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The Flash – Season 3, Episode 5 Monster

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Caitlin visits her mother to help her understand her growing meta-human powers; Barry tries to convince Julian to let him help investigate a new meta-human that is attacking Central City.
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The Flash — Season 3, Episode 5

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"Monster" may be light on action, but Tom Cavanagh provides a refreshing comedic punch.

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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

Detective Joe West
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Angelica Jade Bastién New York Magazine/Vulture 08/01/2018
3/5
I would totally be fine with the show killing off Julian or transferring him to some other city. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Collider 07/30/2018
3/5
Felt very much like Season 1. Go to Full Review Chancellor Agard Entertainment Weekly 07/27/2018
B-
The Julian-Barry stuff was a highlight of the episode and I hope the show continues building this dynamic. Go to Full Review Molly Templeton Reactor 08/24/2018
I like this. I like this as much as I like the idea that Gladiator is called Sweaty Men on Earth-19, and as much as I like Iris on the ground during a monster attack, trying to help in a very practical way. Go to Full Review Ja-Quan Greene Black Nerd Problems 08/03/2018
The Flash went from luke warm shower last week to a straight up tundra ice bath episode this week. Go to Full Review Jesse Schedeen IGN Movies 08/02/2018
7.6/10
This week's Flash didn't offer much in terms of action, spectacle or a compelling villain. But it did deliver plenty of great character interaction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Caitlin visits her mother to help her understand her growing meta-human powers; Barry tries to convince Julian to let him help investigate a new meta-human that is attacking Central City.
Director
C. Kim Miles
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Zack Stentz
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 1, 2016
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