The Flash takes on a master of magnetism of sorts named Magenta.
No, that’s not a typo.
ThisThe Flashreview contains spoilers.
Anyway, Magenta was an inoffensively mediocre episode ofThe Flash.
This isnt latter-half of season two bad or anything, its just a little disposable.
I guess thats to be expected.
I feel like I can almost predict the rhythms of these seasons now.
There are bright spots, though.
It would just be too easy to make him Doctor Alchemy or whoever.
Im looking forward to learning more about this character.
If he is indeed this seasons Eddie Thawne, it should be an interesting journey.
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The return of Tom Cavanagh is certainly welcome.
I love that Harry figured out that Barry was messing around with the timeline in like, two seconds.
It also made for a nice in-story explanation for why Flashpoint didnt affect the universeSupergirltakes place in.
Lets just not overdo the not jokes.
I lived through the 90s and that was tiresome then.
Let this simmer in the background.
), but Im sure they will.
I just hope that it doesnt mean Jesse needs to meet a tragic end or anything, first.
Alchemy, though, like the big bad from every season so far, is a striking visual.
But at some point in the next few episodes he needs to step up and do something truly terrifying.
Im not exactly in love with the Alchemy/Flashpoint connection being the metahuman engine for this season.
It just feels like something all of these shows should have moved beyond by now.
Its like the kryptonite freaks fromSmallvilleor something.
It just makes the whole world feel smaller when its all that intricately connected.
As long as this doesnt pop up in every episode, I can deal.
So yeah, Magenta didnt exactly light me up, but Im still all in on this seasons mysteries.
You know, like why Caitlin Snow is becoming a more assertive badass.
Flash Facts!
Because I sure did.
Who is Magenta?
I didnt know that until I sat down to write this.
Maybe the TV version can return when Wally is headlining this show!
Im really looking forward to seeing that Jesse Quick costume in action, though.
Its a different shade of red than Flashs costume.
Rating:
3 out of 5
