In the opening monologue from Wells this week he gives us his view on what he's doing and what we would do if given the same circumstances. He's one of those villains that you do understand to a certain extent what he's doing. It's not really justified at all, but I don't think there is black and white in this situation, there's just Wells.
Unfortunately Wells didn't get much screen time at all this week. Instead the episode focused on Team Flash transporting the group of villains they had locked up for so long at Star Labs to Lian Yu. As a concept, the idea is great because it creates a place for all upcoming and past villains to reside for the time being. And wouldn't we all like to see how Slade reacts to some of these meta-humans? Of course, the plan doesn't work out too well as Snart, sabotaged Barry's plan after all. But I love the idea of Flash's villains helping him fight other villains for the greater good. It's always been something fun that the comics tackle from time to time. This also could have been a time for Snart to prove himself for the future Legends of Tomorrow TV show he will be a part of, but I guess it just proves he can never be truly trusted.
Eddie was saved from Wells' lair, and while he broke up with Iris, he wasn't hating on Barry or the rest of the team. For now it seems that he's just trying to grasp what in the world is happening instead of going after Barry, like a clichéd character would. You really feel for Eddie after all that he's gone through this season. It's like Slade, I know he will eventually turn out to be a villain, but I somehow hope the writers take him in a different direction.
Finally, in the last 6 minutes of the episode, we get the Arrow and Firestorm guest appearance. The marketing made it seem like they played a much bigger part, unfortunately it was a brief cameo that turned to be more confusing than anything. Mild Arrow spoilers to come so be aware. SPOILERS: If Oliver came and helped Barry here does that mean that he did this while he was Ras? Or does this somehow happen after Arrow's season. I would assume because Oliver said "I may need a favor" and knowing Flash makes an appearance on tomorrow's Arrow, that it occurs somewhere in the middle of episode 22 of Arrow, or right before. I just wish the timeline was more clear. Or just don't have any crossovers this late in the season at all? Although it was pretty awesome seeing Arrow kick Wells' butt. SPOILERS END.
So with Reverse Flash/Wells seemingly defeated, where does this leave us for next week? Does Barry make a compromise to Reverse Flash and agree to send him back to his home if he somehow stops the particle accelerator? Although I know he needs the accelerator to go back, I have to assume they will find a way to keep Cavanagh on the show. And for the record, I definitely believe that Wells planned to get caught, because that's what every villain does these days.
EDIT: I forgot to talk about the awesome Hal Jordan reference tonight. Ferris Air has always been a part of the universe but hearing that it shut down because one it's test pilots disappeared was one of the coolest easter eggs ever. I think this show is going to be able to continue to soft reference other JL members, even if we never see them in costume on the show. It's just a cool thing for the comic book nerds out there.
+Oliver beating Wells
+Villain and hero team up
+Many many many guest stars
+Feel for Eddie, yet again
-Timeline is a bit confusing
-Wells was barely in it
8.4/10
Unfortunately Wells didn't get much screen time at all this week. Instead the episode focused on Team Flash transporting the group of villains they had locked up for so long at Star Labs to Lian Yu. As a concept, the idea is great because it creates a place for all upcoming and past villains to reside for the time being. And wouldn't we all like to see how Slade reacts to some of these meta-humans? Of course, the plan doesn't work out too well as Snart, sabotaged Barry's plan after all. But I love the idea of Flash's villains helping him fight other villains for the greater good. It's always been something fun that the comics tackle from time to time. This also could have been a time for Snart to prove himself for the future Legends of Tomorrow TV show he will be a part of, but I guess it just proves he can never be truly trusted.
Eddie was saved from Wells' lair, and while he broke up with Iris, he wasn't hating on Barry or the rest of the team. For now it seems that he's just trying to grasp what in the world is happening instead of going after Barry, like a clichéd character would. You really feel for Eddie after all that he's gone through this season. It's like Slade, I know he will eventually turn out to be a villain, but I somehow hope the writers take him in a different direction.
Finally, in the last 6 minutes of the episode, we get the Arrow and Firestorm guest appearance. The marketing made it seem like they played a much bigger part, unfortunately it was a brief cameo that turned to be more confusing than anything. Mild Arrow spoilers to come so be aware. SPOILERS: If Oliver came and helped Barry here does that mean that he did this while he was Ras? Or does this somehow happen after Arrow's season. I would assume because Oliver said "I may need a favor" and knowing Flash makes an appearance on tomorrow's Arrow, that it occurs somewhere in the middle of episode 22 of Arrow, or right before. I just wish the timeline was more clear. Or just don't have any crossovers this late in the season at all? Although it was pretty awesome seeing Arrow kick Wells' butt. SPOILERS END.
So with Reverse Flash/Wells seemingly defeated, where does this leave us for next week? Does Barry make a compromise to Reverse Flash and agree to send him back to his home if he somehow stops the particle accelerator? Although I know he needs the accelerator to go back, I have to assume they will find a way to keep Cavanagh on the show. And for the record, I definitely believe that Wells planned to get caught, because that's what every villain does these days.
EDIT: I forgot to talk about the awesome Hal Jordan reference tonight. Ferris Air has always been a part of the universe but hearing that it shut down because one it's test pilots disappeared was one of the coolest easter eggs ever. I think this show is going to be able to continue to soft reference other JL members, even if we never see them in costume on the show. It's just a cool thing for the comic book nerds out there.
+Oliver beating Wells
+Villain and hero team up
+Many many many guest stars
+Feel for Eddie, yet again
-Timeline is a bit confusing
-Wells was barely in it
8.4/10