I’ve written before about the problematic treatment of women on DCTV. The Flarrowverse has some of my favorite shows, but I’ve written before about how more than one woman in this universe deserves better than they’ve been given. However, this…
'The Flash' 4×12 Review: ‘Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash’
The Flash isn’t a show that’s grounded in reality. Episodes like “Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash” where Cisco and Ralph are shrunk to miniature versions of themselves and where Cecile developed telepathic powers are reminders of that.Yes, it’s hysterical. Yes,…
‘The Flash’ 4×11 Review: What It Means To Be A Hero
Being a superhero is something that’s appealing, whether it’s from an audience standpoint or characters in a world where heroes are viewed as gods. The costume, the powers, the accolades, the heroism, the hope. But being a superhero isn’t as…
A Letter from Wally West A.K.A. Kid Flash
Dear Flarrowverse Fans, Wally West here. If you guys haven’t heard the news, I’m gonna be leaving Central City for a while, and I honestly don’t know when I’ll be back. I’ve often heard that every hero has his/her own…
“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’ 4×10 Review: ‘The Trial of the Flash’
When it comes to my relationship with The Flash — the TV show, not the superhero, duh — it’s something that’s been a rocky road. In the first season, things were smooth sailing. A budding young hero with good intentions.…
Why We Need a ‘Black Lightning’ and ‘The Flash’ Crossover
It’s already been widely reported that Black Lightning will exist separately from the Arrowverse and there are currently no plans for the new series to crossover with any of the veteran CW shows. Having just finished a crossover (and a…
The Best and Worst of DCTV This Season
Since we’re about halfway through the current seasons of the DCTV shows, it seems a good time to reflect on the best and worst each show has had to offer this year. Well, the second worst, at least. The worst…
‘The Flash’ 4×09 Review: ‘Don’t Run’
When it comes to midseason finales, you’re expecting it to go down. You know there’s going to be a cliffhanger. You know something is going to seem beyond hopeless. You know that the bad guy, for however a short time,…
Crisis on Earth-X: Olicity and Westallen Get Their Happy Beginnings
There’s no denying that the latest DCTV crossover event was the biggest to date. It was also the most impressive in terms of scale and emotions. This felt like a four-hour movie in every way. It was the best yet…
