RANKED: Every superhero TV show on right now, from best to worst

The DC and Marvel universes have taken control of the big and small screens.

Between the seven superhero movies slated for this year — "Deadpool" having already hijacked the box office — and the nine superhero shows currently on TV, there is no shortage of options.

Though I've read some comics over the years, I'm not deeply embedded in the comic-book world. But as a fan of these stories, I tend to watch all of the superhero-related movies and shows, which is getting a lot harder to do these days.

But if you wanted to, now's a good time to dive headfirst into the shows, most of which are currently running, including "Arrow,""The Flash" (both on The CW), and "Gotham," which just returned on Fox on Monday night. Netflix's "Daredevil" is coming back for a second season soon, too.

Here is a ranking of the current crop of superhero TV shows, starting with the worst and working up to the best:

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9. "Gotham"

This show isn't exactly focused on a superhero. Following a young James Gordon before he's commissioner and Bruce Wayne before he's Batman, "Gotham's" main premise is to see how Gotham's villains and heroes came to be. While the rise of The Penguin and Edward Nygma's transition to The Riddler have made the second season more interesting, the episodes are wildly uneven.

8. "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"

From the creators of "The Flash" and "Arrow," as well as two of "Supergirl's" executive producers, the newly formed "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" is primed for success, but its first few episodes have struggled to find footing. The show does drop some amazing references to the actors' other projects, though, and Wentworth Miller's Captain Cold is a particular highlight.

7. "Supergirl"

When "Supergirl" first premiered, it was CBS's most watched premiere, and while it was voted the favorite new drama at the People's Choice Awards and won for the most exciting new series at the Critics' Choice Awards, it's been struggling to maintain popularity. Hopefully, the upcoming "Supergirl" and "Flash" crossover episode gives it the momentum it needs, because the show is excellent.