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{{Quote|Look. I love ''Inception'' as much as the next guy, but sending [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry]] into [[Clifford DeVoe|DeVoe]]'s mind?|[[Cisco Ramon]] on [[Marlize DeVoe]]'s plan}}
 
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{{Episode
 
|name= We Are The Flash
 
|name= We Are The Flash
|image= Barry punches the S.T.A.R. Lab satellite.png
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|image= Barry punches the S.T.A.R. Labs satellite.png
|titlecard= We Are The Flash titlecard.png
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|titlecard= We Are The Flash title card.png
|season=4
 
|epnum=23
 
 
|number= 92
 
|number= 92
 
|epnum= 23
 
|season= 4
 
|airdate= May 22, 2018
 
|airdate= May 22, 2018
 
|writer= [[Todd Helbing]]<br/>[[Eric Wallace]]
 
|writer= [[Todd Helbing]]<br/>[[Eric Wallace]]
 
|director= [[David McWhirter]]
 
|director= [[David McWhirter]]
 
|guests= [[Jessica Parker Kennedy]] as [[Nora West-Allen|Nora West-Allen/XS]] ''(special appearance by)''<br>[[Keiynan Lonsdale]] as [[Wally West]] ''(special guest star)''<br>[[Danielle Nicolet]] as [[Cecile Horton]]<br>[[Kim Engelbrecht]] as [[Marlize DeVoe]]<br>[[Hartley Sawyer]] as [[Ralph Dibny|Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man]]<br>[[Patrick Sabongui]] as [[David Singh]]
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[[Jessica Parker Kennedy]] as [[Nora Allen II]] ''(special appearance by)''<br>[[Keiynan Lonsdale]] as [[Wally West]] ''(special guest star)''<br>[[Danielle Nicolet]] as [[Cecille Horton]]<br>[[Kim Engelbrecht]] as [[Marlize DeVoe]]<br>[[Hartley Sawyer]] as [[Ralph Dibny|Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man]]<br>[[Patrick Sabongui]] as [[David Singh]]
 
 
|before= {{Ep|Think Fast}}
 
|before= {{Ep|Think Fast}}
|after= {{Ep|page=Nora (episode)|Nora}}
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|after= {{Ep|Nora}}
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|post=83
|show= The Flash
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|show= The Flash (The CW)
 
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}}
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
[[Team Flash]] gets help from a [[Marlize DeVoe|surprising ally]] in their battle against [[Clifford DeVoe|DeVoe]].<ref name="synopsis">[http://flashtvnews.com/flash-season-4-finale-description-we-are-the-flash/31403 ''Flash Season 4 Finale Description: “We Are The Flash”'' - FlashTVNews]</ref>
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{{Synopsis|[[Team Flash]] gets help from a [[Marlize DeVoe|surprising ally]] in their battle against [[Clifford DeVoe|DeVoe]].|http://flashtvnews.com/flash-season-4-finale-description-we-are-the-flash/31403}}
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== Gallery ==
   
==Gallery==
 
 
===Promotional images===
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*This episode marks the return of [[Ralph Dibny|Ralph]] ever since his body was taken over by DeVoe's mind in {{Ep|Lose Yourself}}
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*The episode's title refers to the quote [[Iris West-Allen|Iris]] said to [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry]] in {{Ep|Mixed Signals}}​.
 
*When [[Marlize DeVoe|Marlize]] suggests sending Barry's mind into [[Clifford DeVoe|DeVoe]]'s, [[Cisco Ramon|Cisco]] refers to the film ''[[wikipedia:Inception|Inception]]'', which is based on a similar concept.
**While Ralph was revealed to have been kept alive in DeVoe's mind, none of the other bus meta-humans appeared. [[Todd Helbing]] confirmed they are all dead.<ref name="EW">[http://ew.com/tv/2018/05/22/flash-mystery-girl-identity-nora-barry-iris-daughter/ "The Flash boss on that Mystery Girl reveal, new season 5 threat" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
 
*Ralph makes a reference to ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Episode_II_%E2%80%93_Attack_of_the_Clones Attack of the Clones]'' from the ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars Star Wars]'' franchise during his and Barry's confrontation with the army of DeVoes inside the latter's mind.
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*[[Ralph Dibny|Ralph]] makes a reference to ''[[wikipedia:Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones|Attack of the Clones]]'' from the ''[[wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'' franchise during his and Barry's confrontation with the army of DeVoes inside the latter's mind.
 
*DeVoe breaks the fourth wall by claiming that there will be no "defeating the big bad this year" to Barry, indirectly referring to his self-proclaimed superiority compared to the [[Eobard Thawne|Reverse-Flash]], [[Hunter Zolomon|Zoom]], and [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)#Savitar|Savitar]] in {{Ep|Therefore I Am}}.
*The title refers to the quote [[Iris West|Iris]] said to [[Barry Allen|Barry]] in {{Ep|Mixed Signals}}.
 
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**Ironically, this statement came true around the same time on {{S|Arrow}}, as [[Ricardo Diaz]], who'd been the main enemy [[Oliver Queen|Oliver]] had been dealing with in [[Season 6 (Arrow)|Season 6]], escaped justice and didn't take long to return in [[Season 7 (Arrow)|Season 7]], continuing to be a threat.
*When [[Marlize DeVoe|Marlize]] suggests to send Barry's mind into DeVoe's, [[Cisco Ramon|Cisco]] refers to the film [[wikipedia:Inception|''Inception'']] that is based on the similar concept.
 
 
*[[Nora West-Allen|Nora]] is revealed to be the one who coined the phrase "This house is bitchin'." from {{Ep|The Flash Reborn}} when walking into the [[West house]].
*This is the first non-[[Supergirl|''Supergirl'']] episode in the [[Arrowverse]] that [[Kara Danvers]] is mentioned outside of crossovers, as Barry mentions Kara as a possible ally they could contact.
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*This is the first non-{{S|Supergirl}} episode in the Arrowverse that [[Kara Danvers]] is mentioned outside of crossovers, as Barry mentions Kara as a possible ally they could contact.
*Marlize revealed that the reason behind the creation of the bus metas was so that DeVoe could absorb their powers, which would allow him to defeat Team Flash and any of their allies they could potentially call to their aid (though it is unknown if this is true or not), thus ensuring the success of the [[Enlightenment]].
 
 
*A cliffhanger that would have teased the [[Orlin Dwyer|villain]] for the next season was originally filmed for this episode. However, it was cut due to time constraints and the scene was used in the trailer for [[Season 5 (The Flash)|Season 5]].<ref>[http://ew.com/tv/2018/04/30/flash-mystery-girl-identity/ "The Flash boss promises Mystery Girl answers in finale" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
*This is the first time since {{Ep|Don't Run}}"​ that [[Clifford DeVoe|DeVoe]] appears as The Thinker's original form.
 
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*This marks the final appearance of [[Neil Sandilands]] as a series regular.
**He breaks the fourth wall by claiming there will be no defeating the big bad this year to Barry, indirectly referring to his self-proclaimed superiority compared to the [[Eobard Thawne|Reverse-Flash]], [[Hunter Zolomon|Zoom]] and [[Barry Allen#Savitar|Savitar]] in {{Ep|Therefore I Am}}.
 
*Another character, Thomas, is mentioned by [[Cecille Horton|Cecille]] when she is in empathy state near [[Caitlin Snow|Caitlin.]] In that state, Cecille speaks exactly as Killer Frost.
 
*Cisco notes [[Harrison Wells (Earth Two)|Harry]]'s condition is similar to Barry when he got out of the [[Speed Force]] by comparing their garble.
 
**Interestingly, his condition is stated to be "enlightened" by DeVoe in hologram form. Therefore, this makes Barry the first one to be in an "enlightened" state although his condition is due to his time in the Speed Force.
 
*When Barry builds up speed to use a supersonic punch as an attempt to destroy the S.T.A.R. Labs satellite hurtling toward Central City, Marlize stated the action could kill Barry.
 
**This action and surroundings are reversed at the last minute before Barry reaches the satellite. This is heavily implies that the timeline has been altered at the moment before he is joined by [[Nora|another speedster]] who helped him destroy the satellite.
 
**This is similar to the first time Barry used a supersonic punch, with Caitlin stating that if it's done wrong, Barry could shatter every bone in his body.<ref>"[[The Flash Is Born]]"</ref> Barry's suit was full of holes that showed his bare skin and some bruises, which implies that even with help, Barry may have just barely survived.
 
*This episode marks [[Neil Sandilands]]'s last appearance as a series regular as he will not return for [[Season 5 (The Flash)|season 5]].
 
*This is the first appearance of [[Wally West]] outside of [[DC's Legends of Tomorrow|''DC's Legends of Tomorrow'']] since {{Ep|Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1}}.
 
*Mystery Girl reveals herself as [[Nora Allen II|Nora]], Barry's daughter from the future.
 
**She is revealed to be the one who coined the phrase "This House is Bitchin'" in "[[The Flash Reborn]]" when walking into the [[West house]].
 
**Judging by the jacket and dual-colored lightning, she is the same speedster who helped Barry to destroy the last satellite.
 
**She is one of the two possible Noras that Barry mentioned when he was delusional/enlightened after getting out of the Speed Force, the other being his [[Nora Allen|mother]].
 
*A cliffhanger which would have teased the villain for the next season was originally filmed for this episode. However, it was cut due to time constraints.<ref name="EW"/><ref>[http://ew.com/tv/2018/04/30/flash-mystery-girl-identity/ "The Flash boss promises Mystery Girl answers in finale" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
 
   
 
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"Look. I love Inception as much as the next guy, but sending Barry into DeVoe's mind?"
Cisco Ramon on Marlize DeVoe's plan

"We Are The Flash" is the twenty-third and final episode of the fourth season of The Flash, and the ninety-second episode overall. It aired on May 22, 2018.

Synopsis

Gallery

Promotional images

Videos

Trivia

  • The episode's title refers to the quote Iris said to Barry in "Mixed Signals"​.
  • When Marlize suggests sending Barry's mind into DeVoe's, Cisco refers to the film Inception, which is based on a similar concept.
  • Ralph makes a reference to Attack of the Clones from the Star Wars franchise during his and Barry's confrontation with the army of DeVoes inside the latter's mind.
  • DeVoe breaks the fourth wall by claiming that there will be no "defeating the big bad this year" to Barry, indirectly referring to his self-proclaimed superiority compared to the Reverse-Flash, Zoom, and Savitar in "Therefore I Am"​.
    • Ironically, this statement came true around the same time on Arrow, as Ricardo Diaz, who'd been the main enemy Oliver had been dealing with in Season 6, escaped justice and didn't take long to return in Season 7, continuing to be a threat.
  • Nora is revealed to be the one who coined the phrase "This house is bitchin'." from "The Flash Reborn" when walking into the West house.
  • This is the first non-Supergirl episode in the Arrowverse that Kara Danvers is mentioned outside of crossovers, as Barry mentions Kara as a possible ally they could contact.
  • A cliffhanger that would have teased the villain for the next season was originally filmed for this episode. However, it was cut due to time constraints and the scene was used in the trailer for Season 5.[1]
  • This marks the final appearance of Neil Sandilands as a series regular.

References