Arrow helped define a defining era of superhero TV, spawning a vast shared universe and a memorable team in Star City. After the finale, the cast moved on to a mix of stage, screen, and more, pursuing fresh roles and passions. Here’s a current snapshot of where the core Team Arrow players have landed since Star City’s days.
Colin Donnell — Tommy Merlyn
Donnell left Arrow after season one, with Tommy Merlyn’s arc ending in a dramatic farewell. He later made crossover appearances in the broader Arrowverse as alternate versions of the character and kept acting across TV and stage. Beyond Arrow, he returned to Broadway and has taken on high‑profile drama projects and a few streaming roles in recent years.
Susanna Thompson — Moira Queen
Thompson played Moira Queen for the first two seasons, with her fate sealed by a Deathstroke confrontation. She has since reappeared in Arrowverse timelines and moved on to TV work in Timeless, followed by parts in The Public, Malignant, and Truth Be Told.
Manu Bennett — Slade Wilson / Deathstroke
Bennett’s Deathstroke remained a standout, returning to the franchise beyond Arrow’s run. He later led in The Shannara Chronicles, hosted The Summit (2024), and has continued with notable work in global TV, including ongoing projects in New Zealand productions.
Katie Cassidy — Laurel Lance / Black Canary
Cassidy spent much of Arrow as Laurel Lance, a trajectory cut short by her character’s death in season four. She later returned in alternate Laurel variants, including Black Siren, across the later seasons. Off screen, she has kept busy with independent films and ongoing TV work, with multiple projects in production.
John Barrowman — Malcolm Merlyn
Barrowman’s Merlyn became a recurring menace and occasional ally within Arrow and crossover events. He balanced Arrowverse duties with his Doctor Who legacy, and his on‑screen appearances have slowed in recent years as he continues to perform on stage and in concert tours.
Josh Segarra — Adrian Chase / Prometheus
Segarra’s season five portrayal of Prometheus left a lasting impression on the city’s vigilante mythos. Since Arrow, he has built a varied TV résumé with roles on Orange Is the New Black, The Other Two, and AJ and the Queen. He’s also popped up in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Scream 6, Heels, and The Big Door Prize.
Paul Blackthorne — Quentin Lance
Quentin Lance served as a grounded counterpoint to Arrow’s chaos. He was written out in season 6, and Blackthorne moved on to roles like The InBetween and, more recently, appearances on Magnum P.I. and The Company You Keep, among other credits.
Willa Holland — Thea Queen / Speedy
Thea became a core ally early on, evolving into Speedy before the show steered in new directions. Post‑Arrow, Holland has done voice work for Kingdom Hearts and taken on film projects, with plans for an adaptation of The Mortuary Assistant in the works.
Colton Haynes — Roy Harper / Arsenal
Colton Haynes’ Roy Harper was a fixture in seasons 1–3 and made returns across later years. He branched into blockbuster and genre fare, including San Andreas and Scream Queens, plus high‑profile TV work and film roles that kept him in the public eye.
Echo Kellum — Curtis Holt / Mr. Terrific
Kellum joined Arrow in season 4 as a tech‑savvy ally who evolves into Mr. Terrific. After the series, he shifted into a range of voice roles in animation, plus film and TV work including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, and The Big Door Prize.
Rick Gonzales — Rene Ramirez / Wild Dog
Gonzales joined in season 5 as Wild Dog and remained a core cast member through the finale. Beyond Arrow, he led roles in Law & Order: Organized Crime and The Lost Symbol, and contributed voice work to Predator: Killer of Killers.
Juliana Harkavy — Dinah Drake / Black Canary
Dinah Drake joined late in season 5 as a new Black Canary, bringing a sonic edge to Team Arrow. She stayed through the series’ end, and Arrow’s planned Green Arrow and the Canaries spinoff was canceled during the pandemic. Since then, Harkavy has kept a low on‑screen profile with a few credits and future projects in development.
Emily Bett Rickards — Felicity Smoak
Felicity Smoak stood at the center of Arrow’s heart, becoming Oliver’s confidant and eventual partner. Rickards exited during season 8 to start a new life beyond the show, later pursuing film projects such as Queen of the Ring and other acting work.
David Ramsey — John Diggle / Spartan
Diggle stood as a central Arrowverse figure for all eight seasons and beyond, with Ramsey later exploring a Justice U project that never materialized. He has remaining TV work across The Rookie: Feds, Bel‑Air, and other projects, while staying tied to the wider DC universe.
Stephen Amell — Oliver Queen / Green Arrow
Amell carried the show’s torch across its eight seasons, transforming Oliver from a vigilante into a multiverse‑spanning figure. After Arrow, he led Heels on Starz, then pursued a Suits: LA spinoff that didn’t last, keeping him active in genre and television projects.
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