5x08 Romeo v Juliet: Dawn of Justness

Brandon Routh was the heart of this show. A lighthouse of optimist and charm that easily stood out among his peers. I feel lucky to have been able to witness the one and only Ray Palmer since the Arrow days. After the ending of that show, the Arrowverse seems once more, emptier. This time due to Routh’s absence.

Overall, this episode is far from perfect and often feels like a completely missed opportunity to give Ray and Nora a proper goodbye. For instance, we spend more time worried about Nate’s reaction and feelings rather than the characters that are about to leave (seriously, this is not about you Nate). Moreover, notice how Ray and Mick barely acknowledge one another and he and Sara only get a mere 45 seconds scene... They have been there since the beginning, the writers could have tried a little harder. And if you’re gonna thank someone and honour them, why not do it while their onscreen instead of waiting till they leave? I just kept spotting all these gaps and is quite frustrating.

Nevertheless, it was a decent episode. Even if it’s just because of Ray. Farewell, big guy!