The biggest reason is how Arrow‘s Season 7 ended ... Also, while The Monitor arriving could be seen as a big clue that Season 8 would lead up “Crisis”, realistically having 10 episodes ...

Stephen Amell's iconic show Arrow received mixed reviews when the endings of two iconic characters was aired on television ...

We’re going to fit it all in, and it’s definitely going to be an amazing season.” Arrow‘s final season will begin Tuesday, October 15th, at 9/8c on The CW.

but will end after a shorter 10-episode season eight. Arrow first came onto our screens in 2012, The CW picked up the TV take on the little know DC hero, with Stephen Amell taking on the titular role.