The CW’s DC Era Ends With ‘Superman & Lois’ Finale: Numbers Behind the Enduring Franchise
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Rick Porter
scrn logline
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.
call sheet
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