This seems to be a polarizing episode - some reviewers liked it, while others are critical. I, for one, think the producers are wasting what few episodes they have left to bring the series to a satisfying conclusion.
The series is called "The Flash", but in this episode, it should have been called "Where's The Flash?", as the title character does not show up until deep into the episode, and then with barely any screen time.
This episode really centers on the supporting team, which is not the strongest element of the show. (Side note - so many people are aware of who the Flash really is, that it must be the worst kept secret in town.) And while bringing back a character from very early in the series may have seemed like a good idea, it won't connect for any viewers who weren't there from the beginning.
What's missing are any final cameos from important supporting characters such as Cisco Ramon and Harrison Wells (in all his permutations). Maybe they are being saved for the final 1 or 2 episodes, or they could just as easily not show up at all (despite each being in nearly 150 episodes).
The showrunner has also done a poor job of setting up the climax for the series finale. My guess is that it may probably go like this: There will be a seemingly impossible cliffhanger at the end of episode 12, which will be resolved about 45 minutes into the finale (episode 13). That will leave 15 minutes to wrap-up and/or say goodbye to the various characters. Perhaps there will be a mini-cliffhanger or a hint of a potential spin-off. (But since the CW has been sold to Nexstar, it's unlikely they will continue any Flash-related story lines. Nexstar has been cancelling many scripted shows and are rumored to focus the CW on "less expensive originals", whatever that means).
So much like another Berlanti show ("Supergirl"), "The Flash" is limping towards its finale. It ran out of steam several seasons ago - even Grant Gustin looked bored playing the title character and seems to have avoided wearing the red suit as much as possible. Here's hoping these last two episodes will attempt to redeem the series a bit - but don't bet the farm on it.
The series is called "The Flash", but in this episode, it should have been called "Where's The Flash?", as the title character does not show up until deep into the episode, and then with barely any screen time.
This episode really centers on the supporting team, which is not the strongest element of the show. (Side note - so many people are aware of who the Flash really is, that it must be the worst kept secret in town.) And while bringing back a character from very early in the series may have seemed like a good idea, it won't connect for any viewers who weren't there from the beginning.
What's missing are any final cameos from important supporting characters such as Cisco Ramon and Harrison Wells (in all his permutations). Maybe they are being saved for the final 1 or 2 episodes, or they could just as easily not show up at all (despite each being in nearly 150 episodes).
The showrunner has also done a poor job of setting up the climax for the series finale. My guess is that it may probably go like this: There will be a seemingly impossible cliffhanger at the end of episode 12, which will be resolved about 45 minutes into the finale (episode 13). That will leave 15 minutes to wrap-up and/or say goodbye to the various characters. Perhaps there will be a mini-cliffhanger or a hint of a potential spin-off. (But since the CW has been sold to Nexstar, it's unlikely they will continue any Flash-related story lines. Nexstar has been cancelling many scripted shows and are rumored to focus the CW on "less expensive originals", whatever that means).
So much like another Berlanti show ("Supergirl"), "The Flash" is limping towards its finale. It ran out of steam several seasons ago - even Grant Gustin looked bored playing the title character and seems to have avoided wearing the red suit as much as possible. Here's hoping these last two episodes will attempt to redeem the series a bit - but don't bet the farm on it.