Flash Back
- Episode aired Mar 29, 2016
- TV-PG
- 42m
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8.9/10
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To become fast enough to beat Zoom, Barry travels back in time to consult with Dr. Wells/Eobard Thawne but incurs the wrath of a Time Wraith.To become fast enough to beat Zoom, Barry travels back in time to consult with Dr. Wells/Eobard Thawne but incurs the wrath of a Time Wraith.To become fast enough to beat Zoom, Barry travels back in time to consult with Dr. Wells/Eobard Thawne but incurs the wrath of a Time Wraith.
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Did you know
- TriviaThe formula that Barry writes on his board while he's trying to figure out how to be faster (3x2(9yz)4a) is the same formula that Johnny and Jesse Quick use to tap into the Speed Force in the DC comics.
- GoofsWhen the police fire at the appearance of the Time Wraith, the bullets pass right through it, yet not one bullet strikes the staircase or wall behind it.
- Quotes
Barry Allen: Sometimes the only way to move forward is to revisit the things in your past that were holding you back. You have to deal with them head on, no matter how scary they may be, because, once you do, you'll see that you can go further than you ever imagined.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Flash: What's Past Is Prologue (2018)
- SoundtracksThe Flash Theme
Written by Blake Neely
Featured review
Looking Back Makes Us Move Forward Further
"Flash Back" is a creative episode and is a breath of fresh air especially after the major call backs this season is making to its previous season. The episode makes a very intriguing decision to go back to Season 1 head-on and it makes for an interesting, jovial and ingenious episode that ties back to the occurrences this season as well.
First of all, the team dynamic in season 1 interacting with season 2 Barry was really well done and interesting to watch considering the things we know about in so far as to what will happen. The introduction to timewraiths was also intriguing and provides a pre- requisite now every time The Flash plans on going back to time. Seeing Harrison Wells back as Eobard Thawne was also fun to watch as we suddenly feel that we miss this character and his menace and makes you really remember how great season 1 was and how this character has completely changed our characters in the future. Some opportunities weren't missed as well, more development was given to the Iris storyline with the addition and comeback of Eddie Thawne once again. If there is anything this show can do well, it's providing closure and original and creative ideas that never fails to strengthen the plot. The action and the visuals aren't so bad and the characterization of the timewraith look a lot like a dementor which didn't really affect it because it looked pretty good and scary for TV standards.
In the end, this episode is a great way to lay back and relax before the show explodes with more and more revelations as the finale nears. As the show gives more and more closures, more things will be open that will surely affect the characters in whatever way in the future.
Verdict: 9.6/10
First of all, the team dynamic in season 1 interacting with season 2 Barry was really well done and interesting to watch considering the things we know about in so far as to what will happen. The introduction to timewraiths was also intriguing and provides a pre- requisite now every time The Flash plans on going back to time. Seeing Harrison Wells back as Eobard Thawne was also fun to watch as we suddenly feel that we miss this character and his menace and makes you really remember how great season 1 was and how this character has completely changed our characters in the future. Some opportunities weren't missed as well, more development was given to the Iris storyline with the addition and comeback of Eddie Thawne once again. If there is anything this show can do well, it's providing closure and original and creative ideas that never fails to strengthen the plot. The action and the visuals aren't so bad and the characterization of the timewraith look a lot like a dementor which didn't really affect it because it looked pretty good and scary for TV standards.
In the end, this episode is a great way to lay back and relax before the show explodes with more and more revelations as the finale nears. As the show gives more and more closures, more things will be open that will surely affect the characters in whatever way in the future.
Verdict: 9.6/10
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