Crisis on Infinite Earths
Well, this isn't technically a movie or television series. It is one of the annual Arrowervse crossover events. I am just catching up on Supergirl, The Flash, and Batwoman. So, I watched the whole 5 part crossover (including two on Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow) when I got to those episodes.
Arrowverse > MCU
I love MCU films. They are a blast. But every time I watch my favorite Arrowverse shows, I realize it's better. Arrowverse has better worldbuilding, storytelling, and character development. They balance action, humor, and drama well.
Arrowverse is also surprisingly diverse without being in your face or alarming the comic book bros. There is a stunning variety of races, genders, and sexual identities in both cast and characters.
This one was my favorite crossover for the Burt Wade, Tom Welling, and Wil Wheaton cameos. Plus the cheeky reference to Brandon Routh's stint as Superman. Plus self-aware jokes about crossovers in general.
I know Arrow fans were livid about Oliver Queen's fate. I was more annoyed at Lex Luthor and Nash Wells. But at the end of it all, I wonder - did our heroes really save the world? Earth Prime is a new reality. They never saved what was destroyed by the antimatter.
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