I am – as one might have already guessed – a hopeless fangirl of superhero media. This is a week to remember all that makes us thankful – the significant and the mundane. On a less serious note, as I…
‘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’ 4×07 Review: ‘Therefore I Am’
Over the past three seasons, Barry Allen has faced three dangerous speedsters, all of which required Barry to be the “fastest man alive.” While each speedster provided a new test and a new threat, it was getting old fast. Plus,…
‘The Flash’: How Sexism Impacted the Women on the Screen
Even the best and strongest of female characters can be undermined by sexism and misogyny behind the camera. Executive Producer of The Flash, Andrew Kreisberg, was suspended this week by Warner Brothers following allegations of sexual misconduct. As much as I…
‘The Flash’ 4×06 Review: ‘When Harry Met Harry’
Considering the events that have transpired over this past week involving executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, The Flash couldn’t have timed its latest episode, “When Harry Met Harry,” any worse. The sexual assault allegations against Kreisberg have prompted feedback from a…
'The Flash' 4×05: “Girls Night Out” Roundtable
We’re back with another The Flash roundtable! And what perfect timing with an episode that addressed female friendships and showed us that, yes, there’s some progress being made on that front. But we do have a long way to go.Our…
‘The Flash’ 4×05: “Girls Night Out” Roundtable
We’re back with another The Flash roundtable! And what perfect timing with an episode that addressed female friendships and showed us that, yes, there’s some progress being made on that front. But we do have a long way to go.…
‘The Flash’: Why WestAllen’s Wedding Means So Much
For 60 years, iconic comic book lovers Barry Allen and Iris West have always managed to find each other no matter what part of the multiverse they reside in at any moment in time. Connected through lightning, love, the power…
‘The Flash’ 4×04 Review: ‘Elongated Journey Into Night’
Honestly, we’re four weeks into the new season, and I cannot get over how impressed I am with The Flash as it continues to rebound from a rough outing last year and remind us why we love this show. Even…
The Great Escape: Why I Love Superheroes
My husband does not understand my obsession with superheroes. Honestly, he doesn’t understand my obsessions with lots of things, but that’s neither here nor there. When I’m engulfed in The Flash or re-watching The Avengers, I can hear the silent…
Team-Ups We’d Love to See on DCTV
The shared DCTV universe can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, the shared universe allows for massive plot holes. For example, dramatic cliffhangers lose some impact when the easy solution is to call in the…
'The Flash' 4×03 Review: 'Luck Be A Lady'
Honestly, I feel like I need to pinch myself sometimes because The Flash — my Flash — has returned stronger and better than ever. Because it feels like I’m dreaming sometimes — because this is exactly what I wanted from…
‘The Flash’ 4×02: ‘Mixed Signals’ Roundtable
Oh, how we’ve missed The Flash. And we’re not just talking about hiatus. Following a season where The Flash went too dark and resembled something that wasn’t what it once was, The Flash is baaaaack baby. Our Fangirlish writers Alyssa,…
These Women of ‘Arrow’ and ‘The Flash’ Deserve Better
In every show I’ve ever loved, there has been at least one woman that has stolen my heart. And in almost every fandom with which I’ve ever been involved, the female characters have been the most controversial and divisive. Sometimes…
'The Flash' 4×02 Review: 'Mixed Signals'
Words cannot describe how great it feels to watch The Flash this season and feel satisfied. Not just that, but to have fun watching it again. It’s something that started waning late in Season 2 and throughout Season 3. But…
‘The Flash’ 4×01 Review: ‘The Flash Reborn’
Since its first season, The Flash has thrived on its lighthearted tone where family is the focus. Barry Allen has always been the lighthearted hero of the DCTV universe, along with Supergirl, and that was something that we were severely…
DCTV: Triumph from So. Much. Tragedy
In anticipation of the season premieres, I’ve been going through a series rewatch of all four of the DCTV shows. In retrospect, it would have been wise to start it earlier in the summer. However, in revisiting these shows so…
‘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…
WATCH: 'The Flash' Producers Talk Lighter Tone, Different Kind of Big Bad & Season 4
It’s been four months since Iris West lived. It’s been four months since Barry Allen entered the Speed Force. And it’s been four months since we’ve last seen our favorite faces on The Flash. But, luckily, the wait is almost…
5 Things We Want From ‘The Flash’ Season 4
In The Flash’s third season finale, we found ourselves nearly escaping the black hole that was the darkness of Season 3 after we learned that — by the grace of God — Iris West hadn’t been killed by Savitar. Just…
Superheroes Can Fall in Love & Save the Day at the Same Time
We learn a lot about life from the media that we consume, particularly TV shows and movies. They step in, fill the gaps, and offer us life lessons and advice that become part of who we are. In many instances…
