(There is a fun “trick arrow” stunt in this episode that reinforces this point.) But this episode is a reminder that the influence has also gone the other way this season. It has been clear for some time that the success of The Flash‘s lighter and more comic book influenced approach has had an influence on the darker and grittier Arrow. I only wish that the distracting storyline involving Wells (Tom Cavanagh), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker), and Jay (Teddy Sears) had been saved for another time. For comic book fans are used to long story arcs building to crossover events, however, it should feel pretty familiar and satisfying. The background for this story has been building all season in The Flash and, like the earlier “Fury of Firestorm” episode, is a set-up for the new CW series, Legends of Tomorrow. Those who are critical of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for sacrificing the independence of their individual films in order to tell a really big, really long story over the course of several films will have plenty to gripe about here as well. “Legends of Today” tells an ambitious story, making this team-up between the “Scarlet Speedster” and the “Emerald Archer,” and the respective “Team Flash” and “Team Arrow,” feel a lot bigger than their previous encounters. Its success is a testament to producer Greg Berlanti’s ability to manage a talented ensemble in the cool mix of light drama and comic book action that has become a staple of the best of the DC Comics television programs. For fans of both shows, it is a chance to see the two appealing young casts together.
Reece: The first installment of the two-part The Flash/ Arrow crossover is a lot of fun.
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