CBDunkerson |
There's also the fact that an alternate timeline shouldn't be any different than an alternate Earth, yet The Flash treats them as two distinct things.
If that were so then Flash should be able to just keep running until he got back to his 'original' timeline. Instead, the mechanic posited on both this show and Legends is that when the new timeline becomes 'set' the old one ceases to exist.
Hypothetically, Flash could then search through infinite Earths looking for one which exactly matched his original timeline world EXCEPT that Flash on that Earth didn't go back and change it... but that could potentially take an infinite amount of time, and when he finally got there it would already be occupied by a different Flash.
Drahliana Moonrunner |
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Kalshane wrote:There's also the fact that an alternate timeline shouldn't be any different than an alternate Earth, yet The Flash treats them as two distinct things.If that were so then Flash should be able to just keep running until he got back to his 'original' timeline. Instead, the mechanic posited on both this show and Legends is that when the new timeline becomes 'set' the old one ceases to exist.
Hypothetically, Flash could then search through infinite Earths looking for one which exactly matched his original timeline world EXCEPT that Flash on that Earth didn't go back and change it... but that could potentially take an infinite amount of time, and when he finally got there it would already be occupied by a different Flash.
If you remember Flashpoint the movie, the problem is that changes in time travel aren't neat. Major temporal incursions don't just affect the future from that point on, they cause chronal shockwaves that echo backwards and sideways from the moment of disruption. The original timeline is as shattered as Humpty Dumpty... there is no restoring it... and that's the painful lesson that Barry Allen has finally learned.
Thomas Seitz |
Thomas Seitz wrote:So you're saying we have time travelers to thank for the current state of affairs Drah?I have it on good authority that of the 500 people who attended Christ's Sermon on the Mount, all but 50 of them were time travelers.
I thought there were 1,000 at the Sermon...
Oh well. Stupid time travelers! :p
Aberzombie |
Well, that was entertaining...
Loved seeing Jessie Quick and Harry!
Wally is an idiot. I can see now how they'll give him his powers. He's going to find Alchemy.
My wife, who does not regularly watch, thinks Draco is going to be the face behind the Alchemy mask. I both agree and disagree.
And, next week, Mirror Master! Took them long enough!
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Well, that was entertaining...
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Thomas Seitz |
I think the things that stood out for me is: Yes Wally will probably go to Alchemy for his power but who knows what kind of limits he'll put on Wally. Plus the whole "I just help sell my soul to a guy that does Alchemy!"
Secondly, Harry and Jessie were great, but I'm looking forward to seeing her in her costume. (I wonder if it will look anything like Rebirth Flash in some way. Or who knows...
Also I think Alchemy isn't Draco if only because I don't see him being in two places at once.
Aberzombie |
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Also I think Alchemy isn't Draco if only because I don't see him being in two places at once.
Clearly, you are unaware of the strange case of Albert & Alvin Desmond.
There was also Mr. Element, Alexander Petrov. He was originally a lab assistant in the Keystone City Police crime lab.
Set |
I don't want Felton to be Alchemy for the same reason I didn't want Eddie to be the Reverse Flash in the first series....making the bad guy's identity be the unlikeable guy the hero already knows is lazy and stupid and overused.
Speaking of Eddie, it's kinda convenient that all these new earths don't seem to have a living Eddie Thawne, or living Ronnie Raymond, almost like those actors aren't available... :)
Aberzombie |
....making the bad guy's identity be the unlikeable guy the hero already knows is lazy and stupid and overused.
Agreed. And I hope the writers don't do it, but I don't have much faith. At least they are, so far, making it look like a speedster won't be the main villain of the season.
Aberzombie |
spoilers I heard about were Savitar being a duel big bad Alchemy. I am guessing Alchemy's cult maybe worships Savitar and are somehow preparing for his appearance.
Ye gods, I hope not. I was worried when the brought Clariss in, fearing we'd have yet another season of Barry being the Fastest Man Alive except for the main villain. I don't want them to get trapped in the cycle of the only real threats to Flash are people who can do exactly what he does.
Dal Selpher |
Savitar and Alchemy are the two main villains for Season 3. A quick google search for Flash Season 3 villains turns up loads of hits, but this one one here was spoiler free.
Thomas Seitz |
Norman,
It's a problem for some of us sure, but I'm guessing now that we're seeing more stuff bleeding through, we'll see.
Also I don't think Savitar and/or Godspeed will be the main villains. Mostly because I think it's more likely that Alchemy (using his powers) will be trying to bring change to this world in preparation for take over by magical forces.
I mean it's possible. Also Speed Force cultists seem a little out there.
Aber,
I think the reason they 'beefed' him up is because some how now that's he crossed over, he's got access to more magic maybe. I mean people did die thanks to Darkh.
Aberzombie |
Savitar and Alchemy are the two main villains for Season 3. A quick google search for Flash Season 3 villains turns up loads of hits, but this one one here was spoiler free.
Ah, damn. Sucks they're including Savitar. That gives me much less faith in the abilities of the show runners.
Aberzombie |
Not bad.
I enjoyed the side plot about the weird shit between Barry/Iris/Joe. It was actually kind of funny.
Seriously? Let's just reach out to the multiverse and find a new Wells! How f$*&ing stupid is that?!? Hey, time travel is a definite no-no, but let's go ahead and pull in random versions of HArrison from wherever. Because that won't go wrong in any way....
It was nice to see the actor clearly having fun with the various versions.
Although, I thought for sure they might have Grodd intercept that multiversal communication and answer it. Boy, that would have been funny.
Oh my dear Doctor Snow - Seems we might have Killer Frost on the way again (especially since an upcoming episode is named after her).
Joana |
I wonder why Earth-2 Wells' metahuman-detector didn't go off around
I suppose that since Flashpoint, the new-timeline Wells could never have invented it. It's definitely a convenience for the writers if they want to reset anything -- like how no one's ordinary clothes catch fire from the friction while speedstering anymore. (Even Flashpoint!Wally needed Flashpoint!Cisco to make him a friction-proof suit, although Barry was following Kid Flash around the city in street clothes in the same reality.)
Thomas Seitz |
I agree with Joana, this was a BAD idea. If they made a computer BASED on his brain that at least wouldn't be as bad. Hell cloning Earth-2 Well would have worked. But jumping through the Multiverse? That just REEKS of badness greater than what Barry has wrought.
Also I keep hoping Grodd shows up soon. Cause right now, other than Alchemy, there's not much I'm interested in. Well except maybe if Wally gets his Speed from Alchemy.
Matthew Morris RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32, 2010 Top 8 |
I don't want Felton to be Alchemy for the same reason I didn't want Eddie to be the Reverse Flash in the first series....making the bad guy's identity be the unlikeable guy the hero already knows is lazy and stupid and overused.
You gave me an interesting thought if Felton is going to be a recurring character...
Felton found the alchemy stone and it put him in touch with his alt/empowered counterpart. But instead of dreams, it gives him... a split personality. Flash ends up beating Dr. Alchemy and saving Felton, and in exchange Felton becomes a fan of the flash, while still being a jerk to Barry. Think Flash Thompson.
That would be something new for the series.
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Aberzombie |
I thought this episode was kind of lame....
I really hope they find a way to get rid of Caitlin's powers. If they write her as keeping them, she's probably going to try and be a hero. That just doesn't seem right to me. Killer Frost is a villain. Always has been, always should be.
And at the rate they're going, it won't be too long before Joe and Iris have powers as well.
The new Wells is lame. At least he's different, though. That dude is a pretty decent actor.
Thomas Seitz |
I keep thinking the new Wells STILL isn't telling us everything.
Also I agree that Julian works better as a foil/antagonist/frenemy than as a colleague. Plus yes, I'm pretty sure he's unknowingly Doctor Alchemy.
I also hope Caitlin doesn't keep Killer Frost powers. It's not unnecessary for her character. I DID like her bonding with Mom though.
Greylurker |
I thought this episode was kind of lame....
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To be fair, in the comics Killer Frost is apparently going to be a member of the JLA soon
plus others
oh man that is an interesting choice of team
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phantom1592 |
Greylurker wrote:oh man that is an interesting choice of teamBatman and the Legion of Second-String Heroes?
Second is being very kind... closer to fourth for some of these.
Heroes is also pretty kind.
I honestly don't think I've seen a JLA team that I had LESS interest in since that Detroit league that crashed years ago...
Batman and Atom are about the only ones I actually like there. MAYBE Black Canary on a good day... the rest??? were they literally the last kids picked for dodgeball or something??
It looks like the editors all picked who they wanted use... and JLA got the leftovers... and Batman. Everyone gets a batman ;)