The Flash The Flash Season 4 Episode 16: "Run, Iris, Run"

[Lantern Venom]

Iris also had a group of people who spent 4 years studying Barry and his speed. She didn't know how vibrate her hand, she didn't do it on purpose, it just happened. And she had Barry tell her what to do. How did Barry learn how to do a lot of things he did? By them telling how how to. THis was literally no different.

Barry was in a burning house and didnt get injured.


The team is put in a lot of situations where they should be injured but arent.

This episode took the argument of "Iris is a Mary Sue" and put it to rest forever. She struggled with her confidence, and needed a barrage of directions (and even a rescue) to do any good with speedster abilities. She also admitted that being a reporter/blogger was more suited to her than being a hands-on hero. This episode was good for a number of reasons, but perhaps most of all, it developed her sense of self going forward.

 

[fan4stic]

This episode took the argument of "Iris is a Mary Sue" and put it to rest forever. She struggled with her confidence, and needed a barrage of directions (and even a rescue) to do any good with speedster abilities. She also admitted that being a reporter/blogger was more suited to her than being a hands-on hero. This episode was good for a number of reasons, but perhaps most of all, it developed her sense of self going forward.

Not to mention that this has happened in 2 episodes, where Iris has had a focus this season already. Iris has been called out by both Cisco and Harry and they were treated as right.

 

[LTuser]

Despite what some may claim, I strongly believe that Barry was the leader of "Team Flash" since the latter part of Season 1 and until the end of Season 3. Everyone followed his lead and stood by him when they went up against the likes of Zoom and Savitar.

So for Barry to suddenly lose that title to Iris of all people is baffling.

Heck, to me, even during S1, barry was the main guy.. But i do agree, he was definitely team leader through out S2 and 3.

And let me ask this to her supporters: Can you guys honestly give a good reason for why Iris is qualified to lead Team Flash? And please don't say that it was because she was the only one available during Barry's absense.

She has neither the experience nor the knowledge needed to qualify for such a role. And the fact that they constantly have her shove our faces with the infamous "We are the Flash" line doesn't help.

I certainly can't see any good reason for it, other than the "She is barry's wife"..

You have to look at when she stepped up to become "leader". Caitlin was gone, Barry was gone which meant that Cisco/Wally were out in the field more often. Wally definitely isn't anywhere near ready to lead and Iris is definitely a stronger personality then Cisco imo. Plus it seems like whoever is behind coms is the one calling the shots.

Strange, i feel Cisco was a very strong personality in S2 and 3.. Wally, i agree, wasn't one..

Missed Mark Of The Week:
Cisco saves Iris from being turned into fried bacon...and all he gets is a murmured 'Thank You' from Barry ...?
I would think that such a heroic last minute save deserved a few hearty back-pats, some high-fives and maybe even an offer of "Let me buy you a Coke" from Joe or somebody...
They spent all last season worrying their collective asses off about Saving Iris From CERTAIN DEATH...and here Cisco Saves Iris From CERTAIN DEATH ...with barely a notice.

While i didn't get that same vibe, i do feel something COULD have been said to Cisco for saving her..

She knew how to vibrate her hand when she first got his powers. She somehow managed to create a tidal wave on the first go.

IMO the hand vibration thing, was only done to show us 'she now had the speed force'. BUT the tidal wave thinggy, she did cause barry told her how to do it.

 

[portace]

wth..since when did this useless character become the leader??

she's pretty much the most unfit person there to make decisions

 

[javonstokess]

Man, the hate for Iris on here is unbearable sometimes.

 

[Babillygunn]

If you re-watch season 1 you see how Iris should have continued to be written. She was cool. I liked her in season 2 because she upped her game and went to work as a reporter. I’m good with Iris. I like the character and I really like Candice Patton. I really hate the Iris as the leader storyline because it doesn’t fit her strengths or the strengths of the team. If she was such a good reporter then she wouldn’t have quit the way she did. She wasn’t passionate or dedicated. That weakens her characterization.

I’m hoping that the ending is a sign of things to come and her character goes back to journalism and using those skills to help the team.

 

[kane9321]

yep..i'm done with flash. This episode was that straw that broke the camels back.
SHE'S THE TEAM LEADER?...FN REALLY?. I WANTED TO THROW SOMETHING AT MY TV SCREEN
KILL THIS USELESS CHARACTER OFF

 

[Avenging Angel]

For folks claiming she worked better as a reporter, how? She went from tumblr blogger, posted other people's articles/clippings, then it got popular and someone at CCPN gave her the job with almost no writing/journalism experience that she initially found boring. We didn't see her grow into anything, she was constantly shoved into the next thing and the next, just like Lana Lang. How was she strongest as a journalist? Keeping a tumblr blog isn't the same as being Lois Lane.

 

[LTuser]

Man, the hate for Iris on here is unbearable sometimes.

The hate is cause of how unrealistic they are making her.. All of a sudden she went from being a reporter, to finally learning barry's the flash. Now all of a sudden she took OVER team leadership and no one else had an issue??

 

[Lantern Venom]

Man, the hate for Iris on here is unbearable sometimes.

I don't get it for her specifically, nor do I understand how people say that a supporting character can ruin any show. I think Mon-El is far and away the worst character in the Arrowverse, but his inclusion has never made me ponder giving up on Supergirl.

 

[igoogol]

Man, the hate for Iris on here is unbearable sometimes.

But well-earned. Show's still called The Flash and not Iris The Shoehorn.

I don't get it for her specifically, nor do I understand how people say that a supporting character can ruin any show. I think Mon-El is far and away the worst character in the Arrowverse, but his inclusion has never made me ponder giving up on Supergirl.

Did he become leader of team Supergirl? Did Supergirl turn into the Super Mon-el show? Can Kara be Supergirl without Mon-el? If the answers are no, no and yes, then he's not the worst character in the 'verse.

 

[Lantern Venom]

But well-earned. Show's still called The Flash and not Iris The Shoehorn.

Did he become leader of team Supergirl? Did Supergirl turn into the Super Mon-el show? Can Kara be Supergirl without Mon-el? If the answers are no, no and yes, then he's not the worst character in the 'verse.

Iris West is an integral part of the Flash mythos. That should have been evident before the show began and unless Patton has some kind of contract dispute, she's going to play a major role until the end.

Mon-El is barely a blip in Kara's comics history, yet he's been shoehorned in as a love interest. The character's dialogue and acting are terrible. This season we've seen him come back for the sole purpose of making Supergirl mope. I'm very glad that Barry hasn't been given these type of soulless, disposable love interests.

 

[shabadoo25]

I'm beginning to wonder if the rumors about Patton having documented dirt on the producers are true. They seem to jibe with an increase in Iris' role in the series.

I'm wondering if AK leaving mid season hurt all these shows. Most seem to be kind of flailing around trying to find their way.

 

[Babillygunn]

For folks claiming she worked better as a reporter, how? She went from tumblr blogger, posted other people's articles/clippings, then it got popular and someone at CCPN gave her the job with almost no writing/journalism experience that she initially found boring. We didn't see her grow into anything, she was constantly shoved into the next thing and the next, just like Lana Lang. How was she strongest as a journalist? Keeping a tumblr blog isn't the same as being Lois Lane.

While not plausible, the role fit her character pretty well. The whole team leader role does not fit her well.

 

[Avenging Angel]

I'm beginning to wonder if the rumors about Patton having documented dirt on the producers are true. They seem to jibe with an increase in Iris' role in the series.

I'm wondering if AK leaving mid season hurt all these shows. Most seem to be kind of flailing around trying to find their way.

If true, my respect for her as a person will be gone. Something is amiss. They can't be ignoring the backlash for the least liked character forever. They broke up Olicity mid Season 4 among its backlash, but Westallen is still together in the same season as Arrow was? No signs of divorce or Barry reacting like a real person would to Iris' disgusting attitude toward him.

AK was behind all the Westallen scenes and Iris garbage, he wrote all of the key episodes that were centered around them. Even the recent crossover, explains why Iris is everywhere for no reason. Him leaving didn't hurt the show, he was behind what was destroying it. Berlanti isn't any better, he's very formulaic and will just start some new show only to inject his politics in its story lines and pay every article to kiss his butt.

The Arrowverse seems burned out in general. Could be do with the Superhero fad starting to die.

 

[igoogol]

Lantern Venom: Yes, keep shilling that instead of answering the questions. Soulless, disposable love interests are actually better than this shoehorned love interest garbage. They at least won't be taking up screen time to squawk such self-serving nonsense as "we are Flash", "I'm leader of team Flash", and they will have a life of their own instead of leeching off Barrry's.

I'm beginning to wonder if the rumors about Patton having documented dirt on the producers are true. They seem to jibe with an increase in Iris' role in the series.

I'm wondering if AK leaving mid season hurt all these shows. Most seem to be kind of flailing around trying to find their way.

You're not the only one thinking this. I suspect she's been using it since late s2. As for AK, I only watch Legends and Flash which was trash about the last quarter of s2 while Legends took a 180 from s1 and was the best supes show starting s2. Base on that, I'd say Legends simply didn't have someone using dirt to get what they wanted and therefore was saved from being the garbage Flash has become.

Avenging Angel: This is just my take on things. Nothing is amiss if you're Candace. AK danced to her tune until he was kicked out, but the network and production are still on the hook for it. The interesting thing is she seems to be the only one who came out waaaaay ahead in this whereas we have no idea what happened to the victims, ie if they were compensated in any way as Candace seems to be. Given the network's and production's budgetary constraints, giving the show to Candace is cheaper than a payout and saves them (for now) from all the public backlash.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Oh fun, now we're speculating that Candace MUST have something on the show for them to include Iris. Never cease to amaze me in here. Congrats on jumping your own shark

 

[LTuser]

I'm beginning to wonder if the rumors about Patton having documented dirt on the producers are true. They seem to jibe with an increase in Iris' role in the series.

First i am hearing of a rumor mill of her having dirt on the producers..

 

[fan4stic]

But well-earned. Show's still called The Flash and not Iris The Shoehorn.

Did he become leader of team Supergirl? Did Supergirl turn into the Super Mon-el show? Can Kara be Supergirl without Mon-el? If the answers are no, no and yes, then he's not the worst character in the 'verse.

There's no such thing as team supergirl. There's the DEO, which Kara generally works with. Iris becoming team leader meant nothing to the show because didn't much. It's not Iris The Shoehorn now and hasn't been all season. Barry has had the most episodes with character work than all of the cast. Only Ralph comes close.

 

[fan4stic]

If true, my respect for her as a person will be gone. Something is amiss. They can't be ignoring the backlash for the least liked character forever. They broke up Olicity mid Season 4 among its backlash, but Westallen is still together in the same season as Arrow was? No signs of divorce or Barry reacting like a real person would to Iris' disgusting attitude toward him.

She hasn't had disgusting attitude towards him. No more disgusting than he's had towards her anyway I'd say.

 

[igoogol]

Congrats on jumping your own shark

Iris did that, we're just following her crumb trail.

There's no such thing as team supergirl.

That's a no. Just 2 more to answer.

 

[Primal Slayer]

No, now you're making it about Candice herself lol, your jumping the shark and taking it to outerspace.

 

[igoogol]

you're making it about Candice herself lol, your jumping the shark and taking it to outerspace.

The trail is what it is, and if it leads back to Candice, then it leads back to her. Candice benefits the most with Iris in the forefront. Not that hard to follow.

 

[Avenging Angel]

Firing her would solve all the shows problems. Unless there is a stark reason not to. Her contract as far as I heard didn't seem as long as the others. More like 4 years. Something is going on behind the curtain. The prodigious amount of hate this episode got before and after should really scare the producers. They need to make a decision already.

 

[Lantern Venom]

The prodigious amount of hate this episode got before and after should really scare the producers. They need to make a decision already.

There wasnt an unusual backlash, just the usual small group of Iris haters sounding off again. The ratings held steady.