![]() ![]() ![]() Hopefully, we aren’t headed there, because that will make big chunks of season 3 seem even more like treading water. Many signs are pointing toward Savitar as an evil Barry from the future, which at least has some comic book precedent. The idea of changing the future headlines was fun trying to play guess the bad guy’s true identity is tired. We don’t know who the big bad really is? Season 2 gave us plenty of that with Jay Garrick/Hunter Zolomon/Zoom. The Flash threw us a fun twist earlier in season 3 when it looked like Savitar worked for Doctor Alchemy and not the other way around, but after that reveal, we ended up with just another speedster big bad, the show’s third in three seasons.īarry isn’t fast enough? Been there, done that. Should it be, though? It wasn’t when Savitar first arrived on the scene, and it should be enough to know there’s a menacing armored dude who can move super-fast and give powers to others. I’m not going to say I don’t care who Savitar is, but the fact is that the only reason I do is because the show is beating us over the head with the idea that it’s important and the cast and producers are outright telling us it’s A Big Deal. His identity has inexplicably become a big plot point He had to deal with people so devoted that they waited for Savitar’s return for decades, and even former ally Lady Flash was swayed to join his side.Īlso, what happened to him lending speed to other people? That would have fun to see on the show. Part of what made Savitar a great comic book villain is that Wally West (the Flash at the time) knew he didn’t just have to stop the so-called God of Speed. It showed up when Barry Allen and his teammates first met the villain, then again to ensure a logical explanation for his return in “ The Wrath of Savitar.” Otherwise … nothing. The Flash did use the cult angle from the comics, but it sure didn’t stick around for very long. With full acknowledgment that there are still five episodes left and there could still be some exciting developments yet to come, here are three reasons Savitar has been a bummer. Instead, season 3 is suffering a bit because of his status as the big bad. The costume and design people came up with an awesome look for Savitar on The Flash, so his presence on TV should be a blessing. Though he did indeed run fast like the Flash himself and a bunch of other heroes and villains, both his origin - a third world test pilot downed behind enemy lines after a close brush with the Speed Force - and the way he used his powers were unique.Ī cult of followers and super-speed ninjas? Yeah, that’s pretty cool. In the pages of DC Comics, Savitar was a pretty cool, original creation when Mark Waid and Oscar Jiminez brought him to life in the mid-’90s. ![]() By Nick Tylwalk 6 years ago Except for his cool suit of armor, the season 3 big bad on The Flash has been a disappointment. ![]()
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