The CW announced Monday that it has given Arrow a full-season order.
The superhero drama, parts of which were filmed at Hatley Castle in Colwood, is based on DC Comics' Green Arrow. Its première earlier this month drew 4.1 million viewers - making it the CW's most watched telecast of any show in three years and its most watched première since Vampire Diaries. It maintained its audience in the age 18-34 and 18-49 demographics in its second week.
"Our strategy of rolling out our new fall schedule later in the year really paid off for The CW on several levels, especially with Arrow . . ." CW president Mark Pedowitz said in a statement.
Stephen Amell, who stars as billionaire playboy turned vigilante Oliver Queen, took to Twitter to express his delight: "Best way to start a Monday? Getting picked up for your back nine episodes. Thwick," he said.
The Wednesday drama is the network's first pickup for the fall.
