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After garnering immense popularity following his appearance inArrow, Grant Gustin’s Scarlet Speedster received his own standalone series in 2014, often considered the peak of theArrowverse. Although the next two seasons had their fair share of issues but were received positively, from season 4, it was all downhill for the series, and it hit a new low with season 7.
WhileThe Flashwas notable for its pop culture references, season 7’s finale went a little above and beyond with itsStar Warshomage, which didn’t sit well with fans in the slightest.
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Writing a speedster is always tricky due to the nature of its power and requires the utmost attention to detail to ensure no loose ends persist. The challenge further magnifies when it comes to writing a speedster in a TV show. While the initial seasons ofThe Flashdid succeed in combating this challenge to varying degrees, after season 3, the show never got back to its previous heights. But in 2021, the CW show hit a new low with season 7, considered the worst entry in the series.
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From production issues, following the rise of COVID, to muddled storylines, season 7 was a rough time for both the character and fans of the show. And nothing articulates its shortcomings better than the season finale, which saw Flash andEobard Thawnedueling against Godspeed with lightning-based lightsabers. Although the scene did end up going viral, it was not for the right reasons, as it ended up being the b-tt of all jokes online.
Somecommentsfrom fans read:
“There’s no way they’ve come to this. May the speed force be with you”
“This is why it’s not a good idea to over extend a show”
“What in the Power Rangers quality acting, Star Wars rip off was that”
“WE CANT KEEP LETTING THEM GET AWAY WITH THIS”
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with it, as Barry is no new to crafting objects using the speed force in the comics, it felt completely out of place in the show. Not only was there no build-up to it, but considering that Barry often takes up an entire episode to learn new techniques, theStar Wars-inspired conclusion to season 7 left fans dispirited.
Grant Gustin Didn’t Initially See Himself Fit for the Flash
It’s important to note that despite the writers’ shortcomings,Grant Gustindid a great job with the material he was given. Gustin, who went on to become the biggest star to emerge from theArrowverse, recalled he was assured that he wasn’t going to land the role. Considering in the comics, Allen is buff and blonde, the actor had imposter syndrome ahead of the audition.
He said (viaMen’s Health):
“I mean, I was 23 when I auditioned for that show and thought I had no chance of getting it. I didn’t even want to go to the audition. I was like, ‘This is a waste of my time and their time.’ In the breakdown it said he was late twenties to early thirties. He’s big and buff and blonde in the comics. I was just like, ‘Why are they even seeing me?’ I had imposter syndrome about even going to that audition.”
Despite not matching the character’s physical attributes, Gustin ended up becoming a great Barry Allen, which only made it hard for fans to see his character being assassinated by the writers.
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The Flashis available to stream on Netflix.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
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