Ep 14. Be My Baby
- TV-NR
- February 21, 1991
- 47 min
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6.3 (168)
Barry Allen continues his heroic journey as The Flash in season 1 episode 14, titled "Be My Baby." After discovering some startling information about Dr. Wells, Barry must also deal with the emergence of a new threat in Central City.
As always, the episode begins with a thrilling action sequence as The Flash stops some criminals in their tracks. But the episode quickly takes a more emotionally-charged turn when Barry learns that Dr. Wells has been lying to everyone. This revelation shakes Barry's faith in the S.T.A.R. Labs team and forces him to question his own judgment.
Meanwhile, Iris is dealing with some personal issues of her own. In the previous episode, she learned that her mother is still alive, and now she must decide whether or not to meet her. This storyline is handled with sensitivity and nuance, and adds some much needed depth to Iris's character.
But the main threat in this episode comes from a new metahuman named Shawna Baez, aka Peek-a-Boo. This villain has the ability to teleport anywhere she wants, making her virtually unstoppable. The Flash quickly realizes that he needs to team up with Cisco and Caitlin to take down this new foe.
The action in this episode is top-notch, with some truly impressive visual effects used to bring Peek-a-Boo's powers to life. And of course, there are plenty of witty one-liners and banter between the S.T.A.R. Labs team to keep things light.
As always, the performances from the cast are excellent. Grant Gustin continues to impress in the lead role, bringing both heart and humor to the character of Barry Allen. Danielle Panabaker and Carlos Valdes also shine as Caitlin and Cisco, respectively, adding some much-needed levity to the show.
The real standout performance in this episode, however, comes from Tom Cavanagh as Dr. Wells. Without giving too much away, this episode gives Cavanagh the opportunity to showcase his range as an actor, and he absolutely delivers.
Overall, "Be My Baby" is a strong episode of The Flash that continues to build on the show's already impressive mythology. With strong performances, thrilling action, and emotionally resonant character arcs, this is definitely a must-watch for fans of the series.