[7.4/10] I like the overall tack here -- trying to show that even though Flash is a bit of a joke character and occasionally a fool among the Justice League, in his hometown, he is rightfully beloved and hailed as a hero. It’s a nice way to help rehabilitate the character who’s always seemed a little less mature and prepared for this whole hero schtick than the others, after we’ve already learned he’s the heart of the group.
We see that in the usual superheroic way, with him teaming up with Batman and Orion to fight a quartet (eventually trio) of frequent Flash villains. The various showdowns are entertaining enough. Flash using a CD to take down Mirror Master’s magic disco ball, or escaping a boomerang-themed ship from Captain Boomerang are solid action beats. The actual showdown at the Flash museum isn’t bad either, with Flash getting help from Bats to make it out of Mirror Master’s dimension, Orion stopping Captain Cold, and The Dark Knight showing that he’s no slouch with a boomerang either. S action set pieces go, the setting of this one makes it a little extra fun.
But the most enjoyable part of this episode is really the non-superheroic things Flash does. His genial way with the citizens of Central City, taking time to help an old lady paint her fence, and generally make himself a fixture in the community shows that while he may joke around with the heavy hitters, he also cares about the little stuff in his fair city, which endears him to anyone and everyone he meets outside of the superhero set.
The peak of that comes in his approach to The Trickster. It’s heartening and so unique to see Flash not only stop Bats’ and Orions’ aggressive interrogation techniques in favor of treating “james” as somebody sick who needs help rather than a menace, His empathetic approach to one of his villains is a breath of fresh air, and that sort of care makes him stand out.
It’s a smart call to bring in Batman and Orion, two of the more self-serious heroes on the roster, to basically give Flash their benediction here. Sometimes the show signposts its point a little too far (usually via Orion as a mouthpiece), but getting the chance to dig deeper into who Flash is and what makes him unique as a hero -- namely the way he treats everyone in Central City -- makes this a worthwhile outing for Justice League.
dude... the scene with the flash and his enemy was ... sad. he's lonely and Flash knows that , knows that he needs somebody to talk to and spend some time with. I love The Flash a little more now because of that. "you got me again ,Flash"
Review by Andrew BloomVIP 9BlockedParentSpoilers2020-10-21T20:09:03Z
[7.4/10] I like the overall tack here -- trying to show that even though Flash is a bit of a joke character and occasionally a fool among the Justice League, in his hometown, he is rightfully beloved and hailed as a hero. It’s a nice way to help rehabilitate the character who’s always seemed a little less mature and prepared for this whole hero schtick than the others, after we’ve already learned he’s the heart of the group.
We see that in the usual superheroic way, with him teaming up with Batman and Orion to fight a quartet (eventually trio) of frequent Flash villains. The various showdowns are entertaining enough. Flash using a CD to take down Mirror Master’s magic disco ball, or escaping a boomerang-themed ship from Captain Boomerang are solid action beats. The actual showdown at the Flash museum isn’t bad either, with Flash getting help from Bats to make it out of Mirror Master’s dimension, Orion stopping Captain Cold, and The Dark Knight showing that he’s no slouch with a boomerang either. S action set pieces go, the setting of this one makes it a little extra fun.
But the most enjoyable part of this episode is really the non-superheroic things Flash does. His genial way with the citizens of Central City, taking time to help an old lady paint her fence, and generally make himself a fixture in the community shows that while he may joke around with the heavy hitters, he also cares about the little stuff in his fair city, which endears him to anyone and everyone he meets outside of the superhero set.
The peak of that comes in his approach to The Trickster. It’s heartening and so unique to see Flash not only stop Bats’ and Orions’ aggressive interrogation techniques in favor of treating “james” as somebody sick who needs help rather than a menace, His empathetic approach to one of his villains is a breath of fresh air, and that sort of care makes him stand out.
It’s a smart call to bring in Batman and Orion, two of the more self-serious heroes on the roster, to basically give Flash their benediction here. Sometimes the show signposts its point a little too far (usually via Orion as a mouthpiece), but getting the chance to dig deeper into who Flash is and what makes him unique as a hero -- namely the way he treats everyone in Central City -- makes this a worthwhile outing for Justice League.