The Flash Predictions

So with the Flash returning next week I thought I would do a post stating my predictions for the series. In order to minimise confusion I will refer to the Flash as Barry Allen.

The mid-season finale introduced the character of Reverse-Flash, the man responsible for the death of Nora Allen (Barry's mother). Reverse Flash reveals to Barry that this is not the first time they have met but instead that they have been in competition for several years. It is also observed by Cisco that there were both red and yellow flashes seen prior to Nora's death, indicating that Barry himself was there. This makes me believe that time travel exists within the show. Reverse Flash claims that his powers are not alike that of Barry's but are instead the opposite, which indicates that rather then moving himself through time at an accelerated rate, he can alter the rate at which time moves around him. I believe that the suit is what gives him these abilities, making him a similar character to Professor Zoom.

This means that it would make sense for Reverse Flash to be Harrison Wells. He is seen to have possession of the suit, the ability to walk and look into the future through his technology. Despite this I don't think he is the Reverse Flash. Firstly it is just too obvious and simple and secondly I doubt he would go to such great lengths to create and protect Barry/Flash only to set out to destroy him. Besides this the producers have stated that they wish to follow the storyline of the comic books as accurately as possible.

Therefore I think it is either Iris West or Eddie Thawne.

The comics have the character Eobard Thawne as one of the Reverse Flash's and Eddies recent hatred for the Flash combined with the recent bashing Eddie took from the Flash, and Barry's feelings for Iris give him motivation. He was also the only one of his squadron left unharmed when Reverse Flash attacked them at Star Labs. His character has not really been explored yet and very little is known about his past. I don't know how he would come to obtain the Reverse Flash suit, but I am guessing it somehow involves time travel. Personally however I think the Eddie storyline is a little too convenient.

I think Iris West is the Reverse Flash. The comics have her brother Daniel West as one of the Reverse Flash's however he does not exist in the TV show potentially leaving the role open to her. Iris has the motivation; Nora's death led Barry to live with her which obviously had a pretty major impact on her life, it was also in this situation that Barry fell in love with her. When Reverse Flash attacked Star Labs both Detective West and Eddie were left conscious, both of whom are people she cares about. Iris has also shown herself to be quite a large fan of the Flash, perhaps when she discovers it is Barry she becomes bitter and wants to destroy him? Or maybe this leads her to becoming an even bigger supporter and she becomes the Reverse Flash in order to help him maximise his potential? If she were to work with Harrison over this it would explain how she obtains the suit.

I guess we shall find out next week!