Why is Patton so confident about the season ender?
Because of Reverse Flash, a.k.a Eobard Thawne (Tom Cavanagh).
I though it was great having the Reverse Flash be part of our season this year.
Jessica Parker Kennedy, Grant Gustin, and Candice Patton on ‘The Flash’.Credit: Jack Rowand/The CW
We kind of deal with that in a big way in the finale.
I just knew this was something the fans would love, says Patton.
Its an emotional one for sure.
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Inseason 1, episode 22, it was Firestorm, Green Arrow, and Flash that stopped Reverse Flash.
I think theres a cool thing we do involving everyone, so its bigger in that way.
But theres also this massive emotional component.
Its not just Barry and his issues against Thawne; its now Nora and her issues against Thawne.
Its very interesting the dynamic between Reverse Flash and Nora.
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So in the finale, theyve gone through quite a bit and their bonds have never been tighter.
Then you sort of see the repercussions of that.
Is that idea of How do you help your child when theyve made a mistake?
If they do that, they know that Thawne is going to get released from prison.
So thats the dilemma: What do we do?
Then you have to see how Team Flash responds.
Theres clearly a father-daughter dynamic between Nora and Thawne.
How does she handle having to fight Thawne?Its a tricky thing.
Shes been warned about this.
She witnessed evil Thawne in episode 508.
I think its been sort of swirling around her head.
Barry has that conversation with her about that even Thawne might be able to be redeemed.
So I think theres all these questions swirling around in her head.
When she ultimately feels betrayed, this guy taught her so much.
So yeah, theres a lot that shes dealing with.
I think she will, but he doesnt.
Should fans be prepared for the worst?Thats a difficult question to answer.
I think theres a lot of unexpected turns in the finale.
I dont think Cisco has ever fully felt comfortable as a superhero.
I think where he is most comfortable is when hes just using his brain.
So theres a big choice that he has in front of him.
Youll just have to see what he decides to do ultimately.
So, I think we hit all of those again in the finale.
I would just keep your ears open.
Is the setup big or small?I guess it depends on who is watching it.
If its my mother, its probably not as big as somebody that knows exactly what it is.
This is your last season finale as showrunner.
How do you feel about the finale?Its like when you graduate from high school or college.
[New showrunner Eric Wallace] is going to kill it.
It was a lot of fun.
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