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OUT NOWReleased 28 September 2010

What to watch before DC Showcase: Green Arrow

3 titles · 163h 18m to catch up

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163h 18mRuntime
24wWeeks at 7h/week

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These earlier stories offer the clearest character and continuity context for DC Showcase: Green Arrow.

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Smallville

A separate adaptation of Green Arrow; useful for comparison, but unrelated to DC Showcase: Green Arrow’s story continuity.

152h 55m★ 8.2
02Birds of Prey poster
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Birds of Prey

A separate adaptation of Black Canary; useful for comparison, but unrelated to DC Showcase: Green Arrow’s story continuity.

9h 8m★ 6.2
03Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths poster
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Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths

A separate adaptation of Black Canary; useful for comparison, but unrelated to DC Showcase: Green Arrow’s story continuity.

1h 15m★ 7.3
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DC Showcase: Green Arrow

Available since 28 September 2010. Open the title page for its synopsis, cast, trailer, and place in the wider DC catalogue.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to watch everything before DC Showcase: Green Arrow?

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How long does it take to catch up before DC Showcase: Green Arrow?

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