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What should we call the Arrowverse after Arrow ends?

By Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr, Kevin M. Gallagher, Jr

Supergirl -- ÒCrisis On Infinite Earths: Part OneÒ -- Image Number: SPG509b_BTS_0440r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl, Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer/Atom, Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Ruby Rose as Kate Kane/Batwoman, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, Grant Gustin as The Flash, David Harewood as Hank Henshaw/JÕonn JÕonzz, Jesse Rath as Brainiac-5, (Bottom Row: Audrey Marie Anderson as Harbinger, Katherine McNamara as Mia, Caity Lotz as Sara Lance/White Canary, Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Supergirl -- ÒCrisis On Infinite Earths: Part OneÒ -- Image Number: SPG509b_BTS_0440r.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl, Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer/Atom, Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow, Ruby Rose as Kate Kane/Batwoman, Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers, Grant Gustin as The Flash, David Harewood as Hank Henshaw/JÕonn JÕonzz, Jesse Rath as Brainiac-5, (Bottom Row: Audrey Marie Anderson as Harbinger, Katherine McNamara as Mia, Caity Lotz as Sara Lance/White Canary, Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent/Superman and Bitsie Tulloch as Lois Lane -- Photo: Katie Yu/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /
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The Flash — “Elseworlds, Part 1” — Image Number: FLA509a_0399b2.jpg — Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent and Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW — © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved
The Flash — “Elseworlds, Part 1” — Image Number: FLA509a_0399b2.jpg — Pictured (L-R): Tyler Hoechlin as Clark Kent and Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl — Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW — © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved /

The Superverse

With Superman & Lois coming soon to The CW, the symbol of hope will reign supreme. When Supergirl first debuted on July 8th, 2015, it was a bit of a shock that it would be part of the CBS lineup versus The CW’s. One could assume the network thought a show with Super in the title may attract a broader audience than Arrow or The Flash. The biggest letdown to fans was not knowing if this Berlanti-DC Comics show would get a chance to play with his other shows. Rumors persisted until February of 2016 when Deadline confirmed Grant Gustin would guest star on Supergirl–the multiverse was expanding.

Pro: The Super family likely has some longevity to it. Supergirl is in its fifth season and has already been renewed for a sixth, while Superman & Lois has been given a direct to series order. Unless the audience sleeps on this new show, it will likely have a life of its own for a few years. Kara and Kal very well could be the face of The CW at some point.

Con: The Superverse isn’t specific enough. The general audience may very well see “Super” and assume it’s because these shows have characters with superpowers. Suddenly, grandmom–who loves you very much and is trying to connect with you–starts asking if Hawkeye and the Green Arrow are going to meet in the next Superverse crossover.

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