Fans of ‘Arrow’ who, like me, think that the flashbacks are wasted time on the show and do very little to build up the main story or really contribute in a meaningful way to the narrative, are going to be disappointed to learn just how much the show’s creatives seem to enjoy those flashbacks.
Source: Whatever Happened, Happened: ‘Arrow’ Producers Do Not Want To Lose Flashbacks In Season 5
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