Flashpoint
- Episode aired Oct 4, 2016
- TV-PG
- 42m
The Reverse-Flash taunts The Flash and warns of repercussions if Barry continues to forget his old life. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide whether to live as Barry Allen or return to ... Read allThe Reverse-Flash taunts The Flash and warns of repercussions if Barry continues to forget his old life. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide whether to live as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash.The Reverse-Flash taunts The Flash and warns of repercussions if Barry continues to forget his old life. When disaster strikes, Barry must decide whether to live as Barry Allen or return to his universe as The Flash.
- Dr. Harry Wells
- (credit only)
- Barricade Cop
- (as Michele De Broel)
- Doctor Alchemy
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the first episode of the series in which Tom Cavanagh (Dr. Harrison Wells) does not appear.
- GoofsBarry performs many of his Flash tricks without his Flash costume/uniform but does not wear through his shoes or clothes the way he did in the beginning of Season 1.
- Quotes
Eobard Thawne: And here I was starting to think you'd forgotten all about me.
Barry Allen: But I am forgetting. What's happening to me?
Eobard Thawne: I was wondering when you'd notice.
Barry Allen: It's like I'll be thinking of a moment from my past and then it vanishes. I can't get it back. Why?
Eobard Thawne: Flashpoint. It's a side effect. See, I told you before. You don't know what you're doing. This new reality you've created is starting to overwrite the reality that you and I know. So your original life - your friends, your family - pretty soon, all of that will just fade away.
Barry Allen: Why isn't it happening to you?
Eobard Thawne: Not sure. Unless...
Barry Allen: [looking around his cell, Thawne starts laughing] What the hell's so funny?
Eobard Thawne: Your speed! The more you use it, the faster you lose your memories.
Barry Allen: No. No, you're lying. You just want me to let you out of here. That's never gonna happen.
Eobard Thawne: The you I know from the future, he's not this stupid. Pretty soon, you won't even remember that you're the Flash, and when that happens, this world will become permanent. Time is set like concrete, and nothing will be able to change it back to the way it was.
Barry Allen: That's fine by me.
Eobard Thawne: You know what you have to do. You have to take me back to that night and let me finish what I started.
Barry Allen: You go to hell!
Eobard Thawne: You're taking both of us there! Now who's the villain, Flash? Now who's the villain?
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Flash: Shade (2016)
- SoundtracksMoney In The Bag
performed by Kraak & Smaak
To start off, this episode really is such a nostalgic episode considering the long break we've had in between seasons and the emotional drive that was the last few episodes of season 2 Flash. Honestly, it seems perfectly fitting we only got the whole "Flashpoint" thing for one episode and it being the pilot in such a smaller scale compared to the comics. The next episode, appropriately titled "Paradox" sheds new light on what this season might actually focus on, which is not the whole "Flashpoint" itself, but how every event and consequences that will eventually happen in this season came from one point in time where Barry screwed up. At the start of the episode, it may seem too much to take in especially if you are a non comic book reader or aren't that too familiar with the concept of Flashpoint, it also doesn't quite help how the explanation comes in at around the 30 minute mark for those audiences scratching their heads. Nonetheless, it is an experience that most of us were waiting for ever since that reveal was made last season finale and it was reasonable considering how the whole "Flashpoint" event in the comics itself won't be able to extend to at least 22 episodes say even 7 episodes at best. For a show that knows its limitations and works with it, it was quite an impressive feat and has all the thrilling and exciting Flash elements you know and love. Moreover, this episode did contain a few flaws that may irritate some and SURELY then some. Number one being it isn't really what most people expected as it isn't as much as a faithful adaptation of the well known story line. Second, it's quite fast paced and doesn't hold on it own accord to stop as much and throws lots of things in for good measure, i.e. Caitlyn thrown in there, Key dramatic moments out of nowhere between certain characters, etc. Third, Kid Flash and the Rival being so short-lived and generic banter, lots of generic lines return and even though the scene plays out as it should be, it's quite irritating to predict whats coming up next and you ending up being right for the next few minutes. However, last point (pun intended), the ending is quite deliberate in trying to set up the season and boy does it look exciting, Alchemy and Savitar, Speedforce and Magic? Iris..????
In the end, it's a pretty good episode considering the limitations this show had with its characters and contrived story line. As long as the show will constantly and creatively bring in new things then this show is certainly worthwhile this season.
Verdict: 8.6/10
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- Oct 5, 2016