Arrow Timeline ( Real )

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October 10, 2012

Arrow TV Series Premiere

The television series Arrow premiered on The CW, introducing viewers to the story of Oliver Queen as the vigilante archer.

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October 9, 2013

Season 2 Premiere of Arrow

The second season of Arrow began airing, expanding the storyline and character development.

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October 8, 2014

Season 3 Premiere of Arrow

The third season of Arrow was released, continuing the adventures of Oliver Queen and his allies.

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October 7, 2015

Season 4 Premiere of Arrow

The fourth season of Arrow premiered, exploring new threats and deepening the series' mythology.

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October 5, 2016

Season 5 Premiere of Arrow

The fifth season of Arrow started airing, introducing new characters and story arcs.

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October 12, 2017

Season 6 Premiere of Arrow

The sixth season of Arrow premiered, continuing the narrative of Oliver Queen's journey.

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October 15, 2018

Season 7 Premiere of Arrow

The seventh season of Arrow began, furthering the development of the show's central themes.

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October 15, 2019

Season 8 Premiere of Arrow

The eighth and final season of Arrow premiered, initiating the series' concluding story arc.

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January 28, 2020

Arrow Series Finale

Arrow aired its series finale, concluding the story of Oliver Queen and ending the show's run after eight seasons.

Arrow Timeline ( Fictional )

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2006-2011

Oliver Queen's Shipwreck and Island Survival

Oliver Queen is shipwrecked on Lian Yu and survives for five years, honing his skills and facing numerous challenges.

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2011

Return to Starling City

Oliver Queen returns to Starling City after five years presumed dead, beginning his journey as the vigilante Green Arrow.

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Late 2011

First Night as The Hood

Oliver dons the hood and embarks on his mission to fight crime and corruption in Starling City.

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2012

Formation of Team Arrow

Oliver forms a team including John Diggle and Felicity Smoak to assist in his vigilante mission.

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2012

Confrontation with Malcolm Merlyn - Undertaking

Oliver faces Malcolm Merlyn, who plans to destroy the Glades in Starling City, leading to a major conflict.

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2013

Slade Wilson's Betrayal

Slade Wilson, once an ally on Lian Yu, becomes an enemy and targets Oliver and his loved ones.

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2014

The Death of Laurel Lance

Laurel Lance dies, profoundly affecting the team and Oliver’s mission.

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2015

Oliver Becomes Mayor of Star City

Oliver Queen is elected mayor, balancing public service with his vigilante activities.

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2016

Rise of Prometheus

A new, skilled adversary named Prometheus emerges, challenging Oliver both physically and psychologically.

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2017

Oliver’s Imprisonment and Escape

Oliver is framed and imprisoned, later escaping to continue his fight in Star City.

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2019

Oliver Announces Secret Identity Publicly

Oliver reveals to the public that he is the Green Arrow, changing his relationship with the city and allies.

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2019

Death of Oliver Queen

Oliver Queen sacrifices himself during the Crisis on Infinite Earths to save the multiverse.