Arrow is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and HBO Max, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX Premium, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. With 8 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 6,395 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Stephen Amell's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Arrow arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting gives Arrow its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man, determined to clean up the city as a hooded vigilante armed with a bow. Stephen Amell and David Ramsey lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. 8 seasons (2012–2020) gave the story room most shows never get. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Arrow passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Arrow delivers. If you have already watched Watchmen, Arrow is a natural next step. The 8-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Watch Stephen Amell work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Arrow wrapped up in 2020, created by Andrew Kreisberg, Greg Berlanti and Marc Guggenheim — and 8 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.