The Flash (TV Series) Rogue Air (2015) User Reviews

No More Walks On the Dark Side

[ThomasDrufke · 8/10 · 12 May 2015]

In the opening monologue from Wells this week he gives us his view on what he's doing and what we would do if given the same circumstances. He's one of those villains that you do understand to a certain extent what he's doing. It's not really justified at all, but I don't think there is black and white in this situation, there's just Wells.

Unfortunately Wells didn't get much screen time at all this week. Instead the episode focused on Team Flash transporting the group of villains they had locked up for so long at Star Labs to Lian Yu. As a concept, the idea is great because it creates a place for all upcoming and past villains to reside for the time being. And wouldn't we all like to see how Slade reacts to some of these meta-humans? Of course, the plan doesn't work out too well as Snart, sabotaged Barry's plan after all. But I love the idea of Flash's villains helping him fight other villains for the greater good. It's always been something fun that the comics tackle from time to time. This also could have been a time for Snart to prove himself for the future Legends of Tomorrow TV show he will be a part of, but I guess it just proves he can never be truly trusted.

Eddie was saved from Wells' lair, and while he broke up with Iris, he wasn't hating on Barry or the rest of the team. For now it seems that he's just trying to grasp what in the world is happening instead of going after Barry, like a clichéd character would. You really feel for Eddie after all that he's gone through this season. It's like Slade, I know he will eventually turn out to be a villain, but I somehow hope the writers take him in a different direction.

Finally, in the last 6 minutes of the episode, we get the Arrow and Firestorm guest appearance. The marketing made it seem like they played a much bigger part, unfortunately it was a brief cameo that turned to be more confusing than anything. Mild Arrow spoilers to come so be aware. SPOILERS: If Oliver came and helped Barry here does that mean that he did this while he was Ras? Or does this somehow happen after Arrow's season. I would assume because Oliver said "I may need a favor" and knowing Flash makes an appearance on tomorrow's Arrow, that it occurs somewhere in the middle of episode 22 of Arrow, or right before. I just wish the timeline was more clear. Or just don't have any crossovers this late in the season at all? Although it was pretty awesome seeing Arrow kick Wells' butt. SPOILERS END.

So with Reverse Flash/Wells seemingly defeated, where does this leave us for next week? Does Barry make a compromise to Reverse Flash and agree to send him back to his home if he somehow stops the particle accelerator? Although I know he needs the accelerator to go back, I have to assume they will find a way to keep Cavanagh on the show. And for the record, I definitely believe that Wells planned to get caught, because that's what every villain does these days.

EDIT: I forgot to talk about the awesome Hal Jordan reference tonight. Ferris Air has always been a part of the universe but hearing that it shut down because one it's test pilots disappeared was one of the coolest easter eggs ever. I think this show is going to be able to continue to soft reference other JL members, even if we never see them in costume on the show. It's just a cool thing for the comic book nerds out there.

+Oliver beating Wells

+Villain and hero team up

+Many many many guest stars

+Feel for Eddie, yet again

-Timeline is a bit confusing

-Wells was barely in it

8.4/10

You Can't Beat The Three of Us

[SpoodermanDerp · 8/10 · 13 May 2015]

"Rogue Air" is an episode that has been hyped so much by many fans alike since the advertisement for this was just mind blowing. We were promised to have an epic battle between Flash, Firestorm and Arrow against Reverse Flash. This was it, the fans wanted it and have been drooling over it. Yet, here we get another plot line which more or less was good but not why we're here for.

Episode kicks off with a Harrison Wells narration which really set up the mood and got me excited and hopeful for what was about to happen next in the episode. Then the team gets news that the particle accelerator has been activated and Reverse Flash literally runs away from the episode. I was expecting more of Reverse Flash in the episode and I wasn't really expecting Harrison Wells to be gone off screen for almost the whole episode. Since the particle accelerator may endanger the lives of the meta humans in their prison and Barry needs to find a way to get them to safety. By then I was confused as to where the team up would tie into this episode but then it started to make sense -ish like the mention of a couple things in Arrow. As the episode progressed, Barry seeks help from Captain Cold and it (of course) divides the group. It was nice to see the group now struggling to juggle all these things and take desperate measures and it shows how they are sometimes weak and hopeless without the help of Harrison Wells. Captain Cold and his sister were okay I guess, nothing has changed with the menacing style of Cold. The acting remained good if not average, although some scenes wherein Barry overreacts or such were there. Thankfully, we actually got to care about Eddie and Iris after 20 episodes. Knowing that Eddie won't marry Iris and the change and development it brought to him was great. It was also kind of sad to see Eddie in this situation and that was a good thing because we now actually are seeing some good development. Then when we finally reach the end of the Rogue plot line, we're left wondering: "Wait...where's the team up?!?!?" the thing that most of us were here for in the first place. I honestly thought the episode was already going to end and that could've been a bummer, but then the final minutes came..and Arrow and Firestorm come out of nowhere to give us what we wanted. Don't get me wrong, the final minutes was the best action sequence the show has ever had and the visuals remained intact and brilliant even after 21 episodes. The final minutes were intense and brought me to the edge of my seat. Granted, it still kind of felt like it was shoe horned in the episode, especially considering it was put in the last few minutes when most of us thought this was the main course.

Overall, great episode nonetheless. Excited for the season finale. -Reverse Flash literally runs away from the episode, -Confusing advertisement that we were getting an episode focused on 3 vs Reverse Flash, +Acting and Plot were good, +Great development for Eddie and Iris, +The Final Battle, -Kind of felt like it was shoehorned in.

Verdict: 8.2/10

there is still much challenge for success and improvement

[mohammadsaeedlotfi · 8/10 · 20 May 2015]

Well I can say that Flash is turning into a unique serial,Although there is still much challenge for success and improvement.One drawback of this series is that many things are to be unreasonable. Unlike the successful series like Breaking Bad or The Wire that tries everything goes as intuitive and realistic. Another point is that many scenes are unnecessary, fiction and non-real. However, some questions about this episode should be asked: 1. Why doctor Wells acted so reckless ? 2. Why Barry Allen trapped easy? 3. why Director and writer of this episode did not want to end the role of Captain Cold? 4. Why this episode not use of its potential and Instead focused on less important things? And 5. why Director of the Flash is trying to connect this series with Arrow? and now the answers that in my view are correct: 1. Because something worse is going to happen (if the flash still wants to surprise us) or they will presented stereotyped ending (in which case I would be very upset). 2. because This is the charm of this series 3. Captain Cold is an interesting character and has great potential, but this is not true in the case of her sister. 4. Probably because they did not want to reduce the appeal of the final episode (logical) or mistakes in this case were unwanted (irrational). 5. if i want to be honest I should say that I don't know!! the flash is better than arrow now.

Penultimate

[Fluke_Skywalker · 19 April 2016]

With two episodes left, the time for sidetracking is over. The Reverse Flash looms over the entire episode without much face time, setting the "master plan" events in motion. Our hero reluctantly teams up with Captain Cold and you can imagine how that went. Cold continues to be the best of The Flash's Rogues, thanks in no small part to Wentworth Miller, who absolutely own in the role. Here he's once again assisted by his "sister" Golden Glider (Peyton List) who is every bit Miller's equal. Along with a return of the various freak-of-the-weeks from the past, it's a fun little show down that's only a prelude to the real action.

There's still the requisite romantic drama, and it doesn't always mesh well with the larger story, but some of the bricks have finally started to fall in place. The finale is The Flash joined by some familiar friends in a mini-showdown with Reverse Flash that ends on a cliffhanger that I wasn't quite expecting. I have a gnawing feeling it's a misdirection as the final episode of season 1 looms.

Ranking/Reviewing every Flash: Rogue Air

[lbramson · 10/10 · 10 June 2023]

Another perfect 10/10. Barry teams up with Captain Cold to save the past metahuman villains from certain death by Thawne exploding the pipeline. This easily could've been a filler episode at face value, but it manages to have major impact on the season. This penultimate episode feels very final! It's fun to see all the villains come together in a full circle moment, but the final fight is the highlight. I love watching Barry, Oliver, and Firestorm battle against the Reverse Flash! Barry saying "You can't fight all 3 of us" and Thawne responding with "Try me" is not only bonechilling but also iconic at this point! In conclusion, perfect, fun second to last episode for Season 1.

Rogue Air

[SpideyVerse23 · 9/10 · 26 January 2023]

Despite doing the opening monologue, Wells only appeared in the beginning and for the final few minutes. It was revealed where he had been hiding and keeping Eddie and it was actually pretty smart. Due to his actions, Barry is forced to move the meta-humans locked up in STAR Labs to Lian Yu so he takes the help of Captain Cold and his sister, despite everyone being against it.

Meanwhile, Eddie decides to re-evaluate his relationship with Iris and given what he has gone through this entire season, his decision makes sense.

The final fight between Barry and Reverse Flash was well done with Firestorm and Al Sah-Him coming in to help Barry.

I don't get it

[Just-A-Girl-14 · 6/10 · 5 May 2020]

Why is Barry acting like a complete idiot? Why work with Snart? What do they even need him for? It's idiotic and completely unnecessary. I don't like "Captain Cold". I don't get why he is more important or successful than any of the other meta humans. He is annoying and boring. I don't see why the flash can not stop a thief with a hi tech gun. If he can't defeat Cold, how is he ever going to defeat someone as smart as Dr Wells?! If the idea was to set the meta humans free, they should have done it in a way that doesn't make Barry look like a moron! I didn't like this episode very much. I liked the fight between The Flash, Arrow and Ronnie and Wells but it was too short. The focus of the episode should have been about that and not about transporting the inmates.

Plot holes

[davidfaunce · 2/10 · 22 June 2019]

The writing is filled with plot holes. Yes, any show dealing with time travel is going to have plot holes but sometimes the writing makes ZERO sense and difficult to enjoy.

Why?? Why would they need Leonard Snart? Oh... they needed him for his Cold Gun... Wow... If ONLY THEY COULD FIND THE DUDE WHO MADE THE COLD GUN to make another one!! No, instead of having Cisco whip up another highly complex technological invention in a few minutes (as he does in every episode) they insist they recruit a sly criminal sociopath who hates them. Great Job Star Labs.

This is only one of the far too many plot holes that makes this show difficult to watch.

Let's leave the door open ...

[esalidog · 6/10 · 29 May 2021]

Although this series is full of plot holes, one of the worst things it is to see how anyone enters STAR laboratories without warning, the door seems to always be open, I don't know if they forget to close it or they simply don't have a door ... The same happens with the facilities where Arrow, Felicity and company save their city, everyone is in a meeting and suddenly someone appears ..... a little pathetic, right?

Really ? i am disappointed ! The Ultimate fight took 2 minutes and 20 seconds ? !

[khaled_hussein87 · 3/10 · 12 May 2015]

i am a big fan of flash and the arrow series but i was really disappointed ... we have all been waiting for the ultimate fight between The Flash and the Reverse Flash that we all have been waiting and excited to see the entire season .. BUT obviously the director and writers seemed bored and they were like " LET'S WRAP THIS UP " ... really ? 2 minutes and 20 seconds was the duration of the "final fight " ?? i mean you got the arrow on this episode for this ? they didn't make it look like a challenge at all .. it was more of " piece of cake " .. they spent 42 minutes on secondary characters and non essential events .. while throwing the core of the episode away !!