Arrow recently wrapped up its fourth season, and it was a bit of a mess. Still, Arrow has always been a little silly; that’s part of the charm. This is a show that, over four season finales, has destroyed slums with an earthquake machine, had an army of Deathstrokes invade Starling City, sent nukes flying across the world and, most unbelievably, had its hero marry a lesbian ninja in a sham marriage. You’d think fans would roll with it by now, but the Arrow subreddit has apparently had enough.
How much did they hate the finale? We’ll let a screenshot explain:
Don’t adjust your screen! This is the ‘Arrow’ subreddit with just a few minor changes.
The fans have, presumably temporarily, run into the arms of Matt Murdock, although if they’re complaining about a finale full of ridiculous magic and plot holes, that doesn’t seem the best option. We loved the second season, but come on, it ended with Elektra being sealed into what’s best described as an iron lung powered by blood.
It’s fair to say Arrow is struggling, creatively, and the season finale ended on an extremely odd note with the cast going their separate ways. It felt more like a series finale than a show that will be back next season. Part of the issue is the CW’s DC universe keeps expanding; 2014 saw the arrival of The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow debuted in early 2016, and next season Supergirl will swoop in to save the day. And if you pay attention, there’s a lot of overlap between the shows: they all share quite a few writers, directors, and behind-the-scenes staff, and the strain is beginning to show, in Arrow and elsewhere.
Still, we’re willing to give it another chance. Arrow has had no shortage of silly episodes over the last four years, and we’re confident the show can pull it out. If nothing else, the fourth season had Malcolm finally getting what he deserved. Maybe in the fifth season, Ollie and his buddy Hal can wander America in a truck?
(Via Dorkly)
