And that sentence has been on my mind recently becauseThe Flashhas been missing that sense of hope this season.
In tonight’s episode, the show finally acknowledges that.
The show has failed to explain this, which is baffling because it could easily be explained away.
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Just look to the comics.
(It was actually a funny moment).
the year listed on the Time Vault newspaper) to find out Savitar’s identity.
Surprise: 2024 is not the future Barry envisioned.
They attempt to kill him, but Barry manages to escape.
Clearly, a future without a Flash means darkness.
From there, the grief-porn tour begins.
Sadly, Barry is more concerned with figuring out Savitar’s identity.
Unfortunately, FutureBarry isn’t any use because he never learned Savitar’s identity.
He’s stuck there.
What a devastating reveal.
Unfortunately, she refuses to tell Barry who Savitar is.
Clearly, FutureBarry didn’t live up to that promise.
The reunion brings some much-needed light to the world; everything looks a bit brighter.
FutureBarry agrees to work with Cisco and Team Flash to continue restoring hope.
Meanwhile, Killer Frost meets with Savitar, who promises to see to it Caitlin never returns.
Killer Frost is wary of trusting him until Savitar unmasks himself.
Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until next week to find out who he is.
That being said, I did appreciate that the show acknowledged the importance of hope.
Hopefully (sorry!)
the show doesn’t forget that as it moves forward.
