Canis Firebrand

I watched the Flashpoint movie on Netflix after watching the season finale of Flash. Pretty good but very different seeing heroes do stuff they normal dont do. For those that have read the comics and seen the animated version. Does the animated version pretty much cover what happened in the comic Flashpoint event? I haven't read any comics and shows like Flash are getting me more interested. If DC had an unlimited inline reading like Marvel does, id be all over that.

The Infidel

I think Zoom was distracted by wanting to stop time remnant Barry from stopping the weapon, and that was just enough distraction for Barry Prime to whoop up on him. Plus, Barry was still pretty pissed about his dad being killed, so he had that going for him.

Supermallet

Well it's nowhere near the abomination that Arrow has become, but that was a weak episode. First off, why did Jay bother to create a time remnant at the beginning of the show anyway? He's been in far stickier situations than that but never needed a time remnant. And then he bothered to explain it? All of that setup just so Barry could steal the trick later. It felt lazy.

Then, on top of it, the wraiths only show up after Barry creates a time remnant, not Jay, and just when Barry had to make the decision of whether or not to kill him. Deus ex Machina, anyone?

Finally, going back to save his mom made zero sense, since he had already come to terms with her death twice (last season and inside the speed force). If anything he should have traveled back to stop Zoom from killing his dad, but that doesn't create Flashpoint. Even in the comics I always thought it was a little weird that Barry was willing to alter the timeline so significantly by saving his mom, but here it came absolutely out of the blue and didn't work.

I suspect that Flashpoint will take up the entirety of the next season, and Barry won't have his powers for 90% of it. While a lot of it will be cool, it will ultimately take us to the same point as we were at the end of season one, with Barry learning that he has to let his mom die yet again. So the whole season will basically be a placeholder, which sorta sucks.

Giantrobo

I think it (Mom save) made sense...why? He made an EMOTIONAL decision. Emotional decisions are always crazy and nonsense like that.

DJariya

I think he made that decision also so that his parents will follow a different path and his Dad especially won't meet that fate with Zoom.

But obviously things aren't going to work out that way for the better. But, we'll have to wait and see. I would expect John Wesley Shipp to make a few appearances next season as Henry with the time alteration in effect.

PhantomStranger

The animated Flashpoint Paradox movie isn't quite the same tale told in the comics. The comics were an entire reboot of DC history, so there were differences.

For the people that don't follow the comics, DC has once again just reset its comics universe. The issue called DC Rebirth #1 just went on sale yesterday at 80 pages for $2.99. Older fans should check it out.

Canis Firebrand

Thanks.. I figured that the animated Flashpoint Paradox would be just more like a high level overview of the entire series of events. I missed picking up stuff with the new 52 from a few years ago because I had mild interest in the various comic books. I have never been a huge superhero fan growing up but with shows like the Flash and the quality Marvel movies, I'm growing more interested. Moreso in the DC universe than Marvel.

The other issue is that I don't want to pick up everything, just a few characters that I like.

I picked up the Rebirth #1 today to read and might start a pull list at my local comic store for a few titles once I decide which ones (likely Flash, Green Lantern, Batman).

It's another reason I keep hoping that DC will have an unlimited reading thing like Marvel. I'd like to go back and read all the New 52 stuff, Crisis, and a lot of the older Batman stuff.

Anyways. don't want to side track this too much. At least more than already done.

Red Dog

Watched it last night. Thought it was pretty good.

Superman07

I'm mixed. The entire season emotionally felt very Arrow, especially after Patty left, and that's not a compliment.

The cast needs to get trimmed significantly.

Caitlin did practically nothing is year, except be in distress. However, that's significantly more than Iris who just shows up and stands around. She serves absolutely no purpose. I wish there was chemistry between Barry and her, because then I'd feel a sense of urgency and drama. As it is I just fast forward through their scenes.

The race was cool, as was JWS as Earth 3 Flash.

I'm still confused about the Garick connection. I get JWS is the real Jay, but what does Barry's mom's maiden name have to do with it? That means Jay was Barry's grandfather on Earth 3? I must be missing a step.

Giantrobo

No. It just means that E3 Flash is a doppelganger of Barry's Dad on E1. They both have blood ties to the Garrick name on their respective worlds. It does point to a Legacy in that Barry then has blood ties to the name too...at least he does on E1. There has been no evidence that there was ever a Jay Garrick Flash on E1. Then again, I don't think they've ever shown the real E1 Jay Garrick.

Michael Corvin

Great season just a hair behind season one, IMO. I liked 90% of it. I'm unsure of the direction they're going but I'm along for the ride.

It might have made zero sense but in the back of my mind I was kinda hoping they'd bring back Grodd in some fashion to help fight Zoom. I just want more Grodd.

Looked fine here. I mean not, daylight fine, but it wasn't that dark.

Why is it so hard to grasp the concept of spoiler tags? It's another show that we aren't discussing.

Why would he do that though? He knows that to defeat Zoom he has to use a time remnant and risk involving the time wraiths. By saving mom, he also saves dad and he knows he can get the drop on R.Flash or at least, double team him with himself.

I only had a couple minor issues with this episode, one was Danielle Panabaker's acting in the scene with Zolomon to distract him. She seemed way off there and not in a "I'm acting nervous and scared" way... just downright terrible. I remember a couple cringe worthy dialog moments, the worst was in the middle of the race they're gonna cut to Harry declaring that they were powering up the generator? Get Captain Obvious a cape, he's ready for his big moment.

Superman07

I thought the most cringeworthy part was when they're ready to trap Zoom and Joe had a: "Oh wait! Hold on a second while I get my gun out of the case. Oops, it's jammed!"

Michael Corvin

Yeah, that was an eye roll moment as well.

PhantomStranger

Most people are loving Rebirth #1. It's written by Geoff Johns, the comic book writer that developed this Flash show and is now in charge of the DC Film Universe.
That was wretched acting by Panabaker but it's not the first time. She's a limited actress and my criticisms extend beyond her work on the Flash. She can handle less demanding roles but her range is fairly limited.

cfmoran13

One thing that's been teased a little bit is Jay making an appearance on "Legends of Tomorrow" with the JSA. Could be cool. Maybe bring in Alan Scott for a little GL action.

I wouldn't go too crazy catching up on the New 52 stuff. A lot of it was very "not good". They sucked the fun out of most of the characters. Everything got way too serious. Batgirl was a prime example. Without spoiling anything, before Issue 1, Barbara Gordon's life sees some major changes (well, at least one) for the better. Yet the overall tone of the title, until a creative team shake-up starting with issue 35, is very dark. This is DC Comics. Not the DC Movie Universe. Babs should be fun. Basically, what I'm getting at is Rebirth may be the perfect place to jump into the comics.

DWilson

They changed Barbara/Batgirl with the "Batgirl of Burnside" storyline (with Issue #35, as you noted), which is lighter in both storyline and art style, and pitched more at female readers.

DWilson

There was a point in the first season where Caitlin had more chemistry with Barry than he did with Iris.

hdnmickey

First season? It is still true. As is him having better chemistry with both Supergirl and Felicity. Best option would be jut to bring back the hot police detective if they are going to do a series reset. Those two had a very believable chemistry.

Eric F

When New52 came out I stopped following DC altogether. Is it worth getting back in at this point?

DWilson

The actress had another gig and they felt they had to go in a different direction. But, yeah, "Patty" brought some spontaneity to the show and a nice energy, -until they had to set up her leaving, when she became the usual "angsty" CW Woman.

DWilson

I'm hearing nothing but good stuff about the first issue of Rebirth (but mind you, its only the first issue) which is going to be part of a major reboot to the DC Universe (getting rid of a lot of New 52) and painting it in more optimistic colors. Of course, re-boots are a dime-a-dozen and this re-boot could be re-booted. These days, I get all my DC and Marvel comics in trade versions from my well-stocked County Library (it's a lot less painful when its free).

cfmoran13

Correct. And, it became more enjoyable, too. I wouldn't let my 9-year-old daughter read the first 34 issues. I didn't have the slightest problem with her reading from 35 to 52.

hdnmickey

With any luck the other gig will not work out and Patty can come visit or stay for good.

DJariya

She's playing a supporting character on Shooter and it's only a 10 episode season. I think it's possible she could guest star in the future.

PhantomStranger

One never knows how these reboots will turn out but Rebirth is distinctly a repudiation of New 52's worst elements. The first issue is 80 pages for $2.99, so it's a great entry point for jumping back in. Of course I hear it's mostly sold out at the moment.