Press Release
The CW Network has given early pickups to three of its hit series for next season, including freshman hit ARROW, its top-rated drama THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and fan favorite SUPERNATURAL, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. All three shows will return in Fall 2013.
“We said last year that one of our goals was to establish building blocks to grow on, and now with our new hit ARROW and fan favorite SUPERNATURAL on Wednesday night, and the continued success of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES on Thursday, we’ve been able to do that,” said Pedowitz. “Not only do ARROW, SUPERNATURAL, and THE VAMPIRE DIARIES perform well on-air, they’re also extremely successful for us both digitally and socially. I’m thrilled to have all three shows returning to our schedule next season.”
One of the true breakout hits of the season, ARROW posted The CW’s best series premiere since 2009 and currently stands as the network’s most watched show (4.3mil). Heading into its fifth season next fall, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES remains The CW’s highest rated series in target demographics, including adults 18-34 and women 18-34. THE VAMPIRE DIARIES also continues to be one of the network’s top performing shows digitally and socially; in fact, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES recently topped Trendrr’s list as network TV’s #1 social program for the week of January 21–27
The Winchester brothers of SUPERNATURAL will continue to fight the forces of evil for a ninth season. Since being paired with ARROW on Wednesday this year, SUPERNATURAL has seen a dramatic uptick in its ratings from last season, rising 15% among total viewers, 10% in adults 18-34 and 18% in adults 18-49.
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While it’s not quite the Green Arrow I know and love, I have to admit I’ve grown fond of the show. It’s still a little too much like Nolan’s Batman, and I’m having trouble seeing Katie Cassidy as Black Canary, but otherwise the characters are starting to grow on me.
Agree with you Blue Yonder, its definitely not the normal DCU Green Arrow. Its definitely the closest we’ve ever gotten to a good batman style show on TV. Definitely good news. I for one like the differences, and how nothing can be taken for granted as far as holding to the comics.
This is my guilty pleasure show and I still like it.
They’ve done a decent job at laying down the groundwork and characterizations.
I look forward to their second season and what they will build with it all.
Totally agree. It’s definitely a guilty pleasure, though I’m really looking forward to seeing what they do with Slade Wilson in future episodes.