They can ' t change what happened anymoreIncorrect . This is work of fiction . They are writers . They can change everything in an instant . E 1 Laurel or E 2 Laurel , makes no difference . One , other or both can be there on a moment ' s notice . And I will reiterate , in order for me and many others to watch again writers need to make the gesture of bringing that characters backin . If they don ' t then illusion of their competence remains unchallenged . And they most certainly are not competent . It needs to be recognised and acknowledged by them . Once it is done then me and others might reconsider . Because this is not about a character . It ' s about effects that character ' s presence will have on writer ' s egos and self perception . And double that for certain fan base out there that caused this whole mess in the first place . Their current discomfort is not nearly enough . Alsoit ' s the same show it once was barring Laurel LanceContradictory statement . Try removing Watson from Sherlock Holmes narrative and see how '' same '' it is . Season 1 or no joy .