The Arrowverse

Saturday, February 7, 2015

ARROW NEWS: An Arrow Clone...Could Arrow Get It's First SuperPowered Villain?

Today Stephen Amell posted the picture above and told fans it was him...fighting himself? But NO Vertigo was involved.

EDITORIAL: John Diggles the Name

John Diggle should be John Stewart! Is the same thing I thought after the first two episodes of Arrow, but by episode three... that whim was far-gone. Why... You may ask…well that’s the point of this write up.

To begin I would like to address a “what if” … “What if the CW did have a Green Lantern”. Well in all likelihood it would be most likely be Hal Jordan. Hal’s relationships with Barry and Oliver are of the strongest comic bonds ever written, second only to Batman and Superman’s brotherhood. Considering the rumors that not only John Stewart will be the Green Lantern of the Justice League movies, and that the Green Lantern movie in 2020 will feature multiple Earth lanterns, the usage of Hal would be perfectly suitable; even if John is not the main lanterns of the Justice League movie, using Hal on TV would still be perfectly suitable. Seeing as we may be getting a small screen and a big screen Barry Allen played by Grant Gustin and Ezra Miller respectively (although Miller’s iteration of the Flash has yet to be truly confirmed), the rights to Hal Jordan don't seem to far off. Despite Arrow and The Flash taking liberties from source material as any adaptation does, they still keep the base logic constant, bringing in a Green Lantern who isn’t Hal as the “third member of the trio” is like making Barry Allen into Aquaman and Oliver Queen into Quicksilver…yes…into a Marvel character, that’s how classic the friendship is. Not only that, but up until this point there have been no references to a John Stewart existing in the Arrowverse, although people still think Diggle and he are one and the same…but we shall get to that, there have on the other hand been many references to Hal Jordan’s mythos and existence:

Arrow:

S01E07 – “Muse of Fire” – Coast City, home to Hal Jordan is mentioned

S01E23 – “Sacrifice” Ferris Air is mentioned as the company

providing the plane Edward Fryers is attempting to shoot down

(he is successful)

S03E05 – “The Magician” – Oliver directly mentions Ferris Air

in a Hong Kong Flashback sequence

S03E08 – “The Brave and the Bold” – The episode title, despite

referencing a long-running comic series that saw many characters

team up is most notable for teaming up Hal Jordan either Barry

Allen or Oliver Queen.

Flash:

S01E01 – “Pilot” – The Flash tests his speed at a run down Ferris Aircraft base

These are just some of the many Hal Jordan based Green Lantern teases that have occurred throughout the history of the show, and it is also notable that in the initial draft of the Flash pilot, Cisco directly mentions how a pilot went missing from Ferris Air, a nice tease to Hal Jordan’s origin in that itself.

But back onto specifically David Ramsey’s John Diggle. Many people still seem to think that John Diggle will at some time make the transition to John Stewart. Surprisingly after polling many people the answers I get as reason for this belief are the same as they were after the first two episodes of season one of Arrow: the first being he is black, and the second being that his name is John. I would include that he was in the military, but John Diggle was in the army whilst John Stewart was a marine; a change so insignificant that if that had been the plan, to make him John Stewart, it wouldn’t have been a big deal to make him an ex. marine. However, by making him into a man of the army rather than the marine core, the logic behind making John Diggle into John Stewart begins to break down, from something so simple, the characters begin to diverge into their own.

His dad (a Mr. Stewart) left and he took his mother’s last name, Diggle

Diggle is only a nickname

Diggle will become a Green Lantern, not John Stewart but just a new Green Lantern

For this particular argument I will take a page out of the DC TV Universe’s book and say that yes at some point there may have been a vague idea that he could not that he would but he could have been John Stewart…a thought that ended after the first season of Arrow ended and then was further cancelled with the success of The Flash. This coupled with the fact that Diggle and John Stewart are now two completely separate comic characters in the current canon. Would suggest Diggle and Stewart will never be the same person.

But Isabel Roshev and Rose Wilson are separate characters as well, and they became one and the same on the show… First off all, not necessarily, Roshev merely adopted a name that is NOT being used in the comics at this time…that’s perfectly logical, as a change this large can also be carried over to the comics if they so chose. In the New 52, Rose Wilson was seen briefly as a part of the Ravagers, a team, not a person, and Isabel Roshev has only been mentioned. This same logic is also why it is perfectly O.K. for the newly introduced Felicity Smoak (to the comics), to become Oracle, because as of now, Oracle is just a name, Barbara Gordon is once again Batgirl, and her brief stint as Oracle is over leaving the name readily available for use on the show, and then the change to be made in the comics, or vice versa.

Everyone who enjoys Diggle, and even producers of the show have acknowledged that he is unique because he does NOT where a mask. Since his induction into the show, Diggle has made the transformation from typical bodyguard to team member, guardian, and father; although according to last episode he still thinks of himself as Oliver Queens bodyguard.

On top of all of this, I see tons and tons of people suggesting that, like I said before, Diggle is just a nickname. This part of the right up isn’t a game changing fact whether you agree or disagree, but I would be curious, in seasons one, two, and three there was a stress on calling him Digg or Diggs a nickname; would you suggest that he wanted to be called a nickname of his nickname? Seems quite fishy…. And then there is the clear fact that his brother’s name is Andy Diggle, and Andy isn’t just a figment of anyone’s imagination he is an actual character who had an actual life, so that can’t be written out of everyone’s minds.

As I said before it was AT ONE POINT…MAYBE a possibility; this is taken from a similar write up done by the DC TV Universe Page:

“The first reason I think this is the case is that the actors themselves have never

denied it when asked about it. According to comicbook.com, Stephen Amell was

asked about the possability of the Diggle-Stewart idea in a Facebook Q&A, and his

response was:

“I mean it looks good. And if we know anything about television shows, if it looks

good, it has a much better chance of happening.”

The most damning interview, however, was with Diggle himself – David Ramsey. At

San Diego Comic Con International this past summer, Ramsey openly talked about John

Stewart. According to themarysue.com, Ramsey was quoted as saying:

I mean, there’s been discussion about who John Diggle really is in the DC universe,

and they’ve thrown around John Stewart if you guys know who he is. Well there’s

been talk about all that, but right now, moving forward, what they really want to get

involved in this whole A.R.G.U.S. thing and Suicide Squad and the investigation of

H.I.V.E.—the organization that hired Deadshot to kill Andy. We’ll be seeing that in

some flashbacks of who Andy was because Andy wasn’t the guy that John Diggle thinks

he was. He was actually the mark, so we have to get into some of that and his relationship

with A.R.G.U.S., because that will be fleshed out.

David Ramsey opens right up by saying that there has been discussion and that the

Stewart idea has been, “thrown around”, but they are instead, “moving forward” with

a different story line involving H.I.V.E, A.R.G.U.S., and the Suicide Squad.” (DC TV Universe)

At this point in time, there is nothing to be gained from modifying any characters backstory to this extent…and as I said, Diggle and Stewart are now two completely separate entities on their own in the comics. And comic fans, lets face it, aside from the JLA/JLU cartoon John Stewart is one of the driest comic characters ever to exist, Diggle is not only a completely different character, but he isn’t dry or boring either. Do I see him remaining on Arrow past season 4? Absolutely not… but I don’t see them killing him either, yes…he has served his purpose, but the writers are building a character (not modifying an existing one).

Personally...and this could just be me... I see this as the nail in the coffin for this theory...Stephen Amell has made a HUGE HUGE HUGE fuss over NOT revealing spoilers, short or long term in any way shape or form. He once reposted fan-art that suggested a possible spoiler (Lazarus Pit) because he LIKED the art...and then proceeded to write a 2 paragraph explanation about why he would NEVER spoil anything...So I say at this point...its clear he won't be John Stewart...and it's just a big joke to them at this point...I would say if steel...also black...also named John...was a big name character like Green Lantern...the same jokes and accusations would be tossed around.

Also note...Amell may also be joking because, as he said himself in another question...he find's Tyerese's campaigning for the role "unbecoming"

As Ramsey said, “H.I.V.E, A.R.G.U.S., and the Suicide Squad” will all be returning both this season and the next, and will further be weaved into the backstory of John Diggle, making him more of a character on his own.

The more we see of Diggle with the Squad, his wife, and ARGUS...the more the supporters of this "theory" should begin to quiet down.

Even more recently David Ramsey has come out in an interview and said,

“Is John Diggle John Stewart? I cannot say “yes,” and I cannot say, “no.” I’m serious! I do know that there is serious discussion about whether or not this guy becomes John Stewart. But, I mean, I’ll say this: it is top secret. I’ve asked them – David Ramsey has asked them – and they’re like, “we’re working on some stuff.” If that’s the case, it’s gonna be huge. This is the stuff they want to avoid. I think they don’t want anybody to know yet and they haven’t even told me. But they have told me that they are thinking about it and that they are considering it. But they’re not going to release anything yet. That’s exactly what the told me. Greg Berlanti told me that. Andrew [Kreisberg] and Marc [Guggenheim] have told me that. I haven’t spoken to Geoff Johns about it. But that’s the word from people directly involved in Arrow- that they’re working on something. “Here’s the truth of it: if I knew, I would tell you I know the answer to that, but I’m not at liberty to tell you that. I would answer like that. I probably wouldn’t tell you anyway, but I would at least tell you that I know. I honestly do not know.”
That full interview can be read here. It should also be noted that he talks significantly MORE about the Squad and the fact that he divulges that they were/are in talks about making him more the John Diggle...should imply that those talks are over...because the Arrow writers, and stars have both said multiple times (each) that they HATE giving away the biggest twists of the show...and even divulging the fact that there were talks spoils a twist that "could have been". (The portion above is barely 10% of the interview).

Does it still perpetuate the idea, of course, but the actions of the character on screen suggest they have chosen to move in a different direction with John DIGGLE, it should also be noted that Ramsey is 43...and Green Lantern isn't just a character to "quickly introduce", if any character was to spin-off...that would be him, and I for one don't want a 50 year old playing Green Lantern in a TV Universe where every character is significantly younger.

But in the end, to each his own, I personally look forward to the almost insured introduction of Hal Jordan into the DC Universe, and Diggles continued growth in both the New 52 comics and on the show into his own man.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

ARROW NEWS: Malcolm Captured By the League in Synopsis for S03E15

MERLYN IS CAPTURED BY RA’S AL GHUL; THE ATOM SUIT REVEALED — Malcolm(John Barrowman) is captured by Ra’s al Ghul (guest star Matt Nable) and taken to Nanda Parbat.Because of his love for Thea (Willa Holland), Oliver (Stephen Amell) considers saving Merlyn.Ray (Brandon Routh) is obsessed with finishing his Atom suit so he can save the city but Felicity(Emily Bett Rickards) fears he is heading down the same path as Oliver (Stephen Amell) and tries topull him out of the lab. Gregory Smith directed the episode with story by Wendy Mericle & BenSokolowski and teleplay by Erik Olesen & Ben Sokolowski.

FLASH NEWS: FIRESTORM V FLASH Stills + Promo + Synopsis for S01E13

What the Stills Tell Us:

-Flashback where Barry and Stein are on a train?

-They DO separate?

-The device on Ronnie's chest is a SPLICER

-That "costume" ISN'T his COSTUME .. GET OVER IT

-Is this version of Professor Stein mad?...with power?

What the Promo Tells Us:

-HAIRCUT!

- Ronnie and Stein MAY be separated

-Do they both have a body?

-Stein was holding something EXTRA...the FIRESTORM MATRIX? When they merged?

ARROW NEWS: Canadian Promo Reveals HUGE Spoiler for Next Week's Episode?

ARROW NEWS: Black Canary v. Canary! And Does *SPOILER* Know?

EDITORIAL: Guide to Arrow S03E12 with Spoilers

Other Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9
Episode 10 Episode 11

ARROW NEWS: Black Canary v. Canary! And Does SPOILER Know?

ARROW NEWS: Black Canary v. Canary! And Does *SPOILER* Know?

What The Stills Tell Us:

-"Sara" aka vertigo DOES beat Laurel...so don't complain

- DOES THEA KNOW? Clearly the Arsenal part is confirmed...but wait...does the stills feature Oliver with Thea and Roy in suit...does she know Oliver's secret? That may line up with Thea and Oliver being dropped back on Lian Yu in episode 16

-The Arrow IS BACK AND BADA**

-Vertigo is back!

-Ray is hard at work! And judging by the ATOM promo image we saw...it pays off!

FLASH NEWS: A.T.O.M & Flash Team-Up?!?! (S01E18)

FLASH NEWS: A.T.O.M & Flash Team-Up!?! (S01E18)

Along with the ATOM suit release: I wasn't to off aside from colors in my render...

FLASH NEWS: FIRESTORM! Promo + Synopsis for S01E13 "The Nuclear Man"

We also know from interviews that Stein is actually merged with Ronnie at the time of this episode. We also know that the costume (the metal piece) is a splicer, whether that helps them gain control or split apart we have yet to see....but considering he wheres it whilst powered up I would assume it splices their minds and allows them to think separately.

EDITORIAL: Guide to The Flash S01E12 With Spoilers

Other Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6

Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9 Episode 10 Episode 11

FLASH NEWS: Time Travel = Groundhogs Day?

We all know time travel is set to premiere in an upcoming episode...but how? and what does it mean?

“There’s an episode coming up where there is inadvertent connection to the Speed Force that results in probably our funniest hour as well as our darkest hour as the dangers of time travel come to light,” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg tells EW. “It’s a mashup between Back to the Future and Terminator—the good version of time travel and the bad version of time travel.”

ARROW NEWS: Arrow and Malcolm vs . Ra's?

Anyone who reads comics understands Ra's Al Ghul is not a villain that you can simply kill off...leave behind...or imprison, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Stephen Amell told fans a few days ago that there would be a rematch between Al Ghul and himself. Clearly seeing as Oliver didn't do to well last time, it would make sense for intense training...or maybe even a partner joining him this time...but according to Amell the partner he may get...

TITANS NEWS: And the Rumored Titan's Are....

It has been quite a while since we heard any news on TNT's Titans aside from he fact that Vampire Diaries star, and soon to be alumni is almost shoe in for Dick Grayson, but NERDIST reports that they have an exclusive on just who is on the show and what they will be doing, so here is what their report, which I personally take with a grain of salt, claims:

FLASH NEWS: More Set Photo's from S01E17 (Tricksters Episode)

FLASH NEWS: First Look Mark Hamill and Devon Graye As The Tricksters

As of now all that is known about this episode is that Mark Hamill will reprise his role as the first Trickster, James Jesse, and help the Flash to take down Axel Walker, the new Trickster.

ARROW NEWS: New Promo Reveals HE is Back and Sharper than Ever

The video is very low quality, but this is the best quality I could find for the promo...it will be updated once I find a better quality version. What we do learn is that... Malcolm mentions Tommy, Sin tells Lance the "woman in black leather" is NOT Sara - We did learn a while ago that she would be an integral part to the Sara story by episode 12...maybe she helps Lance figure out the truth, Malcolm is about to use a gun....Will Thea find out?....OLIVER QUEEN RETURNS...How will Malcolm react??

EDITORIAL: Does Detective Lance Know?

It’s has been two and a half full seasons since Arrow began its successful run on the CW and since then there have only been a few major complaints, the first is that Laurel is “whiney”, which I have addressed in “EDITORIAL: In Defense of Katie Cassidy’s (Dinah) Laurel Lance”, and explained the reasoning by the complaints about her character. The second complaint I will be addressing is “Is Quentin Lance the worst detective in history?”

FLASH NEWS: Why is Central City's Mayor So Familiar???

The Flash (2014) has once again managed to do the impossible in recruiting yet another cast member Flash series to reprise his role in the new show! Officer Tony Bellows will be returning as Mayor Tony Bellows alongside John Wesley Shipp's Henry Allen, and Mark Hamill's Trickster!

ARROW NEWS: Episode 17 "Suicidal Tendencies" Begins Shooting...Role Call?

ARROW NEWS: New S03E12 Promo Reveals Brick Killed WHO?!?!?!?

Well this is exactly why I love Arrow, tying together very old and very new storylines in a new cohesive way.

FLASH NEWS: First Look Mark Hamill and Devon Graye As The Trickster

FLASH NEWS: First Look Mark Hamill and Devon Graye As The Tricksters

As of now all that is known about this episode is that Mark Hamill will reprise his role as the first Trickster, James Jesse, and help the Flash to take down Axel Walker, the new Trickster.

FLASH NEWS: Firestorm Splits! Synopsis for S01E14

GENERAL EILING TARGETS FIRESTORM — After the nuclear explosion separates Ronnie (guest star Robbie Amell) and Dr. Stein (guest star Victor Garber), Barry (Grant Gustin) and the team believe both men are safe. Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) is thrilled to have her fiancé back and prepares to resume their life together while Dr. Stein returns to his wife. However, when General Eiling (guest star Clancy Brown) targets Firestorm, Ronnie and Dr. Stein must decide if they are safer together or apart. Meanwhile, Mason Bridge (guest star Roger Hayworth) tells Iris (Candice Patton) that there is something secretive going on at S.T.A.R. Labs and Dr. Stein gives Barry some important information about time travel. Steve Surjik directed the episode written by Keto Shimizu & Ben Sokolowski.

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis for S03E14 Deathstroke and Tommy Return ... Kind of...

NOT like this...

Note!

Deathstroke does NOT leave this island...this MAY rule him out as a candidate for the Squad's next appearance

Tommy MOST LIKLEY appears in flashbacks...as he was spotted on set...with Laurel and Thea...in FLASHBACK ATTIRE (See below)

FLASH NEWS: PEEK-A-BOO! S01E12 Promo + Stills

ARROW NEWS: S03E12 Promo + Stills ... The Emerald Archer Uprising

FLASH NEWS: Promo for S01E12 "Crazy For You" ... Linda Park?

ARROW NEWS: Promo for S03E12 "Uprising" ... THE RETURN OF ....

FLASH NEWS: First Look At Devon Graye As The New 'Trickster'

As of now all that is known about this episode is that Mark Hamill will reprise his role as the first Trickster, James Jesse, and help the Flash to take down Axel Walker, the new Trickster.

EDITORIAL: Guide to Arrow S03E11 with Spoilers

Other Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9
Episode 10

EDITORIAL: CW's Reverse Flash Explained Updated to Episode 11

Harrison Wells aka The Reverse Flash

*Disclaimer…this will be long…but informative and will touch on nearly every aspect of the show to prove its point…please read it…and enjoy - Arrowverse*

To begin, I would like you all to do me a favor and pretend like you know nothing of Harrison Wells, if you have a conflicting theory, it may skew your belief to what seems to be quite clearly placed in this analysis. Clearly the Arrow/Flash writers may have some huge twist in store for us fans and Harrison Wells may not be The Reverse Flash, but as a fan of the comics, as well as the series, I will be taking the time to explain my very logical conclusion as to who he is, while also addressing and disproving some theories that I see floating around the web.

EDITORIAL: Guide to The Flash S01E11 With Spoilers

Other Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6

Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9 Episode 10

EDITORIAL: In Defense of Katie Cassidy’s (Dinah) Laurel Lance

EDITORIAL: In Defense of Katie Cassidy’s (Dinah) Laurel Lance

It is finally that time, 3 seasons and 10 episodes in and Dinah Laurel Lance has finally suited up to become the true Black Canary. It’s very nice to see the people who are sticking up for the character, but it disappoints me how people seem to comment time and time again about their dislike of the character, so here I will discuss the common complaints and why, frankly they are just wrong.

FLASH NEWS: The A.T.O.M is Coming to Town...And A New Villain?!?

That's right folks! Producer Andrew Kreisberg has said the following on the matter:

ARROW NEWS: Black Canary Strikes Arrow 3x11 Extended Trailer (Fan-Made but includes all footage)

Trailer by Riiku

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis for S03E13 Spoiler Returns to Starling!

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis for S03E13 *Spoiler* Returns to Starling!

FLASH NEWS: FIRESTORM! Synopsis for S01E13 "The Nuclear Man"

FLASH NEWS: Synopsis for S01E13 "The Nuclear Man"

ARROW NEWS: Producers Discuss Ending to S03E10...Spoilers!

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis + Stills + Promo for S03E11 "Midnight City" Spoilers for Episode 10

EDITORIAL: Guide to Arrow S03E10 with Spoilers

Other Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis + Stills for S03E11 "Midnight City"

It would seem that, as I said in a previous post "Arsenal and Black Canary team-up: Do you remember this set photo?... With Oliver disappearing and Roy still in the vigilante/hero game I wouldn't be surprised if the dynamic shifted in the wake of Oliver's disappearance. Roy is relatively versed in being a vigilante...and I'm sure he and Laurel could team up and do some good...as we know they will be doing."

This also confirms Oliver will NOT be back in Starling by S03E11...however I do have some thoughts on that can be read here.

FLASH NEWS: Synopsis + Promo for S01E11 "The Sound and the Fury"

FLASH NEWS: Synopsis for S01E11 "The Sound and the Fury"

EDITORIAL: Guide to The Flash S01E10 With Spoilers

Other Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6

Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9

EDITORIAL: PreShow What We Know - Flash S01E10

Episode Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9

EDITORIAL: PreShow What We Know - Arrow S03E10

Episode Guides

Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3

Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6
Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9

FLASH NEWS: Synopsis for S01E12 "Crazy For You" .... Wally West???....Well his Mythos...

FLASH NEWS: Synopsis for S01E12 "Crazy For You"

This episode description seems to confirm a little more merging with the PreNew 52 Wally West mythos, typically Linda Park is Wally's wife (so don't expect her to become Barry's final love interest...maybe to close this season and a little into the next...they wouldn't change that much as to disrespect the marriage of PreNew 52 Wally) and Peek-a-Boo aka Shawna is also a Wally West villain. We learnt hat the Pied Piper aka Hartley has made Cisco quite the offer....

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis for S03E12 Reveals A New Team Member?!?!?!?

Not only do we now learn Malcolm is going to try to "help" Team Arrow BUT Oliver STILL isn't back in Starling (doesn't mean he is dead still) in Episode 12. We also learn that YES...I was right, Laurel will be working with Roy, and therefore Team Arrow as set photos implied.

PROJECT GL: Casting Hal Jordan

Along with my typical editorials and news postings I will be adding a new segment for my "Project GL", as many of you may have seen the post yesterday....

I will be doing these posts just to get some feedback from everyone!

FLASH NEWS: Stills + Synopsis for S01E10 "Revenge of the Rogues"

WENTWORTH MILLER AND DOMINIC PURCELL (“PRISON BREAK”) TEAM UP AGAINAS CAPTAIN COLD AND HEAT WAVE CHALLENGE THE FLASH TO AN EPIC BATTLE —Leonard Snart AKA Captain Cold (guest star Wentworth Miller) returns to Central City with a newhotheaded partner in tow – Mick Rory AKA Heat Wave (guest star Dominic Purcell). The duo planto steal a multi-million dollar painting, but Cold has another agenda while in town – to set a trap forThe Flash. Snart and Mick kidnap someone close to The Flash and threaten to kill them unless TheFlash shows up for a battle of fire and ice. Barry tells Joe (Jesse L. Martin) he isn’t sure he shouldtake on Snart again after the casualties that happened the last time they fought. Meanwhile, Barryasks Dr. Wells (Tom Cavanagh), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) to help himdouble his training efforts so he’s ready for the Reverse Flash when he returns to Central City. Iris(Candice Patton) deals with the aftermath of Barry’s confession, and Cisco makes the CCPD a newshield. Nick Copus directed the episode written by Geoff Johns & Kai Yu Was

ARROW NEWS: Promos + Stills + Synopsis for S03E10 "Left Behind"

The Team's worst fears are realized when Meryln informs them of Oliver's death. Meanwhile Ray Palmer tests part of his ATOM suit out and Laurel Lance decides to pursue justice outside of the law by taking up the mantle of the Black Canary.

NEWS: HUGE Arrowverse News!

Great day to be a fan of the Arrowverse folks! Today we saw!....

1) Arrow has been renewed for a 4th Season!

FLASH NEWS: Synopsis for S01E11 "The Sound and the Fury"

Name: Hartley Rathaway

Codename: Pied Piper

Short Bio:
-Prior to crime he was a deaf musical prodigy

-Initially was part of the Rogues

-Eventually reformed and became a vigilante

-One of the first openly homosexual characters in DC Comics, something I defiantly think, and hope the CW does with their character, it would show a huge step in how diversification in comics can really make the jump to the real world

ARROW NEWS: Synopsis for S03E11 "Midnight City"

This also confirms Oliver will NOT be back in Starling by S03E11...however I do have some thoughts on that can be read here.

EDITORIAL: Arrow S3 Predictions and Clarification SPOILERS

EDITORIAL: Arrow S3 Predictions and Clarification *SPOILERS*

Part 1: The Road From Now Until Seasons End?!?
To start this argument I would actually like to look ahead till the end of the season, or the end of the League of Assassins being a conflict storyline. Now I honestly ask everyone...had do they expect it to pan out...Ra's isn't a villain they can just kill (both because of a certain Pit mentioned later on and because he is just that big of a villain) and for the same reason...he can't just be imprisoned either....Ra's needs to be left to run the League...and the only way those two goals can be accomplished:

1) End League conflict with Thea/in Star(ling)
2) Leave Ra's as the League's head and cancel all debts

Is to have, what is depicted below come to fruition...Oliver needs to, whether Batman fans complain or not, fight and beat Ra's Al Ghul...and Ra's... theoretically would then use the Pit to heal himself/bring himself back.

With that being said, I already hear people saying "But Oliver can come back to life in secret, Ra's doesn't have to know"...but I ask you how is that actually possible? You want Oliver to return to Starling City, resume his exploits as (Green) Arrow, and become a hero...without Ra's noticing he's back?...Simply an impossible outcome.

EDITORIAL: CW's Reverse Flash Explained

Harrison Wells aka The Reverse Flash

*Disclaimer…this will be long…but informative and will touch on nearly every aspect of the show to prove its point…please read it…and enjoy - Arrowverse*

ARROW NEWS: Promo for S03E10 "Left Behind" SPOILERS FOR MID SEASON

EDITORIAL: Guide to Arrow S03E09 "The Climb" with Spoilers

S03E01 With Spoilers S03E02 With Spoilers

S03E03 With Spoilers S03E04 With Spoilers

S03E05 With Spoilers S03E06 With Spoilers

S03E07 With Spoilers S03E08 With Spoilers

EDITORIAL: Arrow...Who Killed Sara Lance *Updated Until Episode 6*

THEORY: Reverse Flashes? or Not?... Spoilers for S01E09

THEORIES: Reverse Flashes? or Not?... Spoilers for S01E09

If your reading this, I would hope your looking for further explanation as to how there were two Reverse Flashes at once, the man in the containment unit and Dr. Wells...or, I think it's safe to call him...Eobard.

When initially glossing this over there are 3 "quick theories" that may pop into your heads.

1) Wells lent his speed... yes, it is quite possible that he lent his speed to someone else, as speedsters do...but it would seem that the man in the yellow suit had a lot of control for someone who merely was lent speed

Verdict : NO

2) It's Wells from a different part of time ... yes its quite possible... especially if it is a younger Wells, therefore beating himself up like we saw wouldn't effect his younger self...but there are parts that don't seem to line up with me...

YES ... if it was younger Wells the line "we finally meet Doctor Wells" makes a little more sense

YES... Maybe it was a backhanded comment and the two are working together...and thats how our Wells' got the tachyon device at the end of the episode

YES...The forcefield could be fluctuating due to two versions of Wells being in the same occupied space

Verdict : COULD BE and I wouldn't mind...but seems redundant

3) Eobard was captured and Wells is Zolomon ... again this ONLY works if they are working together and have the same exact costume ... and why would Wells replicate the voice at the end had it not been him? There is no reason... I have said it before and I shall again...

I think seeing Hunter Zolomon on this show is highly unlikely given the circumstances. Zolomon is PreNew 52 Wally West's Reverse Flash, and it has been confirmed that the take we will be getting is more of a post New 52 Wally. Therefore, rather than putting Zolomon to waste, or using him for no reason, the writers took some of his character traits and divided them among two likely candidates, Wells and Eddie, to create a better red herring for the fans.

Verdict : NO

Conclusion:

Eddie = Malcolm Thawne aka Cobalt Blue, BUT with some Zolomon traits...rather than being a janitor at the station...he is the top cop...like Zolomon was...among other things

Wells = Eobard Thawne aka Professor Zoom, BUT with some Zolomon traits...being confined to a wheelchair, the time when he snapped his fingers (Zolomon fans will get this)...among other things

*UPDATE...just double checked Eobard's power set to update myself...I know his powers changed a little during Rebirth...but this is much simpler than my theory (although my theory plays into it)***

My Theory: "But were there two"

Scene Analysis:

The scene opens with them (Cisco, Cate, Wells, Joe, Eddie and Swat Team) watching a security camera feed of this place where Cisco has set up a force field to stop the Reverse Flash...then suddenly...on the camera...he is there...and then he is trapped. Next scene, all but Cisco and Cate go to the room, with Cisco and Cate monitoring from the control lab...Reverse Flash doesn't speak...and then Joe steps up to ask him a question...he ignores Joe and turns to Wells and speaks ONLY to Wells... Then Cisco realizes there is an issue with the forcefield... some fluctuation...it isn't going to hold. After this, Wells is "pulled" from is chair and beaten to a pulp by this so called Reverse Flash...but ALL in real time...no slo-mo like when Barry is running at top speed.Joe hits the generator keeping the field up to "save" Wells, and Reverse Flash escapes. Reverse Flash then kills all of Eddies men...but not Eddie...and then stares Eddie down...Why doesn't he kill Eddie? Because if Eddie dies...his ancestor...there is no Reverse Flash...No Wells...Then he speeds off and a battle ensues.

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