Man that was an amazing episode. I so didn't see that awesomeness coming. Holy sh--. This is the best episode I've seen. I was only enjoying this show to a medium. I enjoyed the two part Flash and Arrow Crossover (Had it only been the first part only, I think it only would have been very mediocre), and the mid-season finale to some extent though had some mishaps I wasn't fond of...like Barry telling Iris his feelings. Seemed to be rushed, and didn't give us enough anticipation. I didn't expect Barry to tell Iris in the first season. Other episode I enjoyed was the return of Cold along with his partner. Flash is revealed finally. The fx of Flash training in the beginning of the episode. Flash finally being revealed to the world was great. I didn't want them to go in the Arrow direction. Like hiding out and being only known as a vigilantee and not sure if he exists kind of way.
Other episodes since have just been kind of filler for me. I enjoyed some bits though like Flash taking on the Harry Potter look-a-like the first round. I can't say I enjoyed the Firestorm arc except for the fight and explosion.
One thing that's kept me interested is the mystery of Nora Allen's murder. The mirror image, and adult Flash's blood. Makes me think though, that's the more developed Flash from the future. I hope we see a glimpse and see him in the more traditional suit.
Only small concern I have is Grodd. Well, two things, one, I hope we don't see him full time later this season, but next season. Don't want to see them introduce all villians in the first season. Save the others for later. Second concern is if we will see enough of his face, or will they do it like Lionel possessed by Darkseid (Smallville)? They couldn't afford motion capture, but a gorilla body suit would work and be magical enough! I'd say they'd go for that!
Reverse-Flash is one of Flash's greatest foes and I hope we see him return in the future of the show. Now he's only been teased and we haven't seen too much of him yet. I hope he's used for more than one purpose than just this first season. So is Grodd. I'm hoping he's Flash's main baddie in season 2.
Problem with Gotham is they've introduced nearly every Batman villian or character in the first season, it has started to become annoying.
What I enjoyed about this episode of Flash was almost every thing. The mysterious other Flash super speeding next to current Flash. That was spooky. Plus the visual effects. The physics look more accurate. Barry's speed. His arms and legs look like they are moving at the right speed. Before it did not look right. In the Arrow crossover part 2 for example, "I need five locations", Barry's background looks visibly fast but the way Gutsin is moving looks normal, like he was a regular person jogging.
This time it looked right. The background was also too out of focus to see. I liked that.
While I didn't like Dr. Wells being revealed so soon, I thought that should have been saved for the finale, but there should be more of a surprise coming I hope. I still liked it. I never liked Cisco that much, he just seemed cheesy and over the top with his nicknames and all that, but was sad to see him die. I was worried and like wtf? he's dead! I was sad.
And the twist. Only one guy that night. Wells was moving so fast making it seem like there were two people. Damn.
For some reason I like the girl Barry is dating only because she helps Barry and Iris get together and knows what they are feeling. Kind of like seeing Eddie get mad about it.
The way Barry and Iris confessed their feelings for each other. I admit, I was deeply touched. Did I just say "deeply"? And revealing himself to Iris as the Flash. But first I thought, wow, this is great but this is only the first season and Iris will already know that Barry is the Flash, plus they will be a couple. So then going back in time Holy sh-- what a twist!
At least Cisco will be alive but Barry won't know about Wells. And Iris? Darn. My question. So Barry doesn't know he can go back in time yet, but how does he do that? We know it is from running super fast. Another question though, will there be two Barry's? He ends up in the same place though which looks like only one now. Would be a twist if there were two.
My theory of how he goes back in time...at the beginning we saw him super speeding and breaking the sound barrier. What if that's how he sets the time? And what if whenever he's ready, he has to go that fast or faster, in this case, where he was on the Harbor trying to stop the tsunami, then boom! right where he created the sonic boom, he goes back in time right back where he was where there was a woman looking for a taxi.
That would be awesome. Wonder how he will stop the tsunami. Dr. Wells seemingly knows how to not go back in time as he's faster than Barry. My concern however is what if by the end of the season, Barry goes back in time to the beginning of the first episode or 15 years ago? Changing everything.
Thankfully, Barry travelling back in time can retcon that moment.
