The Flash (possible Spoilers)

[JeyNyce]

A fun ti-bit

https://tv.yahoo.com/news/flash-justice-league-easter-egg-190000657.html

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

The crossover was an exceptionally good crossover, Captain Cold managed to come across as a real threat, without even needed any powers.  Really, really great.

[BWPS]

Felicity is the best character on any of these shows.

I am furious... FURIOUS... that they are calling him the Blur. That's not funny even as a joke. I can't deal with that crap again.

[Talavar]

Like most of you, I really enjoyed the most recent episode.  Bring on the Rogues!

[Podmark]

Loved this week episode.

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Captain Cold was awesome, and I am so happy that he got away.

Felicity was a lot of fun in this. I'm actually not a huge fan of her in Arrow, I find that when she's in it a lot she pulls the show away from it's gritty core - she works better on Arrow in smaller bits for me - but she fits perfectly in Flash. I loved the exchange where she had to come up with excuses for Barry disappearing.

Flash is really impressing me. And better yet I think it's existence helps Arrow, I found last season the show strayed from it's core too much and started to remind me of Smallville a little bit here and there (not good for Arrow). But having the Flash the creators seem to have a better handle on each shows identity. And with SHIELD so much better this year it makes for a great line up of comic shows on TV.

[JeyNyce]

Felicity is the best character on any of these shows.

I am furious... FURIOUS... that they are calling him the Blur. That's not funny even as a joke. I can't deal with that crap again.

Felicity is awesome
Don't put too much about him being called the Blur or the Streak (which had me laughing).  Remember the beginning of Arrow, he was called The Hood and the Vigilante

[bat1987]

Ya I don't mind it that much since he calls himself The Flash in the intro, and has come up with the name but was interupted before revealing it. He went "the fla...". And lol the hood was annoying Jey, true

[thalaw2]

It would have been cool if they tied Flash being called Blur or Streak to the Smallville series.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

I have come under the conclusion that if DC wants to make a successful movie universe franchise then these are the people they should be putting in charge of it, because they know how to handle like action superheroes.  They also seem to realize that the Flash is obviously a fantasy, so how cares if running up the side of a building or across water makes any sense.  It's cool.  It's the Flash.  They're doing those kinds of signature things and it's awesome.

This latest episode welcome Clancy Brown back to the DC Universe. While I loved his performance as Luthor in the DC Universe, it turns out he makes a fantastic General Eiling too.  Loved his performance here and look forward to seeing more from him.

Also this episode sets up something that everyone (including the show's producers and writers apparently) assumed was just an Easter egg but now appears to actually be happening

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Gorilla Grodd!  We even get his origins as an experiment in psychic interrogation.

[bat1987]

This show is really good. Loved the latest episode.

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Ya the thing with Grodd was awesome, can't wait to see how they pull it off.

[Shogunn2517]

The symmetry:

Clancy Brown plays General Eiling in the LIVE ACTION show "The Flash"...  The Flash is played by Michael Rosenbaum in the ANIMATED "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited" series...  Michael Rosenbaum plays Lex Luthor in the LIVE ACTION "Smallville"...  Clancy Brown plays Lex Luthor in the ANIMATED "Superman", "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited" series.

It's like destiny.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

So finally he gets his name. 

Spoiler

Reverse Flash's appearance was surprising.  Could he be Wells, or is wells as well intentioned as he acts?  We know he's hiding something, but is it sinister or merely extreme?

Firestorm is at least mentioned in passing.  Nice that they're continuing setting things up.

Villain was only there to service the other plot threads, namely Iris putting herself in danger and Barry continuing to push his speed.

[Glitch Girl]

Wells must be part chicken after laying all those Easter Eggs last night.

Spoiler

He mentions those "killed" by the particle accelerator surge.

They were: the two kids that died trying to save Blackout, Al Rothstein, Ronnie Raymond, Grant Emerson, Will Everett, Bea De Costa, and Ralph Dibny.... otherwise known as Atom, Firestorm, Damage, Amazing Man, Fire, and the Elongated Man.

I had to look it up, because my brain stopped at "Ralph Dibny" too.

I wouldn't be surprised if they all weren't actually dead. After all, Ronnie isn't.

[Thunder]

Next week Wells will have to do the chicken dance...LOL

[Glitch Girl]

Oooo... look who's going to be making an appearance!

http://www.themarysue.com/mark-hamill-the-flash/

[Silver Shocker]

Glorious!

[Talavar]

That is pretty amazing news.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

Just saw the fall finale.  Lots of stuff happened.

Spoiler

The Reverse-Flash appears and he is--Dr. Wells!  Or maybe a robot controlled by Dr. Wells.  Something like that.
Firestorm debuts and even shows up to assist the Flash!  He isn't quite himself though.  My guess is because like the comics, he's a fused person, so he really isn't Ronny.  Not entirely.
Cisco realizes after the fight that there were two speedsters at his mother's death.  It seems pretty likely that Barry and Reverse will time travel at some point and well will see the death from Barry's perspective.

Definitely look forward to the spring episodes and the debut of the Rogues.

[bat1987]

Just saw the fall finale.  Lots of stuff happened.

Spoiler

The Reverse-Flash appears and he is--Dr. Wells!  Or maybe a robot controlled by Dr. Wells.  Something like that.
Firestorm debuts and even shows up to assist the Flash!  He isn't quite himself though.  My guess is because like the comics, he's a fused person, so he really isn't Ronny.  Not entirely.
Cisco realizes after the fight that there were two speedsters at his mother's death.  It seems pretty likely that Barry and Reverse will time travel at some point and well will see the death from Barry's perspective.

Definitely look forward to the spring episodes and the debut of the Rogues.

Comics spoiler

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Barry and Reverse do fight at the time Barry's mother died, its more or less what happens in the comics.

On to the episode

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Really strong mid season finale. Hope they expand on firestorm's powers. Reverse was very creppy, I liked it a lot. Can't wait to see more of him. Def seems like Wells was Reverse Flash. He might be Thawne's descendant, that's why he kept him alive I guess. Not much family resemblance though. Can't wait to see Grodd, the rouges, more of the reverse Flash etc. This is IMO the best super hero show on TV.

[Starman]

The last few episodes of The Flash have been pretty great, IMO. They nailed Reverse Flash and I'm actually intrigued by Harrison Wells' identity and motivation. It was always pretty obvious that the red and yellow blurs at Barry's mum's death were going to be The Flash and Reverse Flash fighting via time travel, though.

[thalaw2]

That last episode was awesome!  I usually get my TV series fix while doing some walking on my treadmill.  This episode was so good that I kept going even after my required daily amount of treadmill.  Reverse Flash was perfect.  It'll be good to see how he's pulled off in this series.  Firestorm was great...better than expected. 

Do we really have to wait until January 20?!?!?!?!  Cruel world!

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I didn't like that Barry told his feelings to Iris.  I really wish he would chase after Felicity or another woman instead.

[Podmark]

Fall finale was awesome!

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Reverse Flash was really cool. And it certainly seems like he's Harrison is him, but I think there might be more to it.
Glad they revealed Barry's feelings for Iris. They could have played card for multiple seasons if they wanted but they didn't. One thing I like about this show is it moves pretty...fast.

I have seen some great theories on Harrison's true identity:

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Some believe he's actually Barry from the future. I think it's true. Tom Cavanagh and Grant Gustin do look similar and the there are similarities in how they act. Not sure what his motivations would be though.

[HarryTrotter]

Didnt visit in a while,but besides that...I honestly didnt like Grant Gustin at first,but I like him now.Crossovers with Arrow were awessome.Love how the writers got that "Who would win?" thing going on.

[JeyNyce]

Firestorm costume
http://comicbook.com/2015/01/11/the-flash-first-look-at-robbie-amells-full-firestorm-costume/

It's pretty basic, I hope they add more to it with SFX

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

There was already a set picture of the actor in the costume quite a while ago, actually.

Anyhow, looking forward to Flash's return.

[catwhowalksbyhimself]

In a move that should surprise no one, Flash has been renewed for a second season.  Also, annual crossovers with Arrow.

[thalaw2]

I'm so happy this is back on the air.  This latest episode left a bit to be desired, but was overall very good.

Spoiler

Was that Batista from GotG and WWE?

[HarryTrotter]

The Scofield brothers are back in action.

[thalaw2]

Ohhhh.  that explains why the guy looks like Batista without the size.  I haven't seen Prison Break in ages.

[bat1987]

Excited for this show's return.

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The episode was not as good as i hoped but was still good enough.
Purcell and Miller went a bit over the top with their performances at times, I knew they were going for it, but they overdid it I think. Heat Wave's scene with Caitlin was good. Cold had some good moments but I prefer his first appearance. After that final fight, maybe Barry is getting a new costume?