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Another week, another jammed-packed episode of The Flash. We got some new character reveals, another JLA easter egg, and the return of Harrison Wells, of Earth 2 that is!
Warning: Spoilers ahead!
After missing one last week, we got another Earth 2 meta human in the form of Dr. Light. Dr. Light, as we know now, is actually Linda Park’s doppleganger. This was the first display of Zoom pitting Flash against someone he knows from his own universe. I believe the bigger question is whether or not Zoom did this intentionally.
If Zoom purposely chose Dr. Light knowing Park was involved with Barry at one point, then it’s beginning to look as if Zoom and Barry share a deeper connection. As I mentioned in the past weeks, the growing theory is that Zoom is actually Barry from Earth 2. This notion is further supported by the fact that Zoom was created by Earth 2 Harrison Wells.
On a last note for Zoom, it would appear as though Zoom has a thing for killing dopplegangers. First, Atom Smasher and now Dr. Light. Zoom is also intent on killing Earth Prime’s Flash. Lucky for us, each week brings us closer to finding out Zoom’s identity.
Harrison Wells
Wells is back in the fold on Earth Prime, albeit not well-liked among the rest of Team Flash. Still, seeing him coach Barry through the Dr. Light fight is what all of us really wanted this week.
The episode opens 8 months ago in Earth 2. Here, Wells is speaking to citizens of Central City as he is announcing a new watch that can detect meta humans. The timeframe of the particle accelerator explosion fits the timeframes of both Earths. The announcement is then interrupted by Jay Garrick, who promptly accuses Wells of creating meta humans and creating Zoom.
Aside from those obvious reveals, Wells also mentioned meta humans having the ability to “sore above buildings.” So far, we haven’t seen any meta’s that have actually taken flight, although it’s quite possible we’ll see one in a later episode.
The Quick Family
This week, we also got a new character reveal in Jesse Quick. Jesse Quick does become part of the Flash family in the comics, but it doesn’t look like she’s a speedster…yet. We do know that she is Harrison Wells’ daughter from Earth 2 and she is now being held captive by Zoom. Just from the short amount of time we saw her at the end of the episode, we learned that Zoom can indeed travel between Earths with ease and that Jesse Quick has a relationship with her father. This complicates things.
Wells being Jesse’s father would mean that Earth 2 Wells could be on the verge of becoming a speedster himself. In the comics, Jonathan Chambers, who goes by the alias Johnny Quick, is inspired by Earth 2 Jay Garrick and develops a formula that allows him to draw power from the speedforce. Chambers did all of this was after he returned home from fighting in World War II. If we remember back a few episodes, Jay Garrick does mention that his father fought in “The War of the Americas.”
Eventually Johnny Quick falls in love with Liberty Belle, another vigilante, and fathers a child by the name of Jesse Chambers. If I had to wager, I’d guess we will be seeing Wells develop the speedforce formula, 3×2(9yz)4a, for himself and his daughter. Let me remind you that all of this is speculation on Johnny and Jesse Quick of Earth 2. There is a different Johnny Quick from Earth 3.
Johnny Quick of Earth 3 is a criminal and is also one of the founding members of the Crime Syndicate of America. Quick gets his power from a helmet he finds that gives him greatly enhanced speed. In the comics, the syndicate is eventually defeated and imprisoned by Earth 1 Green Lantern. Not much else is known on this Johnny Quick’s background. It’s unlikely this is the version of Johnny Quick we’ll get, if we get one.
Vibe
Finally! Cisco has assumed his role as Vibe and now all we need is a costume. However, there are some setbacks. It’s obvious Cisco has no control over his powers and it would appear as though the powers are triggered during times of emotional stress or hardship.
We saw a demonstration of this when Wells pushed Dr. Light’s helmet into Cisco’s chest just like Reverse Flash did before Barry reset the timeline.
By the end of the season, I assume Cisco will have a better handle on his powers.
Kendra Saunders (Hawkgirl)
We have a Hawkgirl sighting! Not since The Flash‘s season finale have we seen Hawkgirl. This week, we got a formal introduction and a future love interest for Cisco.
In the comics, Saunders is the current Hawkgirl from Earth 2. Before becoming Hawkgirl, Saunders was a treasure hunter. It’s important to note that this version of Hawkgirl uses firearms and archery as opposed to a malice. I’m sure Oliver won’t mind a crossbow here and there.
Atlantis Earth 2
Finally, the least hidden Easter Egg I’ve seen in both The Flash and Arrow was revealed when Jay Garrick mentioned that he is best friends with Aquaman. On Earth 2, Atlantis is located above ground and it sounds like they’re peaceful. I doubt we’ll get to see Aquaman, but I mean, we just saw King Shark last week. You never can tell with this show.
That’s it for this week! As always, thanks for reading!