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Avatar: The Way of Water struggles under the weight of its excessive runtime, making it feel bloated and overly indulgent. The film leans heavily on repetitive, bleeding-heart environmental and familial themes, which, while well-meaning, come across as preachy and laboured. It lacks the freshness and narrative drive of the original, offering little that feels truly original or compelling.

While visually stunning in the effects department and star studded cast, the spectacle alone doesn't justify the tedious pacing. The action sequences seem repetitive also with the endless cat-and-mouse scenes. A visually impressive but emotionally shallow sequel.

The first two seasons of The Flash stand out as the series' best, presenting a blend of engaging storylines and character dynamics that initially hook viewers. Barry Allen's journey from a regular guy to a superhero is compelling at first, and his relationships with the supporting cast add depth to the narrative. However, the excitement quickly fades as the show becomes a cycle of repetitive conflicts.

As the series progresses, it feels like the writers lean heavily on the same tired formulas. The same types of villains keep reappearing, and the emotional beats become predictable and drawn out. While the early seasons balance action and character moments well, later seasons drag down the pacing with tedious dialogue and melodrama that feels more like filler than meaningful development.

Despite the occasional bright spots in the action and effects, the overall experience becomes a chore. What began as a promising take on a beloved superhero devolves into a repetitive slog. For viewers hoping for a series that evolves and surprises, The Flash quickly becomes disappointing, losing the spark that made it enjoyable in the first place.

Second attempt at watching this show & episodes like this is the reason why I struggled to engage with this in the first place. The indictment of the US's health care system is one thing, but Mateo & Cheyenne quibbling over Amy's choice for her child's name sent me. The cattiness is of these two is unbearable at times.

The one thing I found amusing & salvageable about this episode was Eden Sher's appearance, doing her best to come across as annoying as a seasonal hire for the store. Instead only giving her best known character, Sue Heck. Many of the existing characters are objectively more annoying than her.