The CW Fall 2017 Schedule: Arrow season 6, Riverdale season 2 move

The CW Fall 2017 Schedule was released earlier today, and there were a couple of very clear takeaways from it in terms of programming. First, this is a network that seems ready to go all-in when it comes to the prospect of its hit comedies airing on Friday nights. Also, they’re not necessarily beholden to airing Arrow Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for the remainder of its run.

There are some curious moves made for this schedule, and in addition to the full schedule below, there is also a little bit of analysis.

Monday

8:00 – Supergirl

9:00 – Valor (new drama)

Given that both shows feature strong, capable women, this lineup makes some sense. The bigger problem is that Valor just doesn’t seem like a show destined to work on The CW, which doesn’t really delve into matters of the military and military is a hot theme of pilot season this year.

Tuesday

8:00 – The Flash 

9:00 – DC’s Legends of Tomorrow

This is the same schedule as earlier this year.

Wednesday

8:00 – Riverdale (new timeslot)

9:00 – Dynasty (new drama)

Technically, Dynasty is only new in the sense that this is a remake of a classic show. It’s an interesting move for the network to devote a night to just soapy character-based dramas. In the process, they will probably shed some viewers.

Thursday

8:00 – Supernatural

9:00 – Arrow (new timeslot)

This move seems designed mostly to give Arrow a night and time that doesn’t conflict with many other big shows. It’ll be just fine no matter when it airs, so there isn’t that much of a reason to worry about it.

Friday

8:00 – Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

9:00 – Jane the Virgin (new time)

It’s a crappy timeslot for Jane the Virgin to take, but the show’s still on the air. It may actually be decent counter-programming given that other networks are seemingly pushing serious drama on Fridays. This is a light, funny alternative.

What do you think about The CW Fall 2017 Schedule? Do you think that they are making some good moves across the board here? Share below!

Meanwhile, be sure to head over here in the event you are interested in seeing some of the other fall schedules across the remainder of the week. (Photo: The CW.)