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…

The Flash Has a Ralph Dibny Problem

The Flash has a Ralph Dibny problem. It’s become too hard to ignore and, while season four isn’t at all perfect, Ralph’s presence is the most consistent issue the show currently has and his presence has brought down the season as…

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 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 4×06 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…