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The CW debuted in September 2006 after CBS and Warner Bros. teamed up to create a new TV network. Its name combines the first letter of "CBS" and "Warner Bros." Early on, the CW was best known for teen dramas, thanks to series such as Gossip Girl, Supernatural, and The Vampire Diaries. Later, the network saw success with genre programming, beginning with 2012's Arrow. The eight-season action-superhero drama earned accolades from critics and viewers alike. Its success spawned a whole universe — the Arrowverse — comprising seven TV series: Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, Batwoman, and Superman & Lois. The CW's most popular current shows include the teen drama Riverdale, adapted from the Archie comics; the football drama All American; The Flash; the fantasy drama Legacies; the mystery series Nancy Drew; and the action/superhero drama Batwoman.
- Year founded: 2006
- Top programs: Riverdale, All American, The Flash, Legacies, Nancy Drew, Batwoman, DC's Stargirl
- How to watch: Direct local TV, the CW app, cable and satellite providers, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, the CW app, Netflix
- Cost: Free on direct local TV or the CW app, but only the latest few episodes; $8.99-$15.99 per month for the CW on Netflix, but not the most recent seasons; $64.99 per month via Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV for on-demand streaming
- Most popular original series, movies, and shows: Gossip Girl, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, Riverdale, Arrow, Smallville
- Best known for: Action-superhero dramas, teen soaps
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Published on September 13, 2024

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Here’s When Penn Badgley Learned the Truth About Dan on ‘Gossip Girl’

Penn Badgley recently revealed when he learned the truth about what his "Gossip Girl" character Dan Humphrey was really up to.

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Penn Badgley Thinks Dan Humphrey and Joe Goldberg Would ‘Hate’ Each Other

Just because Penn Badgley's most popular TV characters are alike, doesn't mean they'd get along. The actor explains.

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Some might be surprised to learn that a 'Riverdale' movie was almost made before the TV show.

by Ashley Swallow

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Lili Reinhart Says She’ll Miss Betty — But Not ‘Riverdale’

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by Amanda Mullen

‘Stargirl’ Season 2: Will Green Lantern’s Daughter Return?

'Stargirl' Season 2 has introduced many new heroes and villains, but one of the most noteworthy was Green Lantern's daughter, Jennie. She left town in episode 2, but will she return to help Courtney and the JSA fight Eclipso?

by Sarah Little

‘All American’: Daniel Ezra Listened to This Rapper to Perfect His American Accent

Daniel Ezra is best known for playing Spencer James on The CW series 'All American.' The British actor explains the method used to perfect his American accent for the show

by Karelle McKay

‘All American’: Everything We Know About the ‘Homecoming’ Spinoff

'All American: Homecoming' is a spinoff series that will air on The CW in 2022. Here's everything we know so far about the spinoff series.

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‘Stargirl’ Season 2 Episode 9 Preview: Is Jay Garrick Alive?

Jay Garrick, aka The Flash, is making his debut in 'Stargirl' Season 2 Episode 9, but it seems that he will only appear in flashbacks given that the show claimed he died years ago. But anything is possible in the world of 'Stargirl,' so fans might just see him in the present-day.

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‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ Season 7 Poster Shows the Legends Embracing the ’20s

'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' Season 7 kicks off with the Legends stuck in the '20s thanks to an attack on the Waverider in the season 6 finale. A new poster depicts the characters decked out in '20s fashion.

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‘Stargirl’ Season 2: Photos Reveal First Look at Jay Garrick in Episode 9

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‘Batwoman’ Season 3: Release Date, Trailer, Cast, and How to Watch

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‘Riverdale’ Season 5 Finale: Release Date, Plot, and How to Watch the Episode When It Airs

Riverdale Season 5 brought fans of The CW series a chapter unlike any they’d seen before — mostly because it catapulted its main characters seven years into the future, bypassing their college years and jumping straight into adulthood. Naturally, the relationships between Archie (KJ Apa), Veronica (Camila Mendes), Jughead (Cole Sprouse), and Betty (Lili Reinhart) …

by Amanda Mullen

‘Stargirl’ Actor John Wesley Shipp Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Jay Garrick Episode

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‘All American’: 4 Questions Fans Want Answered In Season 4

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‘Stargirl’ Season 2 Actor Anjelika Washington Cried While Filming Scenes For Episode 8

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‘Stargirl’ Actor Cameron Gellman Describes Season 2 as ‘Real Chaos’

'Stargirl' Season 2 Episode 8 ended with Rick in handcuffs, and Cameron Gellman previews where his character goes from there and his take on this terrifying season.

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‘Stargirl’ Season 2 Recap: [Spoiler] Arrested in Episode 8

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Is ‘Stargirl’ Renewed for Season 3?

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When Does ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ Return for Season 7?

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‘Stargirl’ Season 2 Episode 8 Preview: Will Rick Reach His Breaking Point?

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‘Riverdale’ Season 5: Betty and Archie Could Make a Comeback Before the Finale

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‘Stargirl’: Is Brainwave Really Dead?

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