Ryan set loose on the world is the best thing that happened for this show and this fandom.
I love his energy, I love that ABC and Tim are finally unlocking his potential, thus promotion has reached a whole new level.
Nothing is being said that is false, nothing is insinuated other than his awareness of the appearance of the writers' choices.
And he enjoys every part of the process because his relationship with Oliver makes it possible.
I am totally enjoying this new 911 era, bring it on!
Yes, buddie canon can be awesome, also kind of a given at this point.
But even if it won't, so long as we don't get a new meaningless handbag, and we get to see some development that sticks for all characters, I would be happy.