The kid was illegally detained. He was a minor denied a call to his parent (who would also/maybe act as his legal council or connect him to it). He didn't have any information. He was beaten up by the cops. That is EXACTLY what BLM is about. You either have no idea what BLM's mission is — to protest and effect change…

"A pattern is emerging with these Marvel Netflix shows: They start out fairly grounded and realistic before eventually pushing things too far in a comic book direction."

Are you watching The Good Place or deconstructing an Arthur Miller play? (Psssst, it's still early days….and it's been picked up for a full season….)

In the comics, Opal City is the home of Starman, Phantom Lady, Black Condor and the Elongated Man. Of course, on The Flash it's basically an Easter egg.

"Time travel certainly looks to be on the table now…" — as opposed to when it was revealed to be on the table in the very first episode????

"Cisco notes both red and yellow blurs were visible when Barry’s mother disappeared, suggesting the presence of another scarlet speedster. Or perhaps a time-traveling Barry Allen?"