Dual Pixels
  • News
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • PC
  • TV
  • Originals
  • Review
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • PC
  • TV
  • Originals
  • Review
No Result
View All Result
Dual Pixels
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Consequences | The Flash “The Race For His Life” Review

Joey Lampe by Joey Lampe
May 27, 2016
in News, Review, TV
0 0
2
0
SHARES
34
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Season two of The Flash is now in the books. The Finale, “The Race For His Life,” provided some nice moments with a huge ending twist. The Zoom storyline concluded (as much as they do in time oriented shows, anyway), but it was sort of a letdown after the absolutely spectacular season one villain, Reverse Flash.

The final scene of the finale was just as good, if not better than the final scene of the season a year prior. The Flash, after facing so much loss this season, realizes that he has the power to change everything that has happened. His emotions are so frayed that he doesn’t even care about the potential consequences this could have across their timeline and really any DC show on the CW. Is this how Laurel Lance comes back? What happens with the crew over at Legends of Tomorrow? Will Reverse Flash make a reappearance?

The scene itself was well shot, and it brought a tour de force of emotions. On the one hand, Barry can finally save his mother, but at what cost? We’ve seen the consequences of his time travel previously, so I can only imagine the reverberations this will spread throughout the various timelines.

Screen Shot 2016-05-27 at 10.01.17 AM

The finale’s plot dealt with Zoom attempting to destroy the infinite earths and keep Earth-1 as the only remaining Earth, since it is the absolute center of them all. After taking Joe through the breach after a horribly failed attempt to capture Zoom without Barry’s help (he was far too emotionally invested in revenge for Zoom killing his father), Zoom challenges Barry to a race. If Barry wins, he will free Joe and all will be well; if he doesn’t, everyone dies. But, Zoom’s main plan is to get the two to run fast enough to charge the “Magnetar,” which is the device that will destroy all the other worlds.

The scene is fast and frantic, and Barry pulls out a trick from Zoom’s playbook. Barry creates a time remnant which allows him to speed over to free Joe. Barry’s time remnant generates enough speed to reverse the explosion, but it is at the cost of his life. In the pivotal moment where Barry could easily kill Zoom, in typical superhero fashion, he doesn’t. He does however let the time wraiths have their way with Zoom, which is pretty awesome to see.

As for the last remaining secret involving Zoom, the man in the iron mask turns out to be… Jay Garrick. The Jay Garrick of Earth-3 who also happens to be a doppelganger of Henry Allen. I understand why the reveal was indeed a Henry Allen Doppelganger as it certainly progressed Barry’s choice to go back in time, but it just felt like the whole ordeal dragged on a bit too long. I’m not sure that any reveal would have been satisfying, but I am glad it was finally revealed.

Screen Shot 2016-05-27 at 10.00.00 AM

My main qualm with the Zoom storyline turns to why he needed Barry in the first place? Assuming that Zoom has the ability to pull an infinite number of time remnants, would he even need the Barry race-off to generate enough speed to power the Magnetar? Sure, it wouldn’t make much sense and would completely kill the superheroism in which the show is based, but that seems like a pretty obvious solution to Zoom’s problem.

Problems aside, the finale did something the show has done since the pilot; it was fun. No matter how impactful or not each episode is, they are always a joy to watch. Sure the acting can be a bit iffy here and there, and a threat may be dispatched too easily, but each episode provides flat out fun.

Tags: Barry AllenCaitlin Snowcandice pattoncarlos valdescisco ramonecwtvdanielle panabakerDC Comicsdc entertainmentearth-2grant gustinharrison wellsHunter Zolomoniris westJay Garrickjesse l martinkiller frostReverse FlashThe CWThe Flashtime wraithtom cavanaghZoom
Previous Post

Crisis | The Flash ” Invincible” Review

Next Post

Ibuki Reveal Trailer – Street Fighter V

Joey Lampe

Joey Lampe

I am passionate about games and the gaming industry as a whole and am excited to be able to share it with all of you.

Next Post
Ibuki Reveal Trailer – Street Fighter V

Ibuki Reveal Trailer - Street Fighter V

Comments 2

  1. Keith McComb says:
    7 years ago

    I know this review was written a while ago, but I have to chime in regarding Zolomon’s reasoning for the race. He doesn’t need the race, but he needed to break Barry. He’s a true psychopath – the world MUST revolve around what HE desires. Everything else is meaningless. Yes, he could run until the thing charges and destroys everything, but where’s the fun in that? If you can get your foe to help you, so that you can taunt him afterward regarding his part in the untold billions of deaths, that’s so much better!

    The very psychology they showed for him once they decided to show the true Zoom pretty much GUARANTEED this ending for their feud.

    Reply
  2. Joey Lampe says:
    7 years ago

    haha yeah. Suspension of disbelief is a must in these types of shows. While he was a good villain, i don’t think he was anywhere close to Reverse Flash, and i don’t know how they are going to top that going forward. Thanks for the comment!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Why the Steam Deck Hurts PS5, XBOX More than Switch

Why the Steam Deck Hurts PS5, XBOX More than Switch

July 15, 2021
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Lives Again Thanks to Mods

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Lives Again Thanks to Mods

January 23, 2022
Back 4 Blood Gameplay Showcase

Back 4 Blood Gameplay Showcase

December 17, 2020
Joey Ansah (Akuma) & Mike Moh (Ryu) Interviews and Behind-The-Scenes | Street Fighter Assassin’s Fist

Joey Ansah (Akuma) & Mike Moh (Ryu) Interviews and Behind-The-Scenes | Street Fighter Assassin’s Fist

May 23, 2014
Update: Nintendo NX Controller Leaked Photo

Update: Nintendo NX Controller Leaked Photo

98
Rumor: Information On Next Gen Pokemon Games, Dubbed “Pokemon Plus” & “Pokemon Minus”

Rumor: Information On Next Gen Pokemon Games, Dubbed “Pokemon Plus” & “Pokemon Minus”

72
Rumor: Next COD Dubbed “Bloodline”, Activision Entangled in Nintendo NX

Rumor: Next COD Dubbed “Bloodline”, Activision Entangled in Nintendo NX

67
Possible Leaked Super Smash Bros. Character Screen Reveals Full Roster

Possible Leaked Super Smash Bros. Character Screen Reveals Full Roster

64
The Last of Us Episode 1. Nico Parker and Pedro Pascal

The Last of Us Episode 1 Review

February 2, 2023
Hexware #1 cover with Jesminder/Which-Where with a pentagram on fire.

Comic Read of The Week: Hexware #1 | 12/7/22

December 20, 2022
Diablo IV title card.

Diablo IV Release Date Trailer – The Game Awards 2022

December 8, 2022
Dune characters looking out over Arrakis shaped like a crescent moon.

Dune: Awakening Teaser from The Game Awards 2022

December 8, 2022

Recommended

The Last of Us Episode 1. Nico Parker and Pedro Pascal

The Last of Us Episode 1 Review

February 2, 2023
Hexware #1 cover with Jesminder/Which-Where with a pentagram on fire.

Comic Read of The Week: Hexware #1 | 12/7/22

December 20, 2022
Diablo IV title card.

Diablo IV Release Date Trailer – The Game Awards 2022

December 8, 2022
Dune characters looking out over Arrakis shaped like a crescent moon.

Dune: Awakening Teaser from The Game Awards 2022

December 8, 2022

WHAT IS DUAL PIXELS?

Dual Pixels is more than just an organization, it's a culture. The interactive arts are our passion, this includes gaming and innovations brought forward with technology.

The beauty of being an independent organization is the fact that we have the opportunity to bring back the enthusiasm in a gaming industry. The Dual Pixels brand is full of perspective hence the reason why we also go by the appellation "The Digital Crossover".

  • Staff
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

Copyright ©2023 Dual Pixels Entertainment LLC, All Rights Reserved. | Powered By LIT NYC

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • PC
  • TV
  • Originals
  • Review

Copyright ©2023 Dual Pixels Entertainment LLC, All Rights Reserved. | Powered By LIT NYC

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.