Top 20 New Shows of 2012: #19

My annual TV Awards, the AFT Television Awards, are given out during the summer. But this year, during both the spring and the fall, produced many impressive new television series. As 2012 closes out and 2013 begins, here’s a look back at the best new shows of the year.

#19: Arrow
The CW’s latest superhero series is best compared to “Smallville,” which actually featured Oliver Queen’s arrow-slinging hero as a character for its final few seasons. This show is just right for its network, a mediocre but often exciting action series with less than inspiring writing and acting. That said, it’s the CW’s biggest hit in a while, and it’s sure to have a long and productive life.

Best Episode: Pilot
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