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The CW’s DC Era Ends With ‘Superman & Lois’ Finale: Numbers Behind the Enduring Franchise

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Rick Porter
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The CW's DC era comes to an end with the series finale of 'Superman & Lois,' marking the conclusion of a groundbreaking TV franchise that defined the network for over a decade.
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  • The 'Superman & Lois' finale flashes forward several decades, precluding any continuation of the show, as the network and DC parent company Warner Bros. Discovery shift their focus to different programming approaches.
  • The CW's DC universe, known as the Arrowverse, spanned 10 series over 46 combined seasons, producing a total of 817 episodes - more than all but three other major TV franchises since 1990.
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Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Grant Gustin, The CW, Warner Bros. Discovery, DC Studios, Berlanti Productions, ARRAY Filmworks, Superman & Lois, Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, Black Lightning, Batwoman, Stargirl, Gotham Knights, Naomi
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