The Flash The Flash, Season 1, Episode 8 "Flash vs. Arrow"

[O'Haire]

That fight scene was just awesome. Can't wait for tomorrows episode. Gonna be really hard to top this one.

 

[TheHighlander]

Awesome i agree.. this is a 10.

 

[kvz5]

I can't decide yet if this is the best episode so far but it's definitely in the Top 3. Soooo good!

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Rainbow Raider, nice to see him here.
Should've seen it once they talked about the color psychology.

 

[SCC]

LOVED this episode

Although Diggle felt really unneeded here.

 

[Paradox1]

fantastic episode I loved every second of it. The first hour I couldn't stop laughing at Dig freaking out over Barry. Every scene he was in had this I'm freaking out face. Just hilarious

 

[king666]

LOVED this episode

Although Diggle felt really unneeded here.

Diggle's reaction to Barry was A W E S O M E

"...you're fast"

 

[Frico]

Diggle's reaction to Barry was A W E S O M E

"...you're fast"

He had the perfect "in awe" face.

 

[kguillou]

The only nitpick I have (and I HATE myself for noticing it) is when they were fighting there was one part where Barry circling around Ollie and hitting him with a barrage of punches and Stephen Amell's physical reaction to the punches seemed really...off. Like at times, it didn't even seem like he was feeling the punches and Amell was just kind of wiggling around to pretend he was. I dunno, I think that part could've been way better choreographed but I'm sure it wasn't easy to pull of so I'll let it slide.

 

[Human Torch]

Another great episode.I don't know that I can give a fair review with my head still buzzing with an equally enjoyable AOS episode tonight.

The cast of both shows each got their moment all the while feeling very natural.I enjoyed Digg's reaction to Barry's speed.Funny without going over the top.Actually,this was one of the more humorous episodes of either show.Lots of good lines/scenes.

I wasn't familiar with the villain this time,but he afforded us with a good reason for Flash to turn "evil".The only problem being he seemed to get lost in the shuffle.I kept wondering "did they catch him?" I must've missed when they did,'cause he was in prison at the end.

"Angry Flash" was fun.I liked the "all business" training of Ollie and the showdown with Barry.

The fight at the end didn't disappoint.I should think Ollie would've been more than a little sore after taking a high speed beating,but he seemed to take it in stride.t:

Alright,the negatives....
They're still pushing the Iris triangle thing.I still don't care.I hope the showrunners take Ollie's advice "You need to let this go"

I kinda thought the "battlelines" were drawn a bit too easily. Wells suddenly acting like "You can't look up to that man!"after a few episodes ago saying "give our regards to the Arrow".And Joe already having a cut & dry opinion on the Arrow,only to act like "we're cool" at the end. It isn't a big deal,but it could've been handled more naturally.

Looking forward to seeing Captain Boomerang tomorrow!t:

 

[flickchick85]

The only nitpick I have (and I HATE myself for noticing it) is when they were fighting there was one part where Barry circling around Ollie and hitting him with a barrage of punches and Stephen Amell's physical reaction to the punches seemed really...off. Like at times, it didn't even seem like he didn't even feel the punches and Amell was just kind of wiggling around to pretend he was. I dunno, I think that part could've been way better choreographed but I'm sure it wasn't easy to pull of so I'll let it slide.

I agree. That fight had its moments, but there were a couple points where it looked straight-up goofy, imo.

Fun crossover (part 1). I just hope that scene with Oliver's baby mama isn't a sign of things to come on Arrow.

 

[Rocketman]

I have a feeling they included Firestorm (and showed him) because they knew they were getting new "curious" viewers who wanted to scope out the Flash/Arrow event, and enticing these undecided viewers with cool stuff like this was a way of saying, "Hey, keep tuning in - there's MORE where this came from!" Brilliantly played. I bet the ratings will be huge, and The CW has secured a NEW audience they didn't have before turning in next week.

 

[Hypestyle]

.... so is the Internet calling for Greg Berlanti's head over the Felicity 'striptease'?

I don't understand how the bad guy was caught.. did that happen off camera? Did Arrow capture him?

.. I guess something had to happen to push Iris away from Flash.. and now he's officially wanted by the cops for assaulting Eddie. Heh. I wonder how Barry will handle the relationship with both of them now.

So now Wells knows who Arrow is. Or did he know already? With his future newspaper room, etc.? What is his angle in getting to know the real identity?

 

[kguillou]

I don't think there's any trick to it. He knows Felicity works with the Arrow. Felcity came to Central City with Oliver Queen and the Arrow pops up. Literally and easy 1+1=2 deduction.

 

[Travesty]

This show continues to amaze me. Another great episode. Loved it! Can't wait for tomorrow.

 

[Anubis]

That was a hell of a fight.

 

[Quasimod0]

The only nitpick I have (and I HATE myself for noticing it) is when they were fighting there was one part where Barry circling around Ollie and hitting him with a barrage of punches and Stephen Amell's physical reaction to the punches seemed really...off. Like at times, it didn't even seem like he was feeling the punches and Amell was just kind of wiggling around to pretend he was. I dunno, I think that part could've been way better choreographed but I'm sure it wasn't easy to pull of so I'll let it slide.

Agreed. I noticed this as well. It was a good fight, but there were a few moments of "awkwardness" like that.

 

[Herolee10]

So overall, did you guys feel like Barry was overshadowed by Green Arrow's presence here?

 

[Paradox1]

So overall, did you guys feel like Barry was overshadowed by Green Arrow's presence here?

Short answer, nope. This episode was all about Barry venting his anger.

 

[Hypestyle]

... I'm surprised at Joe's seeming 'acceptance' of Arrow at this point. How has he rationalized the apparent murders that Arrow/Oliver is wanted for?

So what's going to be Barry's status with precinct Captain Singh? He seemed to be in hot water during the rage fest..

 

[KillerMcQueen]

So overall, did you guys feel like Barry was overshadowed by Green Arrow's presence here?

Nope, if anything I feel like Ollie could've used a little more screentime, we didn't really see him interact with the Star Labs gang outside of his passive-aggressive goodbye warning them to not reveal his identity. Though the Arrow half of things can take care of some of that.

 

[Quasimod0]

The best line was Barry's "Maybe we could discuss that over coffee with Deathstroke and the Huntress." Or something along those lines. That was great.

 

[Herolee10]

On another note; wow, I was super impressed with how they executed the fight between Flash and Arrow. That was like Season Finale worth material right there.

Also; damn, I feel bad for Barry when it comes to his love life.lol I mean the dude always loses out when it comes to any potential LI to the same typical model of a person; tall, handsome, blonde dude.lol

Felicity doesn't want to pursue a relationship with Barry, Iris isn't interested, and even if Kaitlin were a potential substitute, she's still hooked up on her fiance.lol

It seems like Linda Park will be Barry's answer when it comes to his romance problems.lol

 

[The Caped Knight]

Well this episode actually didn't disappoint, the fight was actually very well choreographed. I like that Barry was able to finally express his emotions

Oh that teaser of Firestorm was sick.

 

[The Caped Knight]

I was just thinking that. It's the Flash on Red K.

oh yeah it was Bad Clark syndrome for Barry, he even yell to Joe much like Clark first did to Jonathan when he was first exposed to Red Kryptonite.