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It’s the end of the world in The Flash

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The Flash can be a pretty terrible show at times, filled with all manner of bad acting that is usually reserved for soap operas and folks hired to perform terribly at SA Idol auditions so that people can actually feign some sort of interest in that waning product. Hell, an episode of The Flash is even easier to dissect, with most episodes using this template:

  • MY NAME IS BARRY ALLEN AND I YAM DER FASTEST GUY ALIVES
  • OH NO YOU’RE NOT, MAZDA ZOOM IS!
  • CRAP!
  • FACE THE WRATH OF [WEEKLY VILLAIN]
  • OW MY BUTT THIS GUY IS TOO STRONG
  • HI I’M CISCO, YOU LOCAL MACGUFFIN BAD-GUY NAMER
  • JOE, WHADDA I DOOOO
  • THIS ISN’T WHO YOU IS BERRY!
  • MOTIVATION!
  • RUN BERRY RUN
  • OW MY BUTT THE FLASH HAS EXPLOITED MY ONE WEAKNESS WHICH IS INTRINSICALLY CONNECTED TO THE MORAL OF THIS EPISODE
  • MAZDA-ZOOM ZOOM IS STILL THE QUICKEREST WITH THE PLOT TWIST

But you know what? I still love watching The Flash. At it’s heart, The Flash is a very silly season that doesn’t give a damn. It’s running at full speed with decades of comic book history behind it and embracing the sheer lunacy of crimson speedster who fights psychic gorillas, mercenary pyromaniacs and Luke Skywalker. The current second season ended with the Flash almost dead at the hands of a parallel Earth speedster known as Zoom, who is busy fattening Barry up for the mother of all Speed Force kills. And things are about to become more messed up when the series resumes:

It’s the end of the world, as Barry knows it. There’s some big teases at play here, including a return of the presumed-dead Reverse Flash, a jaunt into Earth-2 with Team Flash and the appearance of Deathstorm and Killer Frost. Who just so happen to probably be parallel Earth versions of Caitlyn Snow and her deceased fiancé Ronnie Raymond.

Speaking to EW, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg teased that Barry’s next round with Zoom “might not take place on our Earth,” while “at some point, [Team Flash is] going to decide to take the fight to Zoom.” The rest of the second season of The Flash kicks off this week.

Last Updated: January 19, 2016

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  1. Spoiler: Season 3’s villain

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 19, 2016 at 09:45

      Already know how to defeat him…

      Reply

      • Captain JJ 'saurus

        January 19, 2016 at 10:20

        Make him 3D?

        Reply

      • RinceThis

        January 19, 2016 at 10:37

        I knew you loved Dr Who!

        Reply

        • Captain JJ 'saurus

          January 19, 2016 at 10:42

          If he gets the joke, it’s confirmed.

          Reply

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:45

            xD

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 19, 2016 at 10:52

          who who

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          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:55

            OWL!

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      January 19, 2016 at 13:00

      Is that Christian Weston Chandler’s Sonichu? HAHAHAHAHA

      Reply

  2. Hammersteyn

    January 19, 2016 at 09:43

    But does he feel fine?

    Reply

  3. Original Heretic

    January 19, 2016 at 09:43

    I freakin’ love this series. Yes, silly, childish, etc. But fun. With powers. And bad guys speaking bad things and doing bad things.

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      January 19, 2016 at 09:45

      I haven’t watched it yet, nor Arrow. Mostly because it’s not like Daredevil.

      Reply

      • Original Heretic

        January 19, 2016 at 09:50

        Arrow has gotten a bit much for me. I only watch the crossover episodes with Flash. “I’m green Batman and I shoot pointy stick at people. FEAR ME!!”

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        • Hammersteyn

          January 19, 2016 at 09:50

          LOL

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        • HvR

          January 19, 2016 at 10:13

          Wish they would stop forcing the flashbacks to the island. With every flashback I expect him to realize he actually died in the shipwreck with his father.

          Reply

          • Original Heretic

            January 19, 2016 at 10:30

            Yeah, that worked in season 1 and season 2 with Deathstroke, but now it’s just getting silly. Like, LOST silly. “I on the island, I’m off the island, I’m on the island again.”

      • Captain JJ 'saurus

        January 19, 2016 at 10:20

        Yes, well, that’s because Daredevil is probably one of the best out there along with Jessica Jones 🙂

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        • Original Heretic

          January 19, 2016 at 10:53

          Marvel is doing it better, making sure their series tie in with the movies.

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          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:55

            ^This

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:56

            Daredevil and Jessica Jones don’t really tie in though, but that doesn’t bother me much. They’re a different style and atmosphere entirely.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:59

            I think he is referring to Agents of SHIELD and the marvel movies

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 11:00

            Yes, naturally.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:01

            I freaked out like a total fanboi with those movie crossovers!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 11:02

            I’ve only watched S1 of Agents of Shield (or is there only one season so far?)

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:05

            You have some work to do!

            They are mid season 3 now!

          • RinceThis

            January 19, 2016 at 11:06

            Season one starts slow, but by ep 9 when it is running alongside Captain America: Winter Soldier it heats up big time.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:06

            Sheeesh, tell me about it!

            I love that show!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 11:07

            I’ll have to get into S2 sometime. Just need to find time. Haven’t had a damn minute lately to watch anything.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:09

            Stop spending so much time in front of the make-up mirror then!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 11:11

            If only!
            Wait..

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 19, 2016 at 11:12

            Superhero shows aren’t… high brow… enough for you? *run*

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 11:22

            It’s almost all I watch, in the 30min on my weekdays when I have time.

          • Original Heretic

            January 19, 2016 at 11:10

            Agents of SHIELD is directly tied in, but Daredevil and Jessica Jones are still set in the same world. They make vague references to movie events in both series. And there is also talk that the “street level” heroes are going to play a part in the upcoming movies, though that is still a bit up in the air.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:11

            Indeed, I remember that bit in DD where they reference the first Avengers movie

      • Ir0nseraph

        January 19, 2016 at 10:37

        Soon Daredevil 2 with the punisher can’t wait , but do enjoy arrow and the flash, my wife doesn’t enjoy the “dark” marvel shows but she likes the light side.

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  4. DragonSpirit009

    January 19, 2016 at 09:56

    I keep forgetting to watch this O.O

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    • Captain JJ 'saurus

      January 19, 2016 at 10:39

      Definitely worth it. But better if watched side by side with Arrow for the times they cross over.

      Reply

      • DragonSpirit009

        January 19, 2016 at 10:44

        Ugh… I knew I shouldnt have dropped that series!

        Reply

  5. Kromas untamed

    January 19, 2016 at 10:03

    You forgot “My ratings are dropping … time to go visit ARROW set”

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    • Captain JJ 'saurus

      January 19, 2016 at 10:16

      Arrow has gotten super lame though.
      It’s sad, really.

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      • Kromas untamed

        January 19, 2016 at 10:17

        Yeah but you have to watch it if you are watching Flash or are going to watch Legends. That’s how they get you.

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        • Captain JJ 'saurus

          January 19, 2016 at 10:19

          I’ve been watching Arrow and Flash religiously from day one. Just waiting for the spin offs to get out there so Arrow can return to it’s former glory. I hate his entourage that he’s got now.

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          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:21

            Team Arrow is really lame.

            I miss the season 1 badass kill everything Oliver

            (I just watch for Felicity now…..)

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 19, 2016 at 10:50

            I like him again this season, he’s a bit more relaxed. Last season was not much fun.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:54

            Yeah, he was suuuuuper seriaaaaas there.

            The rest of the team however…..(except Felicity, that woman can do no wrong in my eyes)

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 19, 2016 at 10:56

            Diggle is cool too, but yeah – can’t say much for the rest of them.

          • Kromas untamed

            January 19, 2016 at 10:22

            Maybe they should just form a league. Maybe fight for justice along the way. Add in an alien news reporter and a feminist with a whip and we are set. 😛

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:23

            Please refresh for pic:

          • Kromas untamed

            January 19, 2016 at 10:29

            Lol.

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:26

            I enjoyed the few Supergirl episodes. I know not many people agree.
            But it took me back a bit since it had that typical classic superman feel to it.

          • Kromas untamed

            January 19, 2016 at 10:27

            I am sorta enjoying it as well. It is however not really big on plot twists and about 5 minutes in I can tell what is going to happen.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:30

            I’m also not quite sold on it, but it is better than nothing.

            We recently watched S1 of Agent Carter, not a bad series

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:34

            Agent Carter was damn awesome. It’s at least unique. I loved the whole 1940s/1950s theme with Captain America, so it was sold on me immediately. No word yet if they’re going to continue it though. :/
            Daredevil and Jessica Jones though, they’re in a different league.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:37

            Season 2 episode premiers tonight!!!!!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:40

            Woo!
            Awesome

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:41

            Yeah, I’m glad it got another season!

          • Ir0nseraph

            January 19, 2016 at 10:39

            Never watched agent carter , but I see season 2 releases tonight.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:39

            Not a bad series!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:41

            Excellent!.
            I liked it.
            It’s not as fast paced as the others, but I love the style and the fact that it’s actually a different perspective entirely.

          • Ir0nseraph

            January 19, 2016 at 10:42

            I will see if i get around to it when the USA takes a break again from all the good shows, currently I don’t have the time.

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 19, 2016 at 10:49

            I do to, she’s getting quite badass. At the end of that fight with Red Tornado!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:50

            Dude. That fight and that end.
            That was the moment I knew it was a truly awesome series. That was some great stuff.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:54

            *too

          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            January 19, 2016 at 10:57

            Do’nt care. 😛

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:57

            do do

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:59

            You made a do do?

            NAPPY CHANGE, ISLE 1!

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 11:00

            *aisle

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:01

            You don’t want an isle?

            Sheesh, just no pleasing you

        • Alien Emperor Trevor

          January 19, 2016 at 10:47

          I’m looking forward to Legends, everything I’ve seen makes it look like fun.

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  6. The Sten

    January 19, 2016 at 10:08

    God i cant stand this series. Watched to about 9 episodes in and its Smallville 2.0.

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    • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

      January 19, 2016 at 10:12

      Season 2 is kinda better

      Reply

    • Captain JJ 'saurus

      January 19, 2016 at 10:16

      I like it. It’s light and innocent.
      It’s nice to diversify your series a bit, I think.

      Reply

  7. HvR

    January 19, 2016 at 10:12

    Love this series, more fun like comics was before every comic started getting Dark Knight and broody.

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  8. Captain JJ 'saurus

    January 19, 2016 at 10:15

    There are so many series that follow the exact same routine with each episode. Some at least keep them entertaining (like the Flash). Most don’t though.

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      January 19, 2016 at 10:46

      It’s what procedurals do. No different from the multitude of cop shows and the like really. I like it more when they mix the freak-of-the-week with serialised story telling.

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      • Captain JJ 'saurus

        January 19, 2016 at 10:47

        Yea man.

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  9. RinceThis

    January 19, 2016 at 10:37

    Cannot wait! Now, bring back Shield already.

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    • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

      January 19, 2016 at 10:37

      YES!

      Cannot wait to see what happens!!!

      Reply

      • Alien Emperor Trevor

        January 19, 2016 at 10:43

        EVERYONE DIES! Oh.. oops. Spoiler

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        • Captain JJ 'saurus

          January 19, 2016 at 10:43

          If it’s anything like Arrow then you can be sure they will ALL come back to life again.

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          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:46

            Like arrows through the hourglass, these are the days of our series

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:48

            Keep your knees protected. That’s all I’m saying

          • Ir0nseraph

            January 19, 2016 at 10:48

            But someone peed in the pool , the pit is no good anymore 😛

            Well with the flash changing time too , no one is Uncle Ben dead .

        • RinceThis

          January 19, 2016 at 10:50

          Get in the sea!

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          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:51

            Not even Aquaman is safe, shame.

          • RinceThis

            January 19, 2016 at 10:52

            HAHAHA!

      • RinceThis

        January 19, 2016 at 10:51

        Been way too long,. Though it has given me time to catch up with Narcos and Broadchurch.

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        • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

          January 19, 2016 at 10:53

          Indeed. BBT started again, but the novelty has worn out for me and my wife. We don’t enjoy it as much anymore.

          We actually started watching Home Improvement recently.

          Yes, you read correctly.

          However, I appreciate something interesting from that show…Their marriage. It is something both me and my wife enjoy watching, as there are subtle things they do in their marriage that reflect our own, and it gives us something to smile about (over and above the old-humour)

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          • Ir0nseraph

            January 19, 2016 at 10:57

            My wife and I are watching Friends , as she has never seen it , and I don’t mind watching it again.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 10:57

            Oh nice!

          • RinceThis

            January 19, 2016 at 10:58

            Sorry BBT?

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:00

            Big Bang Toss-up

          • Captain JJ 'saurus

            January 19, 2016 at 10:58

            Big Bang Theory?
            I think I lost track of that one a few years back. Too many great series around now.

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:00

            BBT will die after this season, mark my words.

            18 minute rushfests

          • The Grand Admiral Chief Prime

            January 19, 2016 at 11:00

            AND THOSE FUCKERS ARE PAID BIG BUCKS FOR 18 MINUTES!

  10. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    January 19, 2016 at 13:00

    Shut your MOUTH! FLASH IS AWESOME!!!

    Reply

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