The Trial of The Flash
- Episode aired Jan 16, 2018
- TV-PG
- 42m
Joe and Iris must decide how far they're willing to go to keep Barry out of prison as his trial for the murder of Clifford DeVoe begins.Joe and Iris must decide how far they're willing to go to keep Barry out of prison as his trial for the murder of Clifford DeVoe begins.Joe and Iris must decide how far they're willing to go to keep Barry out of prison as his trial for the murder of Clifford DeVoe begins.
- Upper Class Woman
- (as Mercedes Gendron)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis shows the first incidence of Iris being able to talk to Barry whilst he is moving faster than normal humans are capable of perceiving, causing the room to be seen as frozen. It is a previously unknown ability demonstrated by Barry.
- GoofsThe judge told Barry he had to appear before sentencing, when Barry wanted to leave during closing arguments. As no verdict had been determined, a defense attorney would have immediately asked for a mistrial. The judge anticipated a guilty verdict, in front of the jury.
- Quotes
Cisco Ramon: Oh, damn. We need to cool him down.
Dr. Harry Wells: Killer Frost.
Caitlin Snow: Great.
Cisco Ramon: Well, go, turn!
Caitlin Snow: Well, that's not how it works. I can't just snap my finger and make her appear. It only happens with I'm scared or angry.
Cisco Ramon, Dr. Harry Wells: Oh, good Lord, Caitlin.
Cisco Ramon: The city's about to explode. Everyone, everything you know and love, the birds, the trees, the fish, the puppies! The puppies are going down because you didn't want to...
Cisco Ramon, Dr. Harry Wells: Show up for work!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Fastest Mind Alive: The Thinker (2018)
Short on meta action and special effects, this story gives the writers, actors, and director a chance to shine in their craft. The result is great drama, courtroom and otherwise. Guest actor Mark Valley brings his Boston Legal chops to the table to great effect. This show's strength is its ensemble. Everyone is strong, and the stories that work the best utilize the entire cast. Despite the outlandish sci-fi scenarios, Allen and the team might be our co-workers or our neighbors. This episode showcases that strength. The Thinker continues to grow into one of the most interesting enemies The Flash has faced. And in this instance, the meta subplot involving Fallout is somewhat of a distraction. But, it at least gives a chance for an appearance by Killer Frost along with another of this series' strengths: the best one liners in all of superhero television.
The only weak element, Allen having a private conversation with Iris using a speed ability he cannot explain, is easy to overlook because it resulted in one of the most emotional character moments. Overall, a great story, beautifully executed. I can't wait to see what happens next!
- LorenBieg
- Jan 19, 2018