The one positive spin was Barry’s dedication to Caitlin as a friend. Sherloque: The Flash is already on the scene so for all we know the problem has already been solved. How about a friendship with Iris? That's a good place to start.
Even with full episodes surrounding her character, she feels directionless-like the writers don't know what to do with her. When the show dedicates storylines to Caitlin Snow, they aren’t ever actually about Caitlin Snow. His sacrifice was redeeming, but in the end, it was solely a plot device for Barry to remember the importance of family. It’s hard to emote grief when the characters themselves aren’t doing so and there are zero stakes to the storyline. Iris was right to call Barry out for sending Nora away, but wrong for not caring about Thawne's involvement.īoth said hurtful things and both made valid points.Įven his death felt underwhelming. Barry was right in feeling betrayed by Nora, but wrong in making decisions without Iris. It was a stellar delivery from the actors, but the content of their disagreement truly made the moment believable. : Maybe if he killed your mother in front of you, you'd feel differently.Iris: Maybe you feeling differently Barry, is why we should have made this decision together. Instead, the delivery was so earnest, it felt borderline invasive to be witnessing like peering in on the most private of moments.īarry: Damnit Iris she lied to us for months!īarry: That she was working with Thawne?! That honestly doesn't bother you?īarry: Maybe if he killed your mother in front of you, you’d feel differently. It also could have felt completely ungrounded. Character moments aren't always the most delicately executed. The argument could have lacked heart this is a superhero show after all. Even after 5 seasons, their dedication to that relationship is unparalleled. Their versatility and ability to continuously layer WestAllen is extraordinary. There isn't enough praise on earth for Grant Gustin and Candice Patton. Related: The Flash Season 5 Episode 17 Review: Time Bomb Opening the episode with their argument was a punch to the gut, but a genius decision one that stirred instant investment from the audience, and raised the emotional stakes to brand new highs. It’s a new facet of their relationship, but it was the perfect way to bring them closer and get them back to the iconic couple fans know and adore. They have almost always been on the same page, or at least understanding of one another. That’s exactly what "Snow Pack" had them do.Īngst is not a dynamic viewers often witness with WestAllen. They do need to be communicating through their issues-no matter how difficult the problem may be. The important part is how a couple chooses to face them.īarry and Iris don’t need to be constantly kissing or loving on one another to feel real. Bad things do happen, and disagreements are had. It seems like an oxymoron to claim WestAllen is back on the romantic track after watching them fight, but no one expects a marriage to be sunshine and rainbows all the time. : You and Barry are like the Megan and Harry of superhero royalty!.I know how Barry can be, but you two are like the Megan and Harry of superhero royalty! Ralph “Snow Pact” has put things back on course, allowing them to work through marital struggles in a way only a superhero royalty couple could. Their characters have felt more like old pals than wildly in love newlyweds. Patton and Gustin are still riddled with explosive chemistry they just haven’t been given much material to work with. It’s no secret the Iris/Barry dynamic has been lacking.