I do very well understand the plot. My question comes more from an above the table and a DC production question.

I’m a big Green Lantern fan, so Hector Hammond is a big villain and part of the lore, so the choice of execution and set up feels really odd and stands out. The moment they said Hector Hammond, I perked up, since I wasn’t expecting that character at all. It would be like if there was a fake Sinestro, which then leaves you confused on whether there will be a real Sinestro or not. Right now it feels more like an easter egg name for the fans. Maybe it will pay off in later episodes or some next season plotline.