10 Ways Arrow Would Be Different If It Were On Netflix

10. Less Filler Stories

Despite having 23 episodes a season to Netflix’s 13, Arrow still feels like it gets a lot less done every year. While there is always an over-arcing storyline in play, it’s often put on the back-burner in favour of smaller, one-off adventures. In particular, the middle of the seasons often feel inconsequential and full on villain-of-the-week episodes that don't do much for the overall narrative.

Conversely, Daredevil feels like a singular, extended story. There’s little filler to speak of and every hour is devoted to the core story of the season. Perhaps this is because the show is designed to be binge-watched, and so its flow and focus are noticeably better.

If Arrow was envisioned in a similar fashion, with a shortened, more streamlined episode order, it’s hard to argue that the quality wouldn’t increase monumentally. Quantity does not equal quality and while The CW is always going to want the most content possible, that has clearly come at the expense of the show’s ability to construct a consistently engaging narrative every week.