The CW renews 'Jane the Virgin,' 'Supergirl,' 'Arrow' for 2017-18

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The CW Network has announced the early renewals of seven of its prime-time series for the 2017-2018 season.

Set to return are Arrow, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Jane the Virgin, Supergirl and Supernatural.

Specific premiere dates for each show are expected to be announced at a later time.

"Over the past several seasons, The CW has built a schedule of proven performers, from our lineup of DC superheroes, to critically acclaimed comedies, to sci-fi dramas," Mark Pedowitz, the network's president, said in a statement Sunday. "Early pickups of these seven series now allow our producers to plan ahead for next season, and gives us a solid base to build on for next season, with original scripted series to roll out all year long."