Only 20% Of TV Fans Can Match The CW Character To The Show
- by Christian Bone
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Since The CW first formed back in 2007 - from a merging of The WB and UPN - it has produced a staggering amount of cult favorite shows that are some of the most talked about TV series on the internet. The network has given us some of the most beloved characters, couples and storylines we've ever had on the small screen.
There are a few notable series that spring to mind when you think of The CW. For instance, the classics that are sadly no longer with us but are never forgotten - like Smallville, Veronica Mars and, more recently, The Vampire Diaries - as well as those that are currently ongoing - like Supernatural, Riverdale and the many shows that make up DC's Arrowverse.
But is there anyone out there who has seen all of these shows and more and knows them all back to front? Is there someone out there who could match, say, 40 classic CW characters to the series that they come from? Well, let's find out. Test your knowledge of the network by telling us which iconic show each of the following characters hails from. If you've spent hours binge-watching all things CW, then you've got nothing to worry about!
Where's This Character From?
This is Dean, as played by Jensen Ackles. The show he comes from centers on he and his brother travelling around America and getting into all sorts of adventures. They are hunters of a sort, though they don't hunt animals. If you've been watching The CW for a while, you'll no doubt know who this is and where he comes from. So which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Elena Gilbert, as played by Nina Dobrev, is the heroine of this popular supernaturally-themed CW show. She is most known for being tied up in the mother of all TV love triangles with her two undead boyfriends who she has trouble picking between. The series managed to continue without her for a couple of seasons after the actress left the role. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Oliver Queen was once a carefree billionaire playboy. But when he was marooned on a desert island for five years (well, kind of), he returned to his home city a very different person. Someone who was willing to do whatever it took to save his city from crime and corruption. To do that, he had to become something else. Someone else... But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
By day, Barry Allen is a forensic scientist helping the police solve weird crimes. By night, however, he solves crimes and defeats criminals in his own unique way using some particular superhuman skills that he possess. He is played by Grant Gustin and we will admit that he is based off a DC comics superhero. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is... Well, we can't tell you that as it might give something away. Suffice it to say that this character is played by Kristen Bell and is the heroine of her own CW series. She begins the series as a high school student and an aspiring private investigator who solves murders and mysteries that occur in her own home town. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Archie Andrews, as played by K.J. Apa. He is the central character of this currently ongoing show. A star football player and a high school heartthrob, Archie is also an aspiring musician. He has likewise shown himself to have a heroic side as he has become involved in the mysteries and murders that seem to plague his home town. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Brooke Davis is pretty much every fan's favorite character from this teen drama. As played by Sophia Bush, she began as an immature party girl cheerleader but Brooke grew a heck of a lot over the series as she worked through strife with her family and boyfriends and trouble with her own company. She was one of the few to appear in all nine seasons. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Clarke Griffin, as played by Eliza Taylor, in a contemporary sci-fi show that airs on The CW. In a post-apocalyptic world, Clarke is one of a group sent from a space colony to live on Earth to see if it is hospitable again. Clarke made waves for being the first LGBT lead character in the history of the network. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Wheres This Character From?
This is the main character of a certain classic CW show that ran for a whopping 10 years. To reveal his name would give it away, but we'll say that he is played by Tom Welling. This guy could have been the most popular guy at school but he had a big secret that he had to keep private, even at the cost of his own happiness. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Lorelai, as played by Lauren Graham. She is one of the two main women that this iconic drama is built around. The single mother of a teenage daughter (at least at the start of the series), Lorelai is quick-witted with a sharp tongue. As such, she's a fan favorite and often voted one of the best mothers in TV history. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Serena van der Woodsen is the lead character of this CW drama. Known as the "It Girl" of her clique, Serena's beauty and wealth means she wants for nothing. However, she does grow over the course of the series and mostly becomes much more mature. No offence to her characterization, but fans of the series tend to rave about her fashion sense most of all. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Klaus Mikaelson, as played by Joseph Morgan, is one of the breakout characters of this supernaturally-charged CW series. A vampire/werewolf hybrid, he is probably the most powerful undead creature in the whole universe of the show. He later helmed his own spin-off but, for the sake of simplicity, let's just go with which series he was part of to start with. So which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Lucas, as played by Chad Michael Murray. Beginning the show as the high school star basketball player, he is initially the main character of this teen drama. However, the series eventually became more of an ensemble and Lucas was written out of the narrative after season 6, though he came back in the ninth season for the series finale. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Sam, as played by Jared Padalecki. The show he comes from centers on he and his brother travelling around America and getting into all sorts of adventures. They are hunters of a sort, though they don't hunt animals. If you've been watching The CW for a while, you'll no doubt know who this is and where he comes from. So which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Iris West, as played by Candice Patton. She is the love interest, girlfriend and finally wife of the main character of this ongoing show. In terms of her professional career, she is a journalist though she is more usually seen helping out her other half with his, erm, particular line of work which involves helping an saving people. But which The CW TV series does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This character is Lana Lang, portrayed by Kristen Kreuk. Similar to the character we just discussed, she was the love interest of this show's central protagonist. However, theirs was a doomed romance and was not meant to be. Nonetheless she and the main character made their best go at it for about eight seasons before Lana was finally written out. But which The CW TV series does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Jughead Jones, so nicknamed because of his ever-present hat. As played by Cole Sprouse, he is the self-proclaimed weird kid at his high school and puts up a front of being detached and aloof. However, over the series he mellows as he falls for a girl. Conversely, though, he also becomes darker as he joins a criminal gang. But which The CW TV show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Blair Waldorf is easily the biggest breakout character of this popular CW show. The queen bee of Manhattan's socialite scene, Blair can be cruel and malevolent to those she sees as a threat to her superiority, cutting them down with a scathing remark. Underneath it all, though, she's plagued by insecurity and, if she does let you in, Blair cares a lot about those she loves. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Lindsey Morgan plays Raven Reyes on this post-apocalyptic sci-fi show on The CW. She is the gifted mechanic of the group of characters, providing all sorts of useful gadgets and always finding a solution to every problem. With a tomboyish, strong-willed personality, she can come across as stubborn but she has a softer side underneath that she tries to keep hidden. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
John Diggle, as played by David Ramsey, is the right-hand man of the main character of this particular action-oriented show. A military man, Diggle supports his friend's secret war on crime and grows into a vigilante himself over time. Though they usually have each other's back, their friendship can become strained as both characters are stubborn with strong beliefs and convictions. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Logan Echolls, played by Jason Dohring, is one of the more complex characters from this classic CW show that recently got a movie revival. He definitely did some suspect, creepy or even psychotic things, but you could argue that his heart is always in the right place. His main role on the show is as the boyfriend of the main character. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Alexis Bledel plays Rory on this iconic CW show that recently had a Netflix revival. The character is an overachieving teen with big academic hopes and dreams, though she later opens her eyes as to what else the world has to offer. Her relationship with her mom is the focus of the show, as the duo have more of a friendship than a familial relationship. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Haley James is played by Bethany Joy Lenz in this long-running and iconic teen drama show. She begins the series as the best friend of the main character but her role changes as she falls for his brother and the couple soon get married. They have a rocky relationship over the course of the show's run but always make it through OK. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Damon Salvatore, who you'll probably know as one of the most famous vampires in TV history. As played by Ian Somerhalder, he was one third of the central love triangle of this iconic supernaturally-themed series. Even when his love interest left the show in the later seasons, he continued on as a lead, eventually reuniting with her in the series finale. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Keiko Agena plays Lane Kim in this beloved CW show. She is the best friend of one of the main characters. As the daughter of two strict, religious parents, she longs to rebel and, as a lover of rock music, forms her own band which she has to keep a secret. Fans loved to root for her to stand up for herself. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Kara Danvers, as played by Melissa Benoist. Kara is a journalist who works for CatCo Worldwide Media. In terms of her personality, she is a perky twentysomething who has a close relationship with her adoptive sister and is often unlucky in love. Let's just say she's also got a very different side to her and leave it at that. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Francisco "Cisco" Ramone, as played by Carlos Valdes, is an engineering genius who helps his friends out by inventing whatever device or doohickey they need week after week. Along with his technological smarts, he has a bright, fun-loving personality and is always on hand to crack a joke or quip. He's one of the closest friends of the show's main character. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Sara Lance, as played by Caity Lotz, has actually appeared in a variety of shows as part of an ongoing shared universe. However, for simplicity's sake, just name the show she currently leads. A vigilante who trained with a cult of assassins, these days Sara is more of a carefree adventurer who goes about righting wrongs in the world with her friends. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Castiel is something of a breakout character of this smash-hit supernaturally-themed show. Though initially intended to be a one-season character, the popularity of the character meant he become a lead on the show and is now an indispensable part of the story. In terms of his personality, he has a somber, aloof disposition but he does have some more angelic qualities. So which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Rose McIver plays Liv Moore on this supernaturally-themed contemporary (and underrated) CW show. She is an undead creature who has a compulsion to feast on the flesh of others to survive. Though this might sound monstrous, Liv is a quirky, likable character who - as an unintended side effect - can inherit the personality and memory of the people she eats. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Luke Danes, as played by Scott Paterson, is the owner of the local diner in this classic CW series. Though he is world-wearing and rough around the edges, he is the heart of the town and was engaged in the big "will they, won't they?" relationship on the show with one of the main characters. To the joy of fans, this ship actually sailed. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Chuck Bass, as played by Ed Westwick, was the resident bad boy that fans couldn't help but love on this CW series. A wealthy socialite, he is a notorious playboy and womanizer and displays a misogynistic attitude at the beginning of the show. His rocky relationship with one of the other characters softens him, however, and he grows as a person. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is another character we can't name, but we can say they are based on an iconic villain from DC comics. A billionaire prodigy, they were once the best friend of the show's main character but their darker side overwhelmed them over the seasons until the pair became bitter enemies. They were played by Michael Rosenbaum for sevens seasons of this long-running series. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Stefan Salvatatore, one of the trio of core characters from this iconic supernaturally-themed CW series. He is a member of the undead who is roughly 160 years old. He has a love/hate relationship with his brother. Stefan, as played by Paul Wesley, is one third of the show's central love triangle though - spoilers - he doesn't get the girl in the end. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Bellamy Blake, as played by Bob Morley, is one of the leaders of the group of central characters in this sci-fi CW series which is currently ongoing. Though he has an aggressive side and doesn't always make the right choice, he grows into a great leader over the seasons and is often motivated by his fierce protection for his sister Octavia. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Veronica Lodge, as played by Camila Mendes, started out on this contemporary CW drama as the new girl at the school who used to be the "mean girl" but was trying to turn over a new leaf. She does becomes a better person thanks to her relationship with the main character and the female friendships she makes in her new hometown. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
Nathan Scott originally started this show as the villain of the piece, a jerk of a jock who was at war with his brother. Over the course of this teen drama, though, he becomes a much better, more rounded person, rising to become a staunch fan favorite. He is played in all nine seasons of the series by James Lafferty. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Make sure you pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Felicity Smoak, as played by Emily Bett Rickards. A genius hacker and an expert in computer science, she is an indispensable ally in the main character of this show's war on crime. More than that, though, their role has grown on the series to become the female lead and the protagonist's love interest. Currently, the pair are happily married. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Alex Danvers, as played by Chyler Leigh. She is the adoptive sister of the main character of this show which is based on a comic book. Alex is a total badass - she's a secret government agent and is always there when her sis needs her. In season 2, she had an awesome storyline in which she came out. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.
Where's This Character From?
This is Crowley, as played by British actor Mark Sheppard. In this supernaturally-themed series, he is a power-hungry demon known to be mischievous, sinister but also with a sharp sense of humor. Always interested in his own survival and self-preservation at any cost, he has been known to an enemy and ally with the main characters of this show depending on the situation. But which The CW show does this character hail from? Pick the right answer from the four options below.