Arrow Ending: 5 Spin-Offs That Could Replace It

3. Deathstroke

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You know something, kid? A Deathstroke TV series would be the perfect way of carrying on Arrow's legacy.

Like Oliver Queen, Slade Wilson has been an integral part of Arrow since the very beginning, as the pair met on Lian Yu before grief (and a lot of Mirkauru) forced him to become the deadly assassin known as Deathstroke. Unfortunately, he hasn't received anywhere near as much attention as his former friend. While this is understandable, given that Oliver is the protagonist of the show, Slade is an equally rich character, and actor Manu Bennett would be more than capable of leading his own show.

Much like Constantine, a Deathstroke TV series would ensure that the darkness Arrow birthed would remain alive and well. But more than that, it would also match Arrow's more grounded approach, being the perfect contrast to the colourful craziness of The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl, while also pushing the boundaries a little further due to Deathstroke's more brutal style.

With the character now on a more redemptive path and the introduction of both his children, there is an abundance of potential when it comes to Slade and, quite frankly, it will be travesty if we never get to see it fully explored.

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