The series is a prequel to the crossover Crisis on Earth X.
Critical Reception: The series received positive reviews for its storytelling and representation, with Oliver Sava of The A.V. Club noting that "Tovey does strong work capturing Ray's anxiety and fear about coming out."
Crossover Connection: Freedom Fighters: The Ray is part of the Arrowverse, the shared universe of DC Comics TV shows. It was introduced as a web series on The CW Seed. The show was set on Earth-X, a parallel Earth where the Nazis won World War II.
Ray Terrill's Role: The series focuses on Ray Terrill, a gay superhero who takes on the mantle of The Ray, a hero with the ability to manipulate light. Ray Terrill first appeared in The Ray comics from 1992, but this version of the character is notable for being a part of the Arrowverse and for being openly gay, a significant representation for LGBTQ+ characters in superhero media.
Earth-X and Nazis: Freedom Fighters: The Ray is set on Earth-X, where the Nazis won World War II, creating a dystopian world under the rule of the Fourth Reich. This makes the show unique, as it explores a world under oppressive rule, a theme that runs through both the series and its main characters' personal struggles.
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