The Arrowverse’s Wildest Episode Is Better Than Most DC Movies

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Despite being a bit confusing and arguably pointless, the musical episode of The Flash actually turned out better than many episodes from other shows in the Arrowverse. In season 3, The Flash featured a team-up between Barry Allen and Kara Danvers (from Supergirl) to stop the Music Meister, portrayed by Darren Criss.

Musical episodes aren’t uncommon on TV, but this was a first for the ambitious Arrowverse. It felt a bit different from the usual superhero stories being told within that shared universe. However, given the number of cast members who could actually sing, it made a certain amount of sense.

The Flash’s Musical Episode Was So Unnecessary

I’ve always loved musicals, and “Duet” is still one of my favorite episodes across all the Arrowverse shows. However, it felt a little forced and out of place within the seasons of The Flash and Supergirl.

The CW often adds relationship drama to its shows, and this episode used conflicts between Barry and Iris, and Kara and Mon-El, as a chance to create a heartwarming resolution. However, this dramatic setup felt forced and wasn’t really needed.

Barry and Iris had a rocky relationship, but their recent breakup felt forced and didn’t fit with their characters. It was quickly resolved in a single musical episode, which seemed primarily designed to showcase the singing and acting abilities of stars from the Arrowverse shows – including Jeremy Jordan, Melissa Benoist, Grant Gustin, and John Barrowman – all of whom have musical backgrounds.

Bringing in characters like John Barrowman, who appears as a villain from Arrow, didn’t really fit with the storylines of The Flash or Supergirl. In the end, the episode felt unnecessary, and each show’s story would have continued the same way without it.

The Flash TV Show Largely Focuses On Moral Storytelling

You know, despite everything else going on in the show, what I really appreciate about The Flash is its heart. Barry Allen isn’t like your typical superhero from that universe; he really focuses on things like friendship, being kind, love, and what it truly means to be a hero. It’s a surprisingly moral show, and that’s what sets it apart for me.

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I’ve always loved how musicals can take complex ideas and boil them down to their core, and The Flash‘s musical episode really did that for me. Seeing both Barry and Kara learn to open up, forgive others (and themselves!), lean on their friends, and not be afraid to ask for help was just so powerful. It felt like a beautiful reminder of what truly matters.

While the musical episode felt a bit fast-paced and relied on songs to convey character development instead of complex storylines, it was enjoyable and ultimately more successful than many other shows within The Flash’s universe. That’s why it works and deserves to be remembered.

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2025-12-21 16:18