Part two of the show’s biggest adventure thus far, “Escape from Earth 2” was one of the most exciting episodes of the show to date. While it did have its flaws, they were mainly in areas that weren’t related to the actual plot.
1. Poor man’s Lois, poor man’s J. Jonah Jameson
I get that the show is still trying to solve its Iris problem, but making her a less interesting Lois Lane is a surefire way to keep her in the lame category. Giving her a less compelling J. Jonah as her boss? Equally lame. I know I keep coming back to this, but there’s nothing about Iris on Earth 1 that makes her interesting, unless she’s interacting with more interesting people. So, by giving her her own stories, you are removing her from what makes her useful. It is a step in the right direction in terms of giving her a life to explore, but she’s just not cutting it.
2. Family in Atlantis
I love the line about Barry and Iris having family in Atlantis for so many reasons. On Earth-2 is Atlantis not sunk? Or, is it under water, and that’s why it is so secure? That’s an exciting place to potentially visit. Also, if they have family there, does that mean that Atlantis is occupied by regular men and women, or are there Atlanteans there? If so, who is part Atlantean? Did Wally marry into an Atlantean family? The possibilities are endless!
3. Nice seeing Barry struggle
First of all, giant baby Barry was super fun to see for a little bit. Sure, he was grating. Sure, he was over the top, but it made ‘our’ Barry feel all the more tough and heroic in that cell. And it was nice seeing Barry not be able to just do everything instantly. So often, this show has made Barry struggle because of a lack of focus, or inexperience – rarely has he failed because he cannot do something.
So, to see him struggle with his inability was a nice move, and one that I hope the show continues on with. And seeing wimpy Barry inspire him was fun, too.
4. Geomancer sucks
I wrote this down three times on my notes last night. Who attacks a hospital? Who wears those shitty goggles?
He looks like a villain who walked out of the 1990 Flash show into this one. I have nothing else to say. He sucks.
5. NOT JAY
Damn it Zoom, just when he was starting to figure out this shit, he’s dead. Poor Caitlin.
Although, losing Ronnie and Jay may send her closer to becoming Killer Frost herself. That would be an interesting twist on this.
What did you think? Let me know in the comments!
