'Arrow' Played Crucial Role in Sustaining The CW, Says EP Marc Guggenheim

Guggenheim reveals the series carried the weight of keeping the network alive during its run from 2012 to 2020.

Overview

Marc Guggenheim discussed the high stakes for 'Arrow' in a recent podcast interview.
The show was pivotal in maintaining The CW's viability, according to Warner Bros. TV chairman Peter Roth.
'Arrow' led to the creation of the 'Arrowverse,' spawning successful spin-offs like 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl.'
Guggenheim believes the series wouldn't have the same creative freedom under the current Nexstar regime.
Stephen Amell, who played Oliver Queen, has expressed mixed feelings about the future of the character in new DC projects.