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I didn't think Flashpoint would last too long--it'd get really complicated with the other shows really quickly. But I liked the episode.

Can't wait for Supergirl, though.

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Originally Posted by Thessair

According to the showrunners, things aren't really back to normal. Barry is once again in an alternate timeline. Judging by their comments, too, this may be the new normal timeline for the series.

As for the episode, I have to wonder how long Barry's acceptance of his parents' death will last. The Speedforce episode from last season was undone almost immediately. I was really hoping the writers could move away from the "Barry needs a pep talk to defeat the villain". It grated especially badly coming from a version of Iris who didn't really know him, despite feeling he completed her or whatever. I was mostly entertained, but the big flaws from last season seem to still be there and I'm cautious. Especially considering how badly Arrow fell off the cliff last season.

That's really the most frustrating part for me. I love how much this show is basically just a televised comic book, but its biggest problem is Barry doesn't really get to grow beyond what the status quo requires of him.