The Flash Tom Cavanaugh IS Harrison Wells/Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash

[DigificWriter]

Well, I am thinking it can go either way. He may become Zolomon or be Zoom. Part of the reason why I want Eddie to be an RF is because I would like to see Cosnett play a villainous role. It would be fun to see and be interesting as Eddie and Barry are friends.

Because Cavanagh explicitly and expressly said that there's only one Reverse Flash, Eddie could possibly end up being based on Zoom, but couldn't take on that character's power set without invalidating said statement.

 

[Ted]

what if Eddis is Wells son, he was asked to make Iris like him to torture/motivate Barry by Wells, and maybe he somehow can/will get RF powers from Wells, his dad. this would explain the Thwane being his surname

 

[BH/HHH]

Nice to see he's cleared it up but it was fun to speculate. There are still quetions to be answered though like how did he beat himself up? Time travel? Duplication? (maybe he found a way to replicate duplicate man's powers) etc

 

[Eni]

what if Eddis is Wells son, he was asked to make Iris like him to torture/motivate Barry by Wells, and maybe he somehow can/will get RF powers from Wells, his dad. this would explain the Thwane being his surname

I think it is the other way aroundish with Wells being some kind of descendant of Eddie, like son or grandson. I also honestly think that Eddie isn't aware of any of that RF business that is going on there right now and that it will be kind of a huge mind****ing reveal to him as well when he finds out that he is supposed to be a speedster in future.

 

[Eni]

Nice to see he's cleared it up but it was fun to speculate. There are still quetions to be answered though like how did he beat himself up? Time travel? Duplication? (maybe he found a way to replicate duplicate man's powers) etc

Could be that there was a "second" RF around that moment, without really being a second RF, seeing that the one beating Wells up could be his past selt, thus more or less Wells himself. That way there still would be just one RF on the show right now. So I would guess time travelling.

Though, what I am more curious about is whether the younger RF knows about Wells and whether their short conversation in episode 9 about "so, you are the Dr Wells I have heard of" or however that went, was total bull to trick the others around him. Would be kind of amusing when the young RF is also like "WTF!?" when he finds out that Wells is actually him from the farther future.

 

[Eni]

Because Cavanagh explicitly and expressly said that there's only one Reverse Flash, Eddie could possibly end up being based on Zoom, but couldn't take on that character's power set without invalidating said statement.

I think Cavanagh was talking aboutthere being just one RF on the show right now, I think it is possible that Eddie could become the actual or another RF later, although Zoom is of course also a possibility (I always have seen Zoom just as another RF, tough).

 

[BH/HHH]

Could be that there was a "second" RF around that moment, without really being a second RF, seeing that the one beating Wells up could be his past selt, thus more or less Wells himself. That way there still would be just one RF on the show right now. So I would guess time travelling.

Though, what I am more curious about is whether the younger RF knows about Wells and whether their short conversation in episode 9 about "so, you are the Dr Wells I have heard of" or however that went, was total bull to trick the others around him. Would be kind of amusing when the young RF is also like "WTF!?" when he finds out that Wells is actually him from the farther future.

Haha I can picture it now:

Wells: I'm you just abit older
RF: Watch you talking bout Wells?

 

[Eni]

Maybe we'll just wait until the series finale airs in 10 years.

Wow, you are one optimistic person, lets hope the show will last then years. t:

Though, I guess, waiting till the end of this season could be also a possiblity.

But I get what you mean, most people who are frequenting here are most likely already aware of Wells being the RF now, seeing that this thread is one of the rather popular ones.

 

[Eni]

Well, I am thinking it can go either way. He may become Zolomon or be Zoom. Part of the reason why I want Eddie to be an RF is because I would like to see Cosnett play a villainous role. It would be fun to see and be interesting as Eddie and Barry are friends.

Which is lead me to wonder about something? Why would Wells tip off the force field Reverse flash if he is the reverse flash. Wells can see Eddie any day he liked, and would know he is his ancestor. His future self would too, so it does not make sense to "tip himself" off.

I like the idea of Cosnett as a villian as well, despite my initial dislike in the beginning of the show, he has become a very sympathetic character to me and I think they have done a great job with him. It would most likely not only affect Barry when he suddenly turns evil but also the viewers.

Who knows, maybe the RF in the force field hasn't been aware of Wells being him yet (although that not really that likely). I guess it was mostly for show to get the rest of the people there to believe that Wells has nothing to do with the RF. Regarding the scene with Eddie, maybe the RF who went all up into his face hasn't really had the opportunity to get close to him now and he was just curious to see his ancestor (should they really be related to each other)?

 

[Eni]

Haha I can picture it now:

Wells: I'm you just abit older
RF: Watch you talking bout Wells?

I really want to see that now. This would so be the RF to **** everybody over, himself included. XD

 

[jaysilver66]

This is just a glimpse of my Wells Theory. As many others...I have sooooo many ideas that contradict each other. That's why this is so fun but here is one theory of mine (This is just ONE theory broken up into 4 parts.):

In this theory/guess is believe Wells is not a true RF but a character that creates speed force with a charged up suit. A true RF is a negative force created from positive speed force of the Flash.

1. Harrison Wells is the furthest future character. He lives at a time when Barry is dead/missing. He admires Barry and becomes obsessed with him. He is upset that Barry went missing/died during 2024 Crisis and feels he needs to visit Barry in the past. He does not possess true speed powers but uses tachyon tech to power up a suit that allows him to travel back in time.

2. Wells studied every aspect of Barry’s life and came to the conclusion that with his help he could make Barry more driven and a better hero. Even strong enough to survive the Crisis of 2024. He decides to travel to 2003 to start by killing Barry’s mom. This will put Barry on a path with more drive and vengeance.

3. Wells also changes the timeline by using a Particle Accelerator to supercharge Barry’s lightning strike hoping to make an even stronger Flash. Well’s suit is not operational so he is stuck in the past for now. Eventually he prob prefers it so he can watch and protect Barry.

4. Wells creates a timeline that now puts Barry on an altered course which could alter the outcome of 2024 Crisis

So many theories so many holes. It's the discussion of ideas that interest me not the thought that my idea needs to be right.

Any thoughts?

 

[jrmtz543]

I think Cavanagh's "one Reverse Flash" quote is being misinterpreted by many media outlets. Here's the actual quote - "To me -- to me -- there is one Reverse-Flash. I think I'm not going to get in right yet to the specifics of it, but that is, as I approach it, when I play it, that's the starting-off point."

I feel like he's saying there's only one character who can truly claim ownership of that name (ie, Bruce Wayne is the only one who could be Batman). That doesn't mean there can't be other RFs in the series or in existence. That's the impression I get, anyway.

 

[DigificWriter]

What Cavanagh said during the TCA panel was a definitive statement that there is only ONE Reverse Flash in the show's mythology, and what he said in the quote you just posted is that he's not basing his portrayal of Reverse Flash on any one particular version of that character and that, for him, there's only one version of the RF that matters in terms of how he approaches the character (and I'm willing to bet that it's the one the writers came up with, since we know that they told him what was up with Wells and that he's been playing the character with the knowledge of what they told him percolating in the back of his mind).

 

[jrmtz543]

What Cavanagh said during the TCA panel was a definitive statement that there is only ONE Reverse Flash in the show's mythology, and what he said in the quote you just posted is that he's not basing his portrayal of Reverse Flash on any one particular version of that character and that, for him, there's only one version of the RF that matters in terms of how he approaches the character (and I'm willing to bet that it's the one the writers came up with, since we know that they told him what was up with Wells and that he's been playing the character with the knowledge of what they told him percolating in the back of his mind).

Then why do the producers suggest there may be others?

 

[DigificWriter]

^ They didn't. All they said is that Eddie has some connection to Reverse Flash lore and teased the how and why of Wells as RF having been able to beat himself up by suggesting that there may be more than one version of Wells/the RF running around.

 

[famicommander]

I really think Eddie could be an analogue for Malcolm Thawne

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Flash_enemies#Cobalt_Blue

It jives with the "dark secret" about Eddie's past they've hinted about before, it fits with the tease about the Reverse Flash mythology, and it explains why Reverse Flash spared him. Also explains Eddie's interest in Barry (his comments about Barry's blog/social media /music early in the series).

 

[Syncer]

I really think Eddie could be an analogue for Malcolm Thawne

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Flash_enemies#Cobalt_Blue

It jives with the "dark secret" about Eddie's past they've hinted about before, it fits with the tease about the Reverse Flash mythology, and it explains why Reverse Flash spared him. Also explains Eddie's interest in Barry (his comments about Barry's blog/social media /music early in the series).

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I just hope they don't go with Cobalt Blue's costume...its corny as hell. Lets hope they also change up the origin slightly

 

[DigificWriter]

I'm inclined to think that Eddie's character has been based on Zoom, but that he won't end up with the character's powers because of Wells - who will probably end up being a future descendant of Eddie's - being the show's Reverse Flash.

 

[The Caped Knight]

by John Gallagher
http://uncannyknack.deviantart.com/art/Reverse-Flash-508289128

 

[OriginalMiles]

That promo art is so cool!!!!!!

Decided to recreate the leaked version:

 

[The Shape]

That's totally not Wells in the suit.

 

[OriginalMiles]

Who thinks it's Wells? It's Cisco.

 

[Dark Raven]

I think Wells is going to turn out to be Cisco.

 

[kenderos]

I don't believe that Wells has the powers of the RF until after the blackout episode. If he had the same powers as Barry blackout would have felt it and fed off him too. Also he sent out Girder to fight for him and stabs Eiling.

Wells had been working with Gen. Eiling on gene therapy, using blood samples from Barry and Blackout he found a way to siphon power and gain superspeed, making him appear faster than Barry.

The yellow suit seen with wells at the end of the finale was the 3rd suit Sisco built for Barry, Wells just gave it a color change. The ring feature helps him keep the suit hidden and charged because he's not powered without Barry around.

The device added to the treadmill boosts his power enough to time travel. that's why RF wants it too.

Wells realizes that Barrys relationships are needed to push him fast enough to survive the crisis so he starts creating the RF legacy that someone (Eddie) will take over.

 

[DigificWriter]

Tom Cavanagh was having an absolute blast in tonight's episode making subtle nods to his own alter-ego.

It was also crazy awesome to see him nearly blow his own cover on two different occasions.