The Flash is an American Superhero TV Series set in DC’s Arrowverse. Based on DC’s Flash, it follows the adventures of Barry Allen, a superhero capable of running at extreme non-human speeds. The show started as a spin-off to Arrow, also a DC character. The show is set around Flash and his team of friends and people who help him fight off various super-villains, who may or may not be “Speedsters” like him. The show airs on the CW, while it premiered on October 7th, 2014.
The Flash: Season 8 Recap Till Now
The 8th season of The Flash so far consisted of 2 story arcs- The Armageddon and Interlude-II.
The Armageddon is a 5-part event featuring the supervillain- Despero, a speedster from the future. He claims that Barry Allen ran at a speed so fast that at Despero’s point time in the future, he managed to destroy The Earth. This results in a scuffle between him and Barry, who then proceeds to reveal his identity to him and gain a week to prove his innocence.
It is later revealed that Eddie Thawne, a speedster caused a Reverse-Flashpoint timeline, consequently removing Barry’s existence and himself from becoming The Flash. As the event slowly takes place, Barry keeps losing his sanity to an extent of attempts to strip off his powers. However, when Damien Darhk of the Reverse Flashpoint timeline learns his daughter is alive in the original timeline, he proceeds to help Flash regain his old timeline and defeat Thawne. This causes Thawne’s erasure to occur, and thus he urges Flash to save him. This causes a conflict between Barry and Despero.
Barry defeats Despero by technology from Chester, by depowering him. He then drains Thawne’s speed force power thus preventing his erasure, and is placed under A.R.G.U.S. custody.
Episode 6th and 7th of The Flash features the Story Arc- Interlude-II. It is a mini-plot arc featuring Bart and Nora using their powers to repair the cracks in the timeline and restore it to their original state. The 7th episode primarily focuses on Barry and Kramer working together to catch Goldface (Keith).
Season 8: Episode 9- What To Expect?
The 8th episode follows Barry investigating a murder, which affected timelines and the Speed force. The plot centers around a mysterious Meta-Human, who is burning people alive and killing them. The blame falls onto Jaco as Barry’s initial deductions point to him. However, after Jaco’s plea of innocence, Barry proceeds to look for the original killer responsible for the Murders. He later finds evidence to support Jaco’s innocence. Jaco, who was about to explode lava below the city as an act of retaliation assists Flash in reversing his actions.
The 9th episode is a continuation of this plot, as it will feature the Mysterious Fire Meta-Human attacking STAR Labs, and is expected to feature a battle between Barry and the killer. As the meta-human is shown to be targeting Team Flash, Barry will again race against time to save his friends and defeat the ruthless serial killer.
Episode 9: Where and When to watch?
The 9th episode titled – “Phantoms” will air on The CW, Wednesday at 8 pm. Also, the show is available to stream on digital platforms- Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV. The 9th episode will be available to stream after its broadcast on The CW.
The Flash: Cast
Grant Gustin as Barry Allen / The Flash / Reverse-Flash, Candice Patton as Iris West-Allen, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow and Frost, Danielle Nicolet as Cecile Horton, Kayla Compton as Allegra Garcia, Brandon McKnight as Chester P. Runk, Jesse L. Martin as Joe West
