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The Flash · Season 2

The Flash season 2 episode 1: The Man Who Saved Central City

Aired 6 October 201541 minRated TV-PG

6.8TMDB · 61 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Flash Season 2 in Australia

The Flash season 2 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription), and free on 9Now. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99, Fetch TV from $29.99 and Prime Video Store from $29.99.

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What happens in “The Man Who Saved Central City”

Picking up months after the Singularity attacked Central City, Barry is still struggling to forgive himself for Eddie’s death. Concerned about putting his friends in danger, Barry has pushed everyone away and has chosen to protect the city on his own. When a meta-human named Atom Smasher attacks the city, Iris tells Barry that he needs to let his friends help him protect the citizens of Central City. Meanwhile, Cisco helps Joe with his Meta Task Force.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 2.
  • It runs about 41 minutes.
  • Directed by Ralph Hemecker, written by Andrew Kreisberg, Gabrielle Stanton and Greg Berlanti.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 (61 votes).

The Flash trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

The Flash trailerPlay video: The Flash trailer

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Ralph Hemecker
Writers
Andrew KreisbergGabrielle StantonGreg Berlanti
Guest stars
Rick Cosnett as Eddie ThawneWentworth Miller as Leonard Snart / Captain ColdDominic Purcell as Mick Rory / Heat WaveAdam Copeland as Al Rothstein / Atom-SmasherIsabella Hofmann as Clarissa SteinLogan Williams as Young Barry AllenRobbie Amell as Ronnie Raymond / FirestormAaron Craven as Attorney

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Flash Season 2

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Every episode of Season 2The Flash episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.