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The CWis a relatively new American boob tube channel , but in its lifespan , it has gift a platform to some incredibly pop shows . The CW was first broadcast in 2006 as the replacement to UPN , or the United Paramount connection , and The WB . The connection was a Modern dwelling house for shows that were founded by its two parent companies , CBS and Warner Bros. , which is actually how it derives its name by using the initials of both companies .

The old company had established a history of creating television receiver shows for old teenager and new adult . However , with mergers between larger corporations and both line releasing similar content , or at least contentedness aim at alike hearing , it made sense to merge the two . From then on , the subject matter being create and released became more focussed and get in touch with the consultation more strongly , until it became the juggernaut it is today , with an ever - growing list of original title of respect to its name .

The CW ’s All American is back with a time of year 6 premiere full of answered dubiousness , Modern character , and more dramatic storylines than ever .

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15Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Released In 2015

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create by and asterisk Rachel Bloom , Crazy Ex - Girfriend is a comedy serial about Rebecca Bunch , a high - powered New York City lawyer who suddenly decides to exterminate her life and move to small - townspeople California after a opportunity encounter with her X - boyfriend Josh , played by Vincent Rodriguez III . As Rebecca begins to work up her new life sentence in West Covina and undertake to deliver the goods Josh back , she must grapple with several obstacles to her dreams including Josh ’s current lady friend , the disapproval of her mother , and the ever - evolving thought of what she actually wants her life to face like .

Crazy Ex - Girlfriendis a showthat experience a fair amount of success on The CW.The net has premiere and invalidate many shows within a brusque menstruum so as to find the shows that work best and this is understandably one that made sense for The CW . It originally premiered in 2015 , and ran for four seasons before reaching a born stopping percentage point .

The rom - com musical serial never really spike in evaluation , but the serial did savor a significant amount of critical acclaim during it ’s run . The show won Primetime Emmys , Golden Globe Awards , and Critics Choice Awards during its release , validating the quality of the series overall . While it may not be high on everyone ’s list , it is surely a show worth revisiting with a bang-up style of comedy and a gifted cast and crew behind it .

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Although there have been many successful appearance on The CW , not all serial publication can be hit . These shows break down to bring home the bacon and have since been forget .

14One Tree Hill

Released In 2003

With the show ’s nine - time of year run concluding in 2012 , it spent most of it ’s time air on The CW , which make it a spot on this listing .

One Tree Hillbegan airing in 2003 , just a few years before The WB bring together with UPN to become The CW . Despite this , with the show ’s nine - season footrace concluding in 2012 , it spend most of it ’s time air on The CW , which earned it a pip on this list . The serial was also creditworthy for launch the calling ofcelebrities like Chad Michael Murrayand James Lafferty .

The serial is a teenaged drama show that follows Lucas ( Murray ) and Nathan Scott ( Lafferty ) , two brothers from the small Ithiel Town of Tree Hill . There is romance , dramatic play , and plenty of conflict in the show , which made it a huge achiever among younger viewing audience , which in turn won the serial publication a Teen Choice Award early in its run . As the serial developed , and the characters acquire up , the story got deeper and more intriguing , as the quality grew with the consultation .

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13iZombie

After being turned into a zombi , medical occupier Liv must periodically feast on human brains to keep the appearing of being human and lead a job at a morgue to sate her thirst . When she discovers that eating a corpse ’s learning ability give her impermanent access to their skills , traits , and memories , Liv make up one’s mind to use her gift to help solve murders .

The CW does many things well , but supernatural dramatic event lean to standout on the net for being innovative , clever , and thoroughly entertaining.iZombie , starring Rose McIver , does all of that and more in a witty , and tense adjective dramatic play series . McIver plays Dr. Liv Moore who has the tough luck of becoming a zombi . However , her dying is also one of her smashing assets .

Whenever Liv devour the brain of the deceased , she is capable to inherit some of their memories . Of course , this fall in incredibly handy when the bodies are victims of execution mysteries , and Liv becomes an priceless asset to the local palladium in helping solve crimes . The assumption is wacky , but the execution is point on , and it all sum up up to a with child clip .

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Not all shows about the undead are created equal , but these Netflix Zombies are some of the best that TV has to offer .

12Superman & Lois

Released In 2021

Based on the characters from DC Comics , Superman & Lois follows Clark Kent and Lois Lane , attempting to exist a muted life in Smallville with their duplicate Son Jonathan and Jordan . Unfortunately for the couple , their lives bear on to be set up by Clark ’s superhero identity and tycoon . Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch star as Clark and Lois , with Jordan Elsass and Alex Garfin portray the couple ’s sons .

Of course , considering Warner Bros. possession of the DC Comics TV and Film rights , The CW is also home to many incredible superhero shows , including the whole Arrowverse . Superman & Loiswas the latest entrance into the Arrowverse , with much looser connectedness to previous shows than its predecessors . However , with a fresh unexampled take on a Superman story where Clark Kent is all grown up , the series proved to be fantastically popular .

Despite many of the other DC Comics - based display being canceled so as to avoid any confusedness or convergence with the incoming James Gunn DCU , Superman & Loismanaged to reserve its ground and was renewed for a 4th and final season in 2023 ( viaVariety).The show watch Superman as a begetter , with two teenage male child , and Lois Lane , who married Clark years prior , and has an established career as a famous journalist . The show was a fresh Modern take on the eld sure-enough story , and it had a great cast of actors lend it to life .

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Created by and starring Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girfriend is a comedy series about Rebecca Bunch, a high-powered New York City lawyer who suddenly decides to uproot her life and move to small-town California after a chance encounter with her ex-boyfriend Josh, played by Vincent Rodriguez III. As Rebecca begins to build her new life in West Covina and attempts to win Josh back, she must contend with several obstacles to her dreams including Josh’s current girlfriend, the disapproval of her mother, and the ever-evolving idea of what she actually wants her life to look like.

11Gossip Girl

Released In 2007

Set in New York , 2021 ’s Gossip Girl chronicle the lives of a novel generation of private school teenagers who voyage social kinetics and scandals . Through the permeating influence of societal media , their secret are exhibit , while the anon. titular blogger reveals the complexity of their intertwined relationships .

The series was inspired by a novel by Cecily von Ziegesar which also had the same title .

Gossip Girlran for six season on The CW between 2007 and 2012.The series features a spectacular and talented plaster bandage , including Blake Lively , Penn Badgely , Chace Crawford , Taylor Momsen , and many more , along with narration by Kristen Bell . The serial was inspired by a novel by Cecily von Ziegesar which also had the same title .

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Created by and starring Rachel Bloom, Crazy Ex-Girfriend is a comedy series about Rebecca Bunch, a high-powered New York City lawyer who suddenly decides to uproot her life and move to small-town California after a chance encounter with her ex-boyfriend Josh, played by Vincent Rodriguez III. As Rebecca begins to build her new life in West Covina and attempts to win Josh back, she must contend with several obstacles to her dreams including Josh’s current girlfriend, the disapproval of her mother, and the ever-evolving idea of what she actually wants her life to look like.

Another teen drama series , Gossip Girl , focused on the life of the wealthy upper - course teen in the affectionateness of New York City ’s Upper East Side . The show is narrated by an omniscient nameless bloggerwho regularly posts intimate details about the young socialite , much to their dismay . With a pivotal mystery and the explosive relationship that wager out on - screen , Gossip Girlis perfectly one of the well carry out teen dramas on TV .

Gossip Girl featured a cast full of talented young player who go on to have impressive careers , and many of them got their head start on the show .

10Jane The Virgin

Released In 1014

Loosely based on a Venezuelan telenovela , Jane the Virgin come after a young Latina charwoman , Jane , who despite being a Virgo , falls pregnant after being artificially inseminated by misunderstanding . The drollery - play chronicles her relationships , pregnancy , and motherhood .

Jane the Virginis a romanticist dramedy in the style of a telenovela . Gina Rodriguez playsthe leading madam , Jane , who miraculously finds herself significant after what should have been a routine bridle in with her gynecologist . in the beginning transmit between 2014 and 2019 , with a total of five increasingly raving mad season . The serial is incredibly singular , full of spectacular twist and turns and includes an striking stamp .

Jane has her whole life change state upside down after a doctor erroneously artificially inseminates her instead of another woman who pay to have the surgical process . While that premise alone is dramatic and gripping enough to pull in viewers , the drama only conk up from there . Each season , and most episodes , the serial publication stop on intense cliffhanger with uncivilized twists that work perfectly in this satirical data format .

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9Veronica Mars

Released In 2004

Veronica Marsis another serial publication that appeared on UPN just before the web merged . The series primitively run from 2004 to 2007,but due to massive fan engagement and crowdfunding , it finally got a feature film subsequence and another season year after the show ended . The series was a teen noir mystery story very much in the same tone as thing like Nancy Drew , which the self - cognizant series acknowledged throughout .

The showstarred Kristen Bellas the titular lead . Veronica is a young woman with a warmth for solving mystery and facilitate others . Throughout the show , she frequently showcases her unbelievable talents , often succeeding in solving cases before the official do . However , due to her age , she is seldom taken earnestly . Overall , a great serial with fantabulous committal to writing and a consecrate fanbase .

Veronica Mars is one of the most beloved cultus TV appearance of all time , but what are the best episodes in the series , according to IMDb ?

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8Everybody Hates Chris

Released In 2005

Everybody Hates Chris is a funniness television set series inspired by the teenage class of comedian Chris Rock . lay out in the 1980s , the show follows untried Chris , portrayed by Tyler James Williams , as he pilot the challenge of adolescence while living in a Brooklyn neck of the woods . The serial also features Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold as Chris ’s parent , who reach to keep syndicate stability amidst various humorous and relatable dilemmas .

Everybody detest Chrisis a partially autobiographic series based on the life of comedian Chris Rock . The serial is narrated by Chris Rock , with a spectacular cast including Tyler James Williams as a untested version of Chris and Terry Crews as his father . Released between 2005 and 2009 , the serial publication appeared on both UPN and The CW during its runtime .

The stories contain in the show are obviously hyperbolized in gild to make a more entertaining show . However , the sitcom is an outstanding narrative about a young Black son maturate up in Brooklyn during the 1980s . The series and the performances from the whole mold is outrageously suspicious , and a show well deserving watching again and again .

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Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, One Tree Hill chronicles the complicated and intertwined lives of its residents. Following half-brothers and rivals Lucas and Nathan Scott as they compete both for positions on their school basketball team and for the affection of their fellow students, Tree Hill’s community is built around community spirit and the complex workings of the ever-growing Scott family.

7Smallville

Released In 2001

Smallville is a Superhero video series ground on the Superman Comic Book serial create by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster . This television release was prepare by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar . The premiss revolves around a unseasoned Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and undertake to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends , family , and those around him safe thanks to his great power .

Smallvilleis another series that started on The WB in 2001 , but during its 10 - season run , about one-half of the story played out on The CW . The serial follows a youngClark Kent ( Tom Welling ) in the opposite position to hisSuperman & Loiscounterpart . Growing up in the little town of Smallville , Clark is dire to find a equaliser between the weird foreign world power he has , and living a simple and normal life .

Smallvillewas one of the early and skillful superhero serial . The show dived deep into the life of a poor boy before they don the mantle , as they determine to control their abilities , and recognise that their powers require them to live a lifetime apart from their peers . The show did begin to get slower in later season , considering Clark did n’t even put on the suit until the finale , and even then it was CGI , but the overall show was one of the just from the connection .

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Smallville was a singular take on the Superman storey and had a lot of cracking episodes that collapse Superman fans a new hold for Clark Kent .

6The Vampire Diaries

Released In 2009

Based on the novels by L.J. Smith , The Vampire Diaries is a history about the developing erotic love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brother , Stefan and Damon Salvatore . Set in the townsfolk of Mystic Falls , Virginia , the show follows the trio from mellow school through college as they battle for one another ’s affection .

The Vampire Diariesis another supernatural drama series with a focus on a different group of the living dead as the name advise . The show move from 2009 until 2017 on The CW for a total of eight seasons . The show pulled in unbelievable consider figure that kept the web regenerate the show with each new season .

The series was fantastically well - perform and kept fans coming back for more .

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In the quiettown of Mystic Falls , Elena Gilbert and her acquaintance pass over path with some mystifying alien . Damon and Stefan Salvatore are vampires , and when they get , hassle erupts in the once smooth township . Each sequence see to it the group go through struggles personally and with one another , as they acquaint themselves with the humanity of monsters and witches . While it does n’t break new reason for vampires or the supernatural in oecumenical , the serial was incredibly well - execute and kept fans coming back for more .

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After being turned into a zombie, medical resident Liv must periodically feast on human brains to keep the appearance of being human and takes a job at a morgue to sate her hunger. When she discovers that eating a corpse’s brain gives her temporary access to their skills, traits, and memories, Liv decides to use her talent to help solve murders.

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Set in New York, 2021’s Gossip Girl chronicles the lives of a new generation of private school teenagers who navigate social dynamics and scandals. Through the pervasive influence of social media, their secrets are exposed, while the anonymous titular blogger reveals the complexities of their intertwined relationships.

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Loosely based on a Venezuelan telenovela, Jane the Virgin follows a young Latina woman, Jane, who despite being a virgin, falls pregnant after being artificially inseminated by mistake. The comedy-drama chronicles her relationships, pregnancy, and motherhood.

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Veronica Mars is a drama mystery series that stars Kristen Bell as the titular teen detective who learns the ropes from her father, a California police sheriff. Following a “crime-of-the-week” episode format, each episode sees Veronica tackling new cases while carrying on her High School life, with a more significant, overarching plot carrying between episodes. Veronica’s side career begins following the death of her best friend, which sets off a chain of events leading to several smaller cases.

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Everybody Hates Chris

Everybody Hates Chris is a comedy television series inspired by the teenage years of comedian Chris Rock. Set in the 1980s, the show follows young Chris, portrayed by Tyler James Williams, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence while living in a Brooklyn neighborhood. The series also features Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold as Chris’s parents, who strive to maintain family stability amidst various humorous and relatable dilemmas.

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Smallville is a Superhero television series based on the Superman Comic Book series created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. This television release was developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. The premise revolves around a young Clark Kent as he arrives on Earth and attempts to live his life while simultaneously keeping his friends, family, and those around him safe thanks to his superpowers.

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Based on the novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a story about the developing love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show follows the trio from high school through college as they battle for one another’s affection.

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