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{{Quote|I'm dealing with a lot right now.<br>Look, I know you are. Believe me, I'm dealing with it, too. I've always had a very simple set of beliefs. Gravity makes things fall. Water makes things wet. And up until a few weeks ago, I believed the fastest man could run a mile in four minutes. Not four seconds.|[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] and [[Joe West (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Joe West]]|Fastest Man Alive}} |
{{Quote|I'm dealing with a lot right now.<br>Look, I know you are. Believe me, I'm dealing with it, too. I've always had a very simple set of beliefs. Gravity makes things fall. Water makes things wet. And up until a few weeks ago, I believed the fastest man could run a mile in four minutes. Not four seconds.|[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry Allen]] and [[Joe West (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Joe West]]|Fastest Man Alive}} |
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[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry]] escorts [[Iris West-Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Iris]] to a university gathering honoring scientist [[Simon Stagg (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Simon Stagg]]. When six gunmen storm the event, Barry changes into The Flash and tries to stop them. While he does save a man's life, he passes out before he can capture the robbers, which frustrates him. As [[Eobard Thawne (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Dr. Wells]], [[Caitlin Snow (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Caitlin]] and [[Cisco Ramon (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Cisco]] scramble to find out what's wrong with Barry, [[Joe West (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Joe]] comes down hard on Barry for taking the law into his own hands and risking his life. Barry realizes that it wasn't six gunmen but a [[Metahumans (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)| |
[[Barry Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry]] escorts [[Iris West-Allen (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Iris]] to a university gathering honoring scientist [[Simon Stagg (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Simon Stagg]]. When six gunmen storm the event, Barry changes into The Flash and tries to stop them. While he does save a man's life, he passes out before he can capture the robbers, which frustrates him. As [[Eobard Thawne (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Dr. Wells]], [[Caitlin Snow (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Caitlin]] and [[Cisco Ramon (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Cisco]] scramble to find out what's wrong with Barry, [[Joe West (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Joe]] comes down hard on Barry for taking the law into his own hands and risking his life. Barry realizes that it wasn't six gunmen but a [[Metahumans (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|metahuman]] named [[Danton Black (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Danton Black]], who can make multiple copies of himself. Meanwhile, Iris becomes even more intrigued by the "red streak".<ref name="Synopsis"/> |
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 9 May 2024
"Fastest Man Alive"[1] is the second episode of the first season of The Flash, and the second episode overall. It aired on October 14, 2014.
“ | I'm dealing with a lot right now. Look, I know you are. Believe me, I'm dealing with it, too. I've always had a very simple set of beliefs. Gravity makes things fall. Water makes things wet. And up until a few weeks ago, I believed the fastest man could run a mile in four minutes. Not four seconds. |
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Synopsis[edit | hide | hide all]
Barry escorts Iris to a university gathering honoring scientist Simon Stagg. When six gunmen storm the event, Barry changes into The Flash and tries to stop them. While he does save a man's life, he passes out before he can capture the robbers, which frustrates him. As Dr. Wells, Caitlin and Cisco scramble to find out what's wrong with Barry, Joe comes down hard on Barry for taking the law into his own hands and risking his life. Barry realizes that it wasn't six gunmen but a metahuman named Danton Black, who can make multiple copies of himself. Meanwhile, Iris becomes even more intrigued by the "red streak".[1]
Appearances[edit | hide]
Characters[edit | hide]
Protagonists[edit | hide]
Antagonists[edit | hide]
Other Characters[edit | hide]
- David Singh
- Elizabeth Black (mentioned)
- Henry Allen (flashback)
- Nora Allen (mentioned in flashback)
- Paige
- Ronnie Raymond (mentioned)
- Simon Stagg
- Mercury (mentioned)
Teams and Organizations[edit | hide]
- Central City Fire Department
- Central City Police Department
- Central City Public Works (name seen)
- KSFZ Channel 8 (television)
- S.T.A.R. Labs
- Stagg Industries
Events[edit | hide]
Species[edit | hide]
Objects and Concepts[edit | hide]
Locations[edit | hide]
- Earth-1
- Earth
- North America
- United States of America
- Missouri
- Central City
- CC Jitters
- Hex's Gun Shop
- S.T.A.R. Labs
- S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator (mentioned)
- CCPD
- Tito's (mentioned)
- West House (flashback)
- Keystone City
- Iron Heights Penitentiary (flashback)
- Central City
- Missouri
- United States of America
- North America
- Earth
Notes[edit | hide]
- This is the first episode Barry was referred to as The Flash. However, this was said by Eobard and was a reference to the future.
- The Hex's Gun Shop is a reference to Jonah Hex, who later became a recurring character on DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
- In the opening scene of the episode, Barry mentioned he runs 352 miles per hour.
Gallery[edit | hide]
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Barry faces Multiplex
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Comic Sneak Peek