It’s a liability.Īs we’ve learned over two seasons, The Flash isn’t beholden to its source material, but it doesn’t play fast and loose enough to undermine Barry’s core, either. The fact that Zolomon is an outright sociopath doesn’t make him unbeatable. Barry doesn’t posture this isn’t about being loved. He also misunderstands the reason why he wants to be a hero. But Zolomon sees Barry’s heroism as a weakness. Barry and Zolomon share plenty of traits: A tragic backstory and a desire to be the best, most notably. But he did! During their conversation, Zolomon explains that they are two sides of the same coin. “I know you didn’t call me up here to banter,” Barry says. The way this episode deals with the similarities between Barry and Zolomon and the nature of heroism highlights why The Flash stands out in the crowded market of superhero adaptations.Ī bit before the episode’s midpoint, Barry gets the bright idea to confront Zolomon, who is still holed up in the Central City Police Department. As if to emphasize that point, the most important plot developments are relegated to the final ten minutes, freeing up some time for “Invincible” to explore the season’s broader themes. The Flash can’t be everywhere, as Wally reminds Joe. No hero is invincible, no matter his powers. Of course, Barry’s joyful attitude warrants some skepticism. That it’s only in the blackest of nights we can truly see the light.” And Iris sets the tone from the very beginning, in her opening voice-over: “In these dark times, we must not forget our own strength, our own power to fight back. Wally tries to be a hero, despite Joe’s wishes to keep him safe. Caitlin reckons with PTSD after her kidnapping. Harry and Joe banter like an old married couple. The episode definitely benefits from great character developments. He has the speedforce on his side! But a tension simmers underneath, and tragedy feels like it could strike at any moment. But as Iris says to him, “A little fear can be a good thing, It helps you determine which risks are worth taking.” At first, it seems like Barry has good reason to feel that nothing can hurt him or the ones he loves. But he’s not afraid - instead, he’s overconfident. While the metahumans from Earth-2 wreck havoc, Barry must put out their literal and metaphorical fires. The episode opens with Central City in utter chaos. McGee, the limits of the CW’s effects budget are really obvious.) Those issues are easy to brush off, however, because the rest works so well. (How did Zolomon open his own portal? And yikes, when Barry saves Dr. “Invincible” is a near-perfect episode, hindered only by a few hiccups. How will The Flash resolve everything in next week’s finale? There’s still so much story left to tell. Although season two has had its issues, these last few episodes have been amazing. You know the look on Wally’s face after he learns that Barry is the Flash? I made the same one when everything went down in this episode’s tense closing minutes.
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