Post by stargazer1682 on Apr 20, 2018 5:06:08 GMT
......(sigh)
There was a certain quality about the episode that made the episode intriguing, but like a lot of complaints lately, it seemed to be just a half a bubble off from realizing its potential.
I was a bit surprised by how little Oliver was in it. I was probably halfway through when I realized it. I suppose this is the episode where Stephen had an impromptu break.
The idea of Diaz seeking more power wasn't inherently bad, but I can't help but think that it should have been his origin story. Considering the power he's had, especially of late, it seemed a little ridiculous seeing him vie for something bigger; and not only that, but without bringing more of his resources to bear in the course of that effort. His insecurities, both with the men he's trying to ingratiate himself to, and the guy from his past, completely undermined him as a big bad. It just made him seem pathetic; especially at the end, when he finds, tortures and kills his childhood bully. I could see that happening at some point during his rise to power, but not after ruling an entire city for months.
And then there's"The Quadrant" - the mythical crime syndicate that controls ALL CRIME IN THE COUNTRY!!!
(....sigh)
Seriously? Al crine, in all of the US? And we're only just hearing about it? So many questions.
How is an organization that massive that effective at operating, while simultaneously go so far under the radar that people don't even think they're real? And how do you maintain authority for a group that doesn't officially exist?
Why not intergang, or any other name for a made upcrime syndicate?
And a) what does Diaz actually expect to get out of The Quadrant that doesn't get from where he's at now? He seems to want to trade being a big fish in a medium sized lake, to being a minnow in a shark infested ocean; with the expectation of holding his own against the sharks.
How dumb was it that the armed guards didn't start firing the moment Diaz walked into the board room, let alone after shooting one of the board members? And the other board member entertains him because he spouted off that he could bring billions to the table.
Again, what does Diaz really hope to gain here? And why would any of these people give him any kind of benefit of the doubt?
I kind of suspect The Quadrant to be the major antagonist(s) next year; which could have potential. I kind of see Laurel killing Diaz and taking his seat with the Quadrant.
There was a certain quality about the episode that made the episode intriguing, but like a lot of complaints lately, it seemed to be just a half a bubble off from realizing its potential.
I was a bit surprised by how little Oliver was in it. I was probably halfway through when I realized it. I suppose this is the episode where Stephen had an impromptu break.
The idea of Diaz seeking more power wasn't inherently bad, but I can't help but think that it should have been his origin story. Considering the power he's had, especially of late, it seemed a little ridiculous seeing him vie for something bigger; and not only that, but without bringing more of his resources to bear in the course of that effort. His insecurities, both with the men he's trying to ingratiate himself to, and the guy from his past, completely undermined him as a big bad. It just made him seem pathetic; especially at the end, when he finds, tortures and kills his childhood bully. I could see that happening at some point during his rise to power, but not after ruling an entire city for months.
And then there's"The Quadrant" - the mythical crime syndicate that controls ALL CRIME IN THE COUNTRY!!!
(....sigh)
Seriously? Al crine, in all of the US? And we're only just hearing about it? So many questions.
How is an organization that massive that effective at operating, while simultaneously go so far under the radar that people don't even think they're real? And how do you maintain authority for a group that doesn't officially exist?
Why not intergang, or any other name for a made upcrime syndicate?
And a) what does Diaz actually expect to get out of The Quadrant that doesn't get from where he's at now? He seems to want to trade being a big fish in a medium sized lake, to being a minnow in a shark infested ocean; with the expectation of holding his own against the sharks.
How dumb was it that the armed guards didn't start firing the moment Diaz walked into the board room, let alone after shooting one of the board members? And the other board member entertains him because he spouted off that he could bring billions to the table.
Again, what does Diaz really hope to gain here? And why would any of these people give him any kind of benefit of the doubt?
I kind of suspect The Quadrant to be the major antagonist(s) next year; which could have potential. I kind of see Laurel killing Diaz and taking his seat with the Quadrant.