As we wonder what Mirror Iris is after, it seems a good time to highlight the best of each character’s doppelgängers.
‘The Flash’: 30 Times We Fell in Love with Westallen
30 Times We Fell in Love with Westallen may seem like a lot, but it would be a disservice to do anything less for the Gold Standard.
‘The Flash’ – The Need for Humanity
This week’s episode of The Flash, “Marathon,” did something daring in focusing more on the importance of the characters’ humanity over their heroism. One wouldn’t think this would require much bravery, but anyone who’s been around fandom of a superhero property…
The Importance of the Human Side of Superhero Stories
Superhero stories are, hands down, my favorite kinds of stories. They have been for as long as I can remember. There’s something about the dichotomy of good and evil. The comfort of easily identifiable – and often handily dispatched –…
‘The Flash’ 4×16 Review: ‘Run, Iris, Run’
I promise I didn’t do anything bad to Alyssa this week, guys! However, when she asked me to review this week’s episode of The Flash, Run Iris Run, how could I resist? Two great episodes in a row, and I get…
“We Are the Flash”: Welcome to Metaphors!
Ever since the “Mixed Signals” episode of this season’s The Flash, there have been people (calling some of them “fans” verges on overstatement) who have taken exception to Iris’s line: “You aren’t the Flash, Barry. We are.” For the past…
‘The Flash’: The Ugly and Racist Treatment of Iris West
Like all West-Allen shippers, my heart is exceedingly full thinking about The Flash wedding. All that our favorite television couple has been through has set the stage for this magical moment. Through unimaginable tragedy, Barry Allen and Iris West have managed…
‘The Flash’ and Westallen’s Many Virtues
Take it from me – if you want to ask a Westallen fan what they love about their ship, you should have a drink and a snack on hand because it will not be a short conversation. As fans, we…
‘The Flash’ SDCC 2017 Interview: Candice Patton Talks WestAllen & Iris’ Leadership
As The Flash’s leading lady, Iris West has proven that she’s no one that you want to mess with. She’s also proven strong in the face of both physical and emotional adversity. And Iris will face her toughest emotional challenge…
