7 Theories On How Arrow Will End

Arrow's impending end still doesn't feel real. The show has been a pillar of superhero television for almost a decade now, revolutionizing the genre for a new generation and, in spite of a number of lulls throughout its run, it remains one of the most popular shows on TV. But alas, Oliver Queen's unforgettable story will conclude in a matter of weeks.

Naturally, the show's imminent demise has fans both upset and intrigued. On one hand, they're heartbroken at the thought of the Emerald Archer's adventures coming to an end while, on the other, they're curious as to how the writers will bring the Green Arrow's journey full-circle - especially when the Arrowverse will be carrying on without him in the four current (and two future) spin-off shows.

Speaking of those shows, Arrow has played a major role in this season's Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover with The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Batwoman and, as a result, that is expected to play a part in the show's series finale. Understandably, this has spawned a number of interesting options as to how the show will ultimately bow out and some of the things that might go down in the finale.

Perhaps the most obvious theory of them all, fans have been convinced before the final season even began that The Monitor's prophecy will play out exactly as he predicted and that Oliver Queen will indeed end up sacrificing himself during the Crisis.

Those who have seen Crisis On Infinite Earths will know that a version of that prophecy came to pass shockingly early as the Emerald Archer perished after attempting save Earth-38 from an army of Shadow Demons and that he was subsequently brought back to life by his family and friends to become something else - The Spectre.

But the Crisis isn't over yet, so could Oliver end up taking his new persona to the dawn of time and do battle with the Anti-Monitor before suffering another untimely death? Sacrificing it all in the crossover's two-part finale sure would be a triumphant end for the hero who created the Arrowverse - and it would allow for a finale that would pay tribute to him - but would the writers really go there a second time?