Synopsis of 2×11: Eobard Thawne reappears in the time stream to menace Team Flash once more; everyone must say goodbye. Rating: ????? Time keeps marching forward. Like our eponymous hero, sometimes it does so faster than we can wrap our heads around. At times this is a comfort. Each trouble, […]
The Flash: Potential Energy Recap
Synopsis of 2×10: As Barry wrestles with whether to tell Patty his secret, Central City is threatened by the slow motion robbery of The Turtle. Rating: ★★★1/2 out of 5 Those superheroes, they just can’t get what they want, can they?* *Besides being attractive, talented, fit, and superheroes. Watching The […]
The Flash: Running to Stand Still Recap
Synopsis of 2×09: Christmas comes to Central City and family bonds are put to the test as Weather Wizard stages a prison break and Joe learns that he has a son. Rating: ★★★★★ “Every Earth has The Godfather, Vito.” It truly is a perfect universe. According to Harry, The Godfather […]
Arrow: Legends of Yesterday Recap
Synopsis of 4×08: Oliver and Barry hide Kendra and Carter in a remote location while they try to figure out how to defeat Vandal Savage; Felicity, Thea, Diggle and Laurel work to come up with a weapon to destroy Vandal. Rating: ★★★★½☆ As far as team-ups go, I can say that this […]
The Flash: Legends of Today Recap
Synopsis of 2×08: When the immortal Vandall Savage tries to kill Kendra, Barry and Cisco take her to Star City for Team Arrow’s protective services; Jay is forced to help his foe when Harry and Caitlin’s experiment goes awry. Rating: ★★★☆☆ At this point, it is hard to not be […]
The Flash: Gorilla Warfare Recap
Synopsis of 2×07: Barry is on the slow road to recovery as Grodd returns to mind control Central City once more. Rating: ★★★★☆ When it comes to baddies, there are some definite advantages to bringing back the good ones. While acknowledging the inevitability of diminishing returns (Is there anything new […]
The Flash: Enter Zoom Recap
Synopsis of 2×06: Team Flash uses Linda’s resemblance to Dr. Light to set a trap for Zoom; Barry decides he really likes making out with Patty. Rating: ★★★★1/2 I started off “Enter Zoom” a little disappointed in The Flash. The In Media Res opening followed by a title card saying […]
The Flash: The Darkness and The Light Recap
Synopsis of 2×05: Harrison “Harry” Wells is back in town and no one on Team Flash is particularly happy about it; mysterious meta-human Dr. Light flares up a few romantic plotlines. Rating: ★★★★1/2 The following is less of a review and more of a list of things that make The […]
The Flash: The Fury of Firestorm Recap
Synopsis of 2×04: As Dr. Stein’s condition worsens, Team Flash becomes desperate to find a replacement for Ronnie, sending them to two very different but equally qualified candidates for help. Rating: ★★★★1/2 The greatest episodes of television, almost without fail, are unified efforts. They are chapters where the converging strands […]
The Flash: Family of Rogues Recap
Synopsis of 2×03: Barry must help Captain Cold and Golden Glider contend with their father; Joe comes clean about Iris’ mother; Caitlin and Jay construct a big gate dealy. Rating: ★★★★1/2 At this point in my life, if I were Iris West, I would probably throw away my phone, lock […]
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