Hannah Warren
Multimedia Reporter
hbwarren@uab.edu
Being in quarantine may make it easier to catch up on your favorite shows, but what are you going to watch when you finish them? It can be daunting to go through all of Netflix or Hulu to find something new, so here are a few series that may be perfect for you to binge-watch next.
Arrow
This series follows the journey of Oliver Queen from playboy to hero. Unlike superheroes in other shows, Oliver has no special abilities, like super speed or strength. He goes up against tragedy, villains, and other challenges along the way that mold him into the Green Arrow. Throughout its eight-season run, Arrow had many crossovers with other CW Network shows. Some of the crossovers were with The Flash, Supergirl, and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. You can check out all eight seasons on Netflix.
Gotham
Gotham tells the stories of Detective James Gordon and young Bruce Wayne. At the start of the show, Gordon and Bruce meet at the scene where Bruce’s parents were killed. The series focuses on Gordon as he goes up against many of Batman’s well-known villains that are just getting their criminal careers started. Throughout the show, Bruce begins to grow an interest in fighting the criminals of Gotham and begins his training to become Batman. You can watch all five seasons on Netflix.
The Flash
This series takes us alongside Barry Allen as he navigates his new life as a hero. Barry was struck by lightning and woke up from a coma with super speed. He learns to use this new ability to protect his city and those that he loves. This series has crossovers with other CW Network shows including Arrow, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl. You can catch the first five seasons on Netflix and watch new episodes on the CW Network.
Smallville
This series follows Clark Kent on his journey to become Superman, beginning with discovering his powers. During the course of the series, Clark navigates high school and starts working at the Daily Planet. He meets many friends and foes along the way. Clark faces many challenges as he figures out who he is and who he wants to be. You can check out all 10 seasons on Hulu.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow follows the adventures of a team of legends that were recruited by Rip Hunter to travel through time and save history. These legends come from many walks of life, some even former criminals. As the team comes together they embark on many wild adventures. This series has crossovers with other CW Network shows including The Flash, Supergirl, and Arrow. You can check out the first four seasons on Netflix and catch new episodes on the CW Network.
