The Flash Season 5: 4 Ups & 3 Downs From 'The Flash And The Furious'
The Flash falters with a problematic but entertaining midseason premiere.
There is no denying that The Flash's fifth season is a major improvement over its fourth. With a better focus on the protagonist, a more engaging mystery and the return of that family-friendly vibe that the show was credited for during its prime, there has been a lot to love about the first half of its latest offering.
Its 100th episode took place just before the annual Arrowverse crossover, serving as an honorary midseason finale that finally gave us some answers about Nora West-Allen's future. The reveal that she was seemingly working with Eobard Thawne was nothing short of a game-changer, and it left us rather perplexed.
The Flash looked to capitalise on that momentum with its midseason premiere, as it attempted to provide us with more answers. Unfortunately, like the first half of the season, it spent a lot of time in the same place, teasing us with future mysteries without giving us much to go on in the present. While intentional, it did result in a rather content approach that didn't feel like the writers were taking many risks.
Having said that, "The Flash And The Furious" was deeper than the promos advertised it to be. With an emotionally-charged story that was reflected well in its subplot, it proved to be a solid midseason premiere, even if it struggled to hide its flaws or move the story forward.