Here we are, the second episode of season two of The Flash, last week we ended on the cliffhanger of Jay Garrick showing up and now we have our conclusion. As it turns out Jay is from an alternate universe where he was The Flash when the singularity spilled into his world and he was sucked into it and lost his speed. Now his arch-nemesis Zoom is sending meta-humans from their world to this in an attempt to kill The Flashes.The big thing about this episode that stood out to me was Barry's feelings towards Jay, I can understand him being skeptical towards him but i don't understand the cynicism. Yes Harrison Wells certainly scarred him and i can see why he wouldn't be quick to trust a complete stranger, but he treats him as if he's guilty until proven innocent and even when the evidence is stacked in Jay's favour he still refuses to believe him, or even if he does believe him he doesn't trust him. Again, a little skeptisism is understandable but not treating him like he's already a villain. Actually another mixed thing about this episode is the fact that Barry kills Sand Demon in the end and doesn't even make a big deal about it. People are upset by this because Barry's not meant to kill, I have no problem with it. I've said in the past I only care about superheroes not killing when it's important to there character like Superman or Batman. Flash has no reason not to kill other than it's naturally wrong, but no personal issues with it, that's not to say he should kill all his villains but in a do or die situation you can see why he would make his choice.
Jay Garrick himself I liked, I liked how confident and understanding he was of the situation you can see why he makes a good hero, even without his powers he still puts his life at risk to save someone and do the right thing. I'd be more interested in learning more about his life back in his own universe to make him feel more three dimensional, maybe Zoom killed someone close to him the same way Reverse Flash did to Barry. Another new character introduced is Patty Spivot, Joe's new partner and new love interest for Barry. Though some of the banter between her and Barry felt forced, most noticeably the Monty Python quoting scene, it's instantly a lot better than his first two romances. The two actors do seem to have chemistry and the writers made it a key component to show their similarities first, they're dorks who like being heroes. Then finally there's Zoom, who we still don't know that much about but I already have a big issue with him and that being his plan, sending meta-humans to try and kill The Flashes. Why it doesn't work for me is one: how is he able to travel through universes with ease? There was only one giant singularity and now he somehow controls it? The character's plan involves a literal plot hole. Two: there's the question of why he's sending weaker meta-humans to do his dirty work. The last time Jay Garrick and Zoom fought Zoom was about to win, now we Jay completely powerless he should be able to beat him in an instant and the same can be assumed for Barry, what he's waiting for is unclear and I hope there is an actual explanation behind it.
Finally there's the introduction of multiple universes which is going to lead to unlimited potential, a crossover with Supergirl, Flashpoint, a movie & TV crossover, Crisis on Infinite Earths and really just about anything the writers want to do. Some might see it as a lazy plot device, i see it as a way for the writers to get really creative in future seasons without having to worry about sloppily handled exposition to explain their situations. They could have Mr Mxyzptlk make an appearance and have it make total sense. The possibilities here are endless. Also just a final note, that reference to Barry & Jay's comic book crossover was forced but awesome.
This was a decent episode, I liked the new supporting cast and references to the comics, but i felt Barry was too harsh on Jay and as of right now the villain's plan doesn't make much sense. I'm giving this episode a 7/10.
-Danny
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