According to AI, Arrow is the worst of the Arrowverse shows

Arrow might have been the show that launched the entire Arrowverse, but in the eyes of AI the DC show is the worst of all the Arrowverse shows… 

Over the years, the Arrowverse grew into one of the most successful franchises we’ve ever seen on the small screen spawning a number of spinoffs.

What made the Arrowverse so special is that each show was so tonally unique in the approaches it took to telling stories and the topics they addressed. However, it is fair to say that not every show in the franchise was strong as others, which had created a lot of talk among fans regarding what the worst Arrowverse show is.

Each fan has their own unique thoughts, but which show does AI think is the worst Arrowverse show? We asked ChatGPT’s AI this very question and were stunned when it dubbed Arrow the worst of all the Arrowverse shows.

What is the worst Arrowverse show? (According to AI)

According to AI, Arrow is the worst of the Arrowverse shows due to a number of reasons including how it handled certain character’s development, its formulaic approach to storytelling, and how it lost its way as the show went on. Here is ChatGPT’s AI’s exact thoughts on why Arrow is the worst show in the franchise:

"It’s difficult for me to admit that not every show in the Arrowverse has hit the mark. While it’s subjective, many fans have voiced their opinions on what they consider the weakest entry in the franchise. One show that often comes up in these discussions is Arrow.Now, before you grab your bow and arrow, let me explain. Arrow was the show that kick-started the entire Arrowverse and brought gritty, grounded superhero storytelling to television. It had its fair share of compelling storylines, intense action sequences, and charismatic characters. However, as the series progressed over its eight-season run, some fans felt that it began to lose its way.One common criticism of Arrow is its tendency to fall into repetitive patterns. The show often relied on a formulaic structure, with Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow, constantly facing new threats that felt eerily similar to previous ones. This led to a sense of predictability and a lack of innovation, which can be frustrating for viewers who crave fresh and inventive storytelling.Another point of contention was the show’s handling of certain characters. While Arrow introduced us to a diverse range of heroes and villains from the DC comics, not all of them received the development they deserved. Some characters were underutilized or poorly written, which dampened the impact of their arcs and made it challenging to fully invest in their journeys.Furthermore, as the Arrowverse expanded and new shows like The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow joined the fray, some fans felt that Arrow started to pale in comparison. The other shows brought their own unique styles and tones, often offering more lighthearted and fantastical adventures that resonated with audiences. This made Arrow seem relatively darker and grittier by comparison, which may not have appealed to everyone."

Okay, AI really came for Arrow with its answer but we can’t say we disagree with everything it had to say as it touched on some very valid reasons for selecting Arrow to be the worst of the Arrowverse franchise.

While the series did help to launch the franchise that would become known as the Arrowverse, the show did struggle with inconsistency with its storytelling and did have a tendency to become a bit predictable as the years went by due to its formulaic structure.

And AI is also not wrong that the show mishandled several characters over the course of its run leading to poorly written storylines and many amazing characters being underutilized. Take the handling of characters such as Laurel Lance, Nyssa Raatko, Tommy Merlyn, and Wildcat just to name a few.

Still, to name the show that literally launched the entire franchise the worst of the bunch? That seems a bit harsh and seems to overlook all of the amazing things the show did achieve over the year.

Sure there were some low points in the show’s run, but there were also some amazing stories told across the show and some incredible character development for key members of the cast who the writers did dedicate time to fleshing out as the show went on. And let’s face it, there is no Arrowverse without Arrow.