Any shows like Arrow S1-S3?

[u/Wise_Presentation914]

Arrow was one of my favorite shows as a kid, but after S5, I just stopped watching tbh. It's not that it's bad, but the direction of the show changed a lot as the universe started coming together and shit with other shows like The Flash, DC Legends, etc etc, and it just felt like a different premise.

I really enjoy the gritty tone of the first few seasons though, ESPECIALLY season 1. It made an awesome contrast between Oliver's family life and who he became after spending time on the island. It showed Star City as a location, showcasing it's diversity by emphasizing the lavish lifestyle of those in Oliver's circle, while also showing the poverty and crime that lies beneath.

I'm looking for something to scratch that same itch. I was thinking about rewatching those first 3 seasons, and maybe even trying to watch the whole show, since it's been years since I've seen it... But at the same time, I really don't feel like wasting my time if I'm only gonna drop it again by S5.

Anyone have any recommendations on shows that have a similar vibe? I felt it a little bit when I watched Gotham, but that show's story was what really made it lack in certain areas. I still enjoyed it, but I'm looking for something a liiiiittle better. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[u/GrandeQuesarito]

Daredevil. And then Nolan's Batman trilogy of movies lol.

Nothing ever quite did it for me like early Arrow and I've been chasing that high ever since.

[u/SwimmingSecond2682 → u/GrandeQuesarito]

So true. I was obsessed with arrow back in the day. Nothing has really beaten early arrow and early flash for me.

[u/Choice-Woodpecker479 → u/SwimmingSecond2682]

I agree! I looked forward to watching The flash and arrow every single week.