The Flash 4×14 Review: “Subject 9” Progresses the Season’s Plot

After a bit of an underwhelming last episode, I wasn’t really expecting much from The Flash’s “Subject 9” other than the fact that it would be another Ralph-centric episode. Thankfully, the episode went in the opposite direction of what the…

The Flash: In Defense of Iris West’s Leadership & Fandom’s Vitriol

Fandom can be wonderful, it really can. People coming together because of their passion for a TV show, movie, or certain characters can be a beautiful thing. But sometimes it can also get very, very ugly. Within fandom’s walls, besides…

The Flash 4×11 Review: “The Elongated Knight Rises” Balances Angst with Humor

The Flash dives into discussions of heroism, fear, hope, and the need to help people in “The Elongated Knight Rises.” Filled with some humor to counteract the angst, the episode is paced a lot better than last week’s outing and…

The Flash 4×10 Review: “The Trial of the Flash” Tests Joe and Iris’ Limits

The Flash’s mid-season finale saw Barry be arrested for the murder of Clifford DeVoe. “The Trial of the Flash” picks up immediately after the events of the last episode and  there has never been more investment in a courtroom drama than…

The Flash 4×09 Review: “Don’t Run”

With the crossover over–and really, the only plot development to come out of it for The Flash characters is that Barry and Iris are now married–there is a lot riding on the mid-season finale, “Don’t Run,” to deliver. And deliver, it does.…

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…