Ep 6. Shade
- November 15, 2016
In the sixth episode of season three of The Flash, titled "Shade," the DC Comics superhero Barry Allen (played by Grant Gustin) finds himself facing a new villainous metahuman, Shade (played by Mike McLeod). With help from his team at S.T.A.R. Labs, which includes Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes), Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker), and Julian Albert (Tom Felton), as well as his adoptive father Joe West (Jesse L. Martin), Barry attempts to track down and take down Shade.
Meanwhile, Wally West (Keiynan Lonsdale) continues to struggle with his jealousy and frustration over not having powers like his adoptive brother Barry. This leads him to engage in risky and dangerous behavior, which puts him in harm's way and tests the bond between him and Barry.
The episode also sees the introduction of a new character, a mysterious woman named Frankie Kane (played by Joey King), who has an ability to manipulate metal and may hold key information about the enigmatic and nefarious organization known as "Alchemy," which has been wreaking havoc on Central City.
As always, the episode is filled with action-packed sequences, witty one-liners, and touching character development moments that further deepen the relationships between the show's beloved characters. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting installment in The Flash's ongoing adventures.