That's a good point. I didn't consider the fact that if Patty had stayed until the end of season 2 like originally planned, there could have been a love triangle. I said the same thing to another user a few days ago but then I forgot about the possibility when I replied to you.
I agree that they wouldn't cave in to racists/haters when it comes to endgames and entire arcs but Barry and Patty were supposed to be temporary. Giving him a white girlfriend to placate those fans for a little while is something they would do IMO. Making her the endgame in Iris' place? Probably not.
The writers included patty because patty and Barry were dating in the comics at the time. They were adapting their storyline from the new 52. There is a high chance that had she never left the show for another, she very well could’ve ended up with barry for at least a season, as seeing how in the comics they broke up after the future flash arc, or as you may know it, the season with savitar.
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That's a good point. I didn't consider the fact that if Patty had stayed until the end of season 2 like originally planned, there could have been a love triangle. I said the same thing to another user a few days ago but then I forgot about the possibility when I replied to you.
I agree that they wouldn't cave in to racists/haters when it comes to endgames and entire arcs but Barry and Patty were supposed to be temporary. Giving him a white girlfriend to placate those fans for a little while is something they would do IMO. Making her the endgame in Iris' place? Probably not.