The Flash Blasts Back

The Flash returned to our tv viewing schedules last night, and boy did it come back with a bang.

WARNING! MAJOR SPOILERS IN THIS POST. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

 

 

At first last night’s episode was just like any other. You had the usual tension caused by Iris and Barry’s dynamic, plus the meta-human villain of the week. Except this villain has a personal beef with Det Joe West. While this fact alone causes added tension within the episode, things really get cranked up to 11 by the end. Within the last few minutes we get

  • Joe being captured and Iris being told “come alone or daddy dies”
  • Cisco finding out the truth about Dr Wells and being killed by his mentor and father figure
  • Iris confessing her love to Barry and the kiss we’ve been waiting for since episode 1
  • Iris finding out Barry is the Flash in a way that does not involve an awkward conversion or added cheesiness (I assume that comes later)
  • A giant wtf ending that will leave you wanting more

So to conclude: The Flash cranked things up to the next level with last night’s episode. Here’s hoping 1) they can continue with this momentum through the end of the season, and 2) Arrow brings a similarly badass opener for their return tonight. If they do, you will be hearing from me again about our other costumed star tomorrow.