The mishandling of Wally, who has receded into the background since escaping from the Speed Force prison, exemplifies issues I’ve had with this entire season. (This happens for reasons I’ll explain later.) Wally taking on Barry’s position should hit with force, but instead it is crafted as an afterthought. Nestled near the very end of this season finale, Barry decides to pass his mantle to Wally so that he becomes the sole Flash for Central City. This show’s version of Wally, actor Keiynan Lonsdale, has a fun, warm presence that does the character justice even as his character veered in directions I didn’t always agree with. I credit Wally West for sparking my obsession with comics. It fleshes him out in fascinating ways so he isn’t trapped in the shadow of his predecessor and mentor, Barry Allen. I remember being giddy with excitement as a kid as I read Mark Waid and Greg LaRocque’s Born to Run origin story for Wally. ![]() For a certain generation, Wally West is the Flash.
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