To say it’s surprising to be so pleased five episodes into The Flash’s fifth season is an understatement. The show, as promised by showrunner Todd Helbing, has managed to maintain the heart, while filling the episodes with multiple subplots and…
The Flash 5×02 Review: “Blocked” Attempts to Balance Multiple Subplots
When thinking about “Blocked,” the episode title of The Flash’s second episode this season, it brings to mind many things. Cisco blocking himself off from vibing and remembering Cynthia, Caitlin blocking herself off from discovering the truth about her dad,…
The Flash 5×01 Review: “Nora” Breathes New Life into the Show
After an uneven season four, The Flash is back with a balance of heart and humor. It recenters family and also refocuses Barry himself. Both of these essentials had been mi-ssing for a lot of season four, what with the…
SDCC 2018: ‘The Flash’ deals with Nora’s arrival in season 5 trailer
The Flash ended season four on a great cliffhanger that involved Nora West-Allen’s “big, big mistake.” And in season five, there’s most likely a lot at stake, including the time line. Team Flash dynamics will evolve as everyone deals with the…
The Flash 4×23 Review: “We Are the Flash” Finally Revealed Mystery Girl’s Identity
The Flash ended its fourth season with a thrilling cliffhanger, finally revealing that the mystery girl (Jessica Parker Kennedy), who has been making an appearance every few episodes since the crossover, is indeed Barry and Iris’ daughter, Nora, from the…
The Flash 4×06 Review: “When Harry Met Harry”
After a generally pleasant season thus far and an intriguing villain setup, The Flash spiraled pretty quickly this week. With more than a few missteps, some missed character opportunities, and giving Dibny too much attention and a hero’s journey he…
The Flash 4×05: 4 Times Iris Saved “Girls Night Out”
It’s clear The CW superhero shows (with Supergirl being the exception) have had issues building female relationships. After four seasons (which is far too long), The Flash finally gave us some much needed girl bonding time. And even though the writers tried…