It appears as if The Flash goes to deal with character-driven episodes, as a substitute of plot-driven ones, for the foreseeable future.
After gaining Cisco’s job, Chester was instantly put to the take a look at when Cecile was possessed by a golden masks on The Flash Season 7 Episode 13.
And Cecile was pressured to face her previous, one thing she has tried very arduous to neglect.
Cecile and Chester have been the focal factors of “Masquerade,” and the message of the hour was easy. It was all within the title.
The writers cleverly used the motif of masks to drive house their level. Cecile was each actually and figuratively sporting a masks in the course of the episode.
Cecile: After I lastly checked out, I used to be so ashamed and afraid that each one of that darkness was going to catch as much as me once more. And so I…I informed myself, “Toughen up. Toughen up. That is it. Smile. And also you fake like this by no means occurred.” And that’s precisely what I did.
Barry: You hid all of that ache, nevertheless it by no means went away.
Cecile: I carry it with me daily.
We discovered that she had beforehand been admitted to a psychological hospital after she suffered a breakdown in response to her mom’s demise.
That is one thing that she hid from these closest to her and tried to cover from herself ever since she stepped foot exterior of that hospital.
It is a heartbreaking reveal, to say the least, particularly since Cecile is likely one of the brightest, most optimistic characters on the present. However that goes to point out you that even the folks you least count on have demons.
Cecile is a personality who has usually been missed on the present, so it was nice to see her get extra display time and to seek out out extra about her previous.
This storyline about Cecile being ashamed of her psychological well being struggles, although she has nothing to be ashamed of, makes her extra relatable. It undoubtedly cemented her place in all of our hearts.
Cisco, you didn’t warn me about this.
Chester
This reveal not solely strengthened her character but additionally bolstered her relationships with these she is closest to.
Plus, we’d by no means say no to a heartfelt scene between Joe and Cecile as a result of they’re most likely probably the most underrated couple on the present. I imply, does anybody else carry on forgetting they’ve a daughter?
However as good because it was to see Cecile being introduced into the highlight, have been you additionally dissatisfied that we did not truly see Psycho Pirate?
We thought that Roger Hayden would grace our screens however, as a substitute, the golden masks was the villain right here.
As talked about above, the masks getting used to drive house the purpose that masks cover wounds as a substitute of heal them was very efficient. Nonetheless, it will have been good to see an actual individual behind the masks.
So far as we all know, Psycho Pirate’s masks has served its objective on this present, and it will not circle again round anytime quickly.
If that is the case, then “Masquerade” seems to be a pointless installment into The Flash Season 7.
The sentiment was there on this episode, nevertheless it’s arduous to disregard the truth that this particular person story does not appear to contribute to the brand new Graphic Novel.
Ever for the reason that finish of the Forces storyline, AKA Graphic Novel Quantity Three, there hasn’t been any longstanding menace to Crew Flash.
So, as of proper now, the present feels as whether it is at a standstill.
These character-driven episodes are filler by way of and thru, and we’re holding our breath till the precise story of the again half of The Flash Season 7 is launched.
And if the preview for The Flash Season 7 Episode 14 is any indication, it does not appear as if that’s going to occur any time quickly. It makes you marvel if they’ll have time to inform the story they need to inform.
However earlier than The Flash will get to the true villain of this set of episodes, the writers are taking their time to develop their newer characters after dropping certainly one of their authentic ones.
Look, I did not come to S.T.A.R. Labs to switch Cisco, I got here right here to work with him. And I need to do an excellent job greater than something, however once I noticed Barry in bother immediately, Iris, I did not even know the place to begin. I assumed to myself, you understand, what would Cisco do? Determined I am gonna act assured and courageous, and act like I had all of it discovered.
Chester
Cecile was not the one individual to have their time within the solar throughout this hour. Chester’s insecurities about “changing” Cisco have been additionally highlighted.
I’m an enormous advocate for Chester being a mainstay on Crew Flash, so I used to be joyful to see him wrestle with that very job. In the event you do not make errors each as soon as and some time, then are you actually an worker at S.T.A.R. Labs?
He is nonetheless studying the ins and outs of the job and making an attempt to determine his place among the many remainder of the crew. Due to this, it wasn’t outrightly his fault that the golden masks was capable of simply idiot him.
Chester is the beginner, and that’s the reason he was focused. It might have occurred to anybody, and it was heartwarming to see Iris and Barry reaffirm this notion to make Chester really feel higher.
Chester is such a enjoyable addition to the crew, and he is already confirmed that he can maintain his personal in scenes with the primary characters.
However Chester does not know the remainder of them properly sufficient but to be completely comfy in his place. He isn’t Cisco, nor will he ever be Cisco.
Caitlin: I simply mentioned it is completely different. That is not essentially a foul factor. And, look, STAR Labs is your lab, and we would like you to really feel at house right here, too.
Chester: Thanks for saying that.
He’s going to should study precisely what his place is at S.T.A.R. Labs by forming familial bonds with Barry, Iris, Caitlin, and the remainder of the crew.
That can take time, in fact, however there is no doubt that he’ll be capable of determine all of it out.
What did you assume, The Flash Fanatics?
Did you benefit from the Cecile-centric hour? Do you want Chester being an essential member of Crew Flash? Are you content that Sue is again? Do you desperately need to get to the brand new villain of this Graphic Novel?
And the way hilarious was the scene the place Chester caught Barry and Iris doing you-know-what?
Let me know within the feedback, and don’t forget which you could watch The Flash online proper right here by way of TV Fanatic!
The Flash airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW.
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