![]() I do wish Rip had been more of a focal point this season leading up to his ultimate death, but the moment still resonated all the same. Both Rip Hunter and Damien Darhk made their grand, heroic sacrifices this week. And nowhere more so than with the two big character deaths. In that sense, there was lot of closure to a season’s worth of character development. ![]() There were a lot of strong emotional moments to be had, whether they involved Sara embracing her leadership role, Nate and Amaya parting ways for good or familiar faces like Jax and Director Sharp stopping by to lend a hand. The emotional thrust of this episode was less the battle against Mallus' army than the Legends finally overcoming their various emotional hurdles and learning how to live up to the “Legends” name. Fortunately, where Mallus and his lackluster final plan stumbled, the Legends themselves were able to pick up the slack. The ensuing battle didn’t feel season finale-worthy. ![]() That’s one unfortunate side effect of keeping the episode confined mainly to the Wild West town of Salvation. Nor did it feel as though time itself hung in the balance. The idea of the Legends facing down an army comprised of Roman centurions, pirates and Viking warriors is pretty nifty, but never did it feel like our heroes were outmatched or in any real danger of failure. The entire conflict this week suffered as a result. ![]() It almost makes you pine for the days of Vandal Savage. ![]() Between his comically bland appearance and his utter lack of motivation beyond the predictable “I’m an all-powerful bad guy who wants to destroy the universe because reasons,” shtick, Mallus really fell flat this season. Blame the show’s limited budget or a general lack of imagination, but Mallus basically looks like a mid-game boss in a God of War game. Any remaining hope that Mallus would evolve into more than a generic CG villain with a cool voice was dashed last week with the reveal of his true, fleshy form. ![]()
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