Legends of Today

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"Things were looking a little grim, but part of me was, admittedly, a little excited for a 'reunion' of old friends." —Cisco Ramon[src] This episode is part of a larger crossover series, [[|]][[Category:Broken Cross link|]].

"We do have a few friends who could lend a hand. But we're going to need to leave Central City."

"You really want to go to Star City? Come on, we don't need Team Arrow's help."
"Yeah, I think we do, man."

—Barry Allen and Cisco Ramon

"Legends of Today"
Information
Season 2 » Episode 8
Episode number	31 of 184
Original airdate	December 1, 2015
Written by	Story by: Greg Berlanti Andrew Kreisberg Teleplay by: Aaron Helbing Todd Helbing
Directed by	Ralph Hemecker
Chronology
Preceded by	"Gorilla Warfare"
Followed by	"Running to Stand Still"
Blog post	Post 22
Heroes Join Forces
Followed by	"Legends of Yesterday"

"Legends of Today" is the eighth episode of the second season of The Flash, and the thirty-first episode overall. It aired on December 1, 2015. The episode is the first part of a two-part crossover, Heroes Join Forces, with the eighth episode of season four of Arrow. It acts as a setup for the series DC's Legends of Tomorrow, with the episode even introducing Vandal Savage, who is the "big bad" of the series' first season.

Synopsis

Vandal Savage arrives in Central City and sets his sights on Kendra Saunders. After Vandal attacks Kendra and Cisco, they turn to Barry for help. Realizing how dangerous Vandal is, Barry takes Kendra to Star City and asks Oliver and team to hide her until he can figure out how to stop Vandal. However, things quickly go from bad to worse when a man with wings AKA Hawkman shows up and flies off with Kendra. Meanwhile, Harrison develops a serum to make Barry run faster and asks Jay to test it out.[src]

Cast

Starring

• Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash
• Candice Patton as Iris West
• Danielle Panabaker as Dr. Caitlin Snow
• Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon/Vibe
• Tom Cavanagh as Dr. Harry Wells
• Jesse L. Martin as Detective Joe West

Special guest star

• Stephen Amell as Oliver Queen/Green Arrow
• John Barrowman as Malcolm Merlyn
• Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak
• Willa Holland as Thea Queen/Speedy
• David Ramsey as John Diggle/Spartan
• Ciara Renée as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl

Special appearance by

• Neal McDonough as Damien Darhk

Guest starring

• Teddy Sears as Jay Garrick
• Casper Crump as Vandal Savage
• Falk Hentschel as Carter Hall and Khufu
• Anna Hopkins as Samantha Clayton
• Shantel VanSanten as Patty Spivot

Co-starring

• Jack Moore as Young Boy
• David Allen Pearson as Captain
• Michael St. John Smith as Harbor police chief

Gallery

Promotional images

Exclusive fan screening poster

One week poster featuring Vandal Savage

Promos

The Flash & Arrow - "Heroes Join Forces" Two Hour Event Promo (HD)

The Flash 2x08 Promo "Legends of Today" (HD) Crossover Event

The Flash & Arrow "Heroes Join Forces" Crossover Event - Extended Trailer (HD)

The Flash 2x08 New Zealand Promo

Trivia

• When Vandal Savage is introduced, he is descending from the SS Tithonus. In Greek mythology, Tithonus was a Trojan who was granted immortality, but not everlasting youth.
• This marks the first appearance of Thea Queen and Malcolm Merlyn on an episode of The Flash. 
• Felicity notes that Vandal Savage is "Rocking the Dothraki look," a reference to the popular television series, Game of Thrones, where there is a race called the Dothraki. 
• This episode marks Neal McDonough's only appearance as Damien Darhk in an episode of The Flash. Interestingly enough, McDonough voiced Barry Allen in the video game Injustice: Gods Among Us.
• John Diggle throws up for the first time when Barry supersped him away, but Diggle annoyingly and angrily told Barry "Every time", which implied this wasn't the first time Diggle threw up from Barry's superspeed.