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The Flash – Season 2, Episode 17 Flash Back

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94% Tomatometer 16 Reviews
After discovering the true identity of Zoom, Barry is more determined than ever to stop him; to increase his speed, Barry goes back in time to look for help from an arch nemesis.
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The Flash — Season 2, Episode 17

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"Flash Back" is a relatively solid offering as Barry travels back in time, encountering both old foes and new threats, such as the fearsome follower, Time Wraith.

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Grant Gustin

Barry Allen

Candice Patton

Iris West

Danielle Panabaker

Caitlin Snow

Carlos Valdes

Cisco Ramon

Tom Cavanagh

Dr. Harrison Wells

Jesse L. Martin

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Angelica Jade Bastién New York Magazine/Vulture 07/27/2018
3/5
The episode reaffirms how sweet Barry Allen can be. It also adds a bit more texture to the show's depiction of time travel with the introduction of a Time Wraith, a low-rent Dementor-type figure. Go to Full Review Jonathon Dornbush Entertainment Weekly 07/26/2018
Perhaps it's just been a while since I've watched the early episodes, or maybe it's just the show's desire to show the difference in the team from then to its current state, but everyone seems if not colder, then less cohesive. Go to Full Review Scott Von Doviak AV Club 07/24/2018
B
Time-travel is usually an entertaining diversion, but it's about time to get this show on the road. Go to Full Review Joseph McCabe Nerdist 08/07/2018
The episode's most immediate threat is a "time wraith" that follows Barry on his trip. It's a different kind of villain for the this show, one that combines elements of dark fantasy and science fiction in a way I associate more with Doctor Who. Go to Full Review Charlie Hall Polygon 08/03/2018
Last night's episode of The Flash was transitional, signaling that the show may be headed into the final story arc of its second season. Go to Full Review Jesse Schedeen IGN Movies 08/02/2018
9.1
Ultimately, the Time Wraith concept was a means to an end in support of what really mattered in this episode - Barry's brief reunion with the original Harrison Wells. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis After discovering the true identity of Zoom, Barry is more determined than ever to stop him; to increase his speed, Barry goes back in time to look for help from an arch nemesis.
Director
Alice Troughton
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Aaron Helbing, Todd Helbing
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 29, 2016
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