Originally Posted by
Ping Pong Along
I don't understand how people can hold season 1 up so much higher than season 2. Sure season 2 had largely the same premise and plot beats as season 1, but it was just so much better overall. Just the fact that season 2 didn't have any "we must keep the Flash's secret from Iris" points makes it superior. I'd argue Iris was a greater antagonist in season 1 than Reverse Flash, at least day to day.
A thousand times this. These shows introduce so many plot hurdles that are drama for the sake of drama. It also shows a lack of growth for these characters.