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Thoughts on Crisis on Earth X Part 1

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       As I have stated before, I am not a fan of crossovers, because it compels one to watch shows they normally would not watch.  So I have mixed feelings on this.  The action moved quickly and the fight scenes amazing.  At one point when everyone fought and the speedsters ran and lights flashed, I almost felt overwhelmed.  Normally, I don't watch crossovers unless they are part of Flash and Arrow, for those are the two I watch.  However, that was not possible on this, because it felt more like a movie than a series.  The setting for the event is the wedding of Barry and Iris.           Olicity:  It seems that Oliver and Felicity almost switched places with season 4.  Oliver wants to get married.  I loved the scene with Barry and Oliver and Barry tells Oliver that they both got the girl. Barry says, "Having someone we love by our side give us something to fight for."  Barry asks Oliver if he loves Felicity and Oliver says, "I love her so much," and his face

Why I hope Tommy Merlyn is NOT Prometheus

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          Many blogs posts state that Tommy Merlyn is Prometheus.  They have some plausible reasons for the suggestion.  In summary: Tommy Merlyn was a huge part of season 1, and the showrunners say this season goes back to season 1, and if I remember correctly would be an original character from season 1. Malcolm could easily have put Tommy in the Lazarus pit.  He could have seen the terrible results of doing so, because those who go in come out completely different.  He was adamant about not wanting Thea put in the pit.  Was it because of what it did to Tommy? Malcolm could easily have satisfied Tommy's blood lust, as he tried to do for Thea. Tommy would have a reason to come back to Starling City, when he found out that Laurel had been killed, and he believes Oliver killed Laurel, hence he wants revenge. Tommy knew about the book of names Robert gave Oliver and Felicity and Diggle being an important part of Oliver's life. Oliver would be totally shocked to see Tommy a