The Flash And Arrow Are The Same Show

Let me start off by saying I like both The Flash and Arrow television shows. They are essentially the same though. Knowing that won’t stop me from watching future episodes, but I think the CW may want to make some changes to improve one or the other and help differentiate them to fans.

-Both have superheroes who protect their city (Green Arrow-Starling City/The Flash-Central City)

-Both have teams who know their identity (Felicity, Diggle, Roy, Laurel/Caitlin, Cisco, Wells, Joe)

-Both have media code names (The Arrow, The Vigilante/The Streak)

-Both have love interests (Laurel, Sara, Felicity/Iris)

-Both have genius women (Felicity/Caitlin)

-Both have black law enforcement or military males (Diggle/Joe)

-Both have different villains every episode

There are some differences, but they are greatly outweighed by the similarities. Arrow has flashbacks and The Flash is dealing with his Father’s wrongful incarceration. We also don’t know what’s going on with Doctor Harrison Wells yet, but it’s likely he’ll end up evil like Malcolm Merlyn.

Again, I enjoy both shows. I just feel as though the CW is being lazy by not making each unique and different while keeping them connected.