuff on a TV show, you know five, six years ago. It’s where all the exciting stuff is happening. Berlanti Productions and The CW together have created this world that is… it’s almost like the Avengers of TV in a way. It’s this massive, massive story arcs and interconnecting worlds and things that you never would have imagined it six years ago! And they’re kind of at the forefront of doing that. It’s a bit humbling being part of that.”
It’s hard to disagree with that.
It’s going to be a rough summer for fans of DC shows on the CW, as we won’t be seeing new episodes until October. There’s always reruns right?
