History AndTheFandomRejoiced / TheFlash2014

* For the most part Diggle's participation in "Think Fast" was well received, even if Diggle's popularity decreased a bit.

This show has had a rejoicing moment almost every episode, impressively enough. Hell, critics and casual viewers alike tend to consider this show even ''better'' than [[Series/{{Arrow}} the show from which it was spun off]] -- in its first season, no less.

* [[TheBusCameBack Accelerated Man returns]] in "Therefore She Is". [[https://www.instagram.com/p/BhzysDZHVDa/?taken-by=robgreenlea]]

* After Season 3 ended with many fans worried that the Film/DCExtendedUniverse had once again forced an Arrowverse character off the board, Season 4 wastes no time assuring us that Barry actually is back, and isn't going anywhere.

* The beloved Neil Sandilands would return as [=DeVoe=] [[https://twitter.com/yvrshoots/status/984568364239499264 at the season finale]].

* The news that Iris would be [[http://tvline.com/2018/02/22/flash-season-4-episode-16-iris-speedster-suit-candice-patton/ temporarily be suiting up]] - in an episode that seems to pay homage to Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman as well as the fact that Iris had a speedsuit in the comics - was met with near-universal excitement.

* The news that Iris would be temporarily be suiting up - in an episode that seems to pay homage to Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman as well as the fact that Iris had a speedsuit in the comics - was met with near-universal excitement.

* After Season 3 ended with many fans worried that the Film/DCExtendedUniverse had once again forced an Arrowverse character off the board, Season 4 wastes no time assuring us that Barry actually is back, and isn't going anywhere.

* For those worried that Firestorm - traditionally a FusionDance-formed individual - would be just Ronnie Raymond in this incarnation, this seems to have been allayed, as it's been revealed that two other characters who have been the other half of Firestorm will be appearing: Dr Martin Stein, portrayed by Victor Garber; and Jason Rusch, portrayed by Luc Roderique. Hopes that we're getting a ''truly'' faithful incarnation of the character have gone ''way'' up. And the payoff. Ronnie and Professor Stein fusing intentionally and completing Firestorm, complete with Stein's voice in Ronnie's head, telling him what to do, was met with plenty of excitement.

* Season 4 also announced a new addition to the semi-regular cast: None other than ElongatedMan ''himself''! Played by Hartley Sawyer.

* [[{{SuperCouple}} Barry and Iris]] are getting married in the crossover of Season 4. Which is called '''Crisis on Earth-X'''. Needless to say, the fandom lost their minds.

* Season 4 also announced a new addition to the semi-regular cast: None other than ElongatedMan ''himself''! Played by Hartley Sawyer.

* In season 4, it is revealed that Gypsy's father Breacher will appear. Who will play him? '''Creator/DannyTrejo'''!

* "Infantino Street" shows King Shark and name drops Grodd's name on a holding cell. Another holding cell also name drops '''CHEETAH'''! Seems there's a [[ComicBook/WonderWoman Diana]] on this Earth as well.

* Sometime between now and 2024 (hopefully sooner), Barry will get the iconic gold-and-red suit.

* The Flash is going to fight three members of the Rogues, consisting of a notorious [[Series/PrisonBreak Prison]] [[Creator/WentworthMiller Breaker]], [[Series/SpartacusBloodAndSand a gladiator]] and [[Franchise/StarWars a Je]][[Creator/MarkHamill di]]/[[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker The Joker]]? Awesome. Bonus points for fighting Captain Cold near Christmas.

** Indeed, it was quickly announced that a crossover between ''all four'' Franchise/{{Arrowverse}} shows would be happening in December 2016.

* "Invincible" gives us the appearance of Earth-2 Laurel Lance with an [[MakeMeWannaShout actual screaming superpower]]. The rejoicing is because it serves as an AuthorsSavingThrow not only for the unpopular decision to kill-off Laurel late into ''Arrow'' Season 4, but for all the alleged character mishandling/mistreatment that she's been getting since the ''Arrow'' Season before it to be sort-of rectified with her appearance. As the doppelganger has traits that is more in-line with the comics ComicBook/BlackCanary, a proper iteration of the character maybe coming to the Franchise/{{Arrowverse}} soon.

** In "Abra Kadabra", Kadabra mentions Thawne, Savitar, and Zoom in his final monologue, but he also mentions one name we ''don't'' recognize: [=DeVoe=]. As in ''Clifford'' [=DeVoe=], the Thinker. Could this be our fourth-season, non-speedster villain?

* The announcement in March that the BigBad for Season Four would ''not'' be an evil speedster, main fans very happy since are the evil speedsters Post-Season One have made the show feel stagnant.

** In "Abra Kadabra", Kadabra mentions Thawne, Savitar, and Zoom in his final monologue, but he also mentions one name we ''don't'' recognize: [=DeVoe=]. As in ''Clifton'' [=DeVoe=], the Thinker. Could this be our fourth-season, non-speedster villain?

* The announcement in March that the BigBad for Season Four would ''not'' be an evil speedster, main fans very happy since are the evil speedsters Post-Season One have made the show feel stagnant.

* Interviews prior to Season 3 had the writers teasing Grodd returning as a major player, only to get shunted aside with the Savitar and Alchemy announcements later. And then, one of the "future articles" Team Flash reads in 3x10 is about a Gorilla invasion...

* The third Mid-season finale trailer shows Jay teaming up with Barry.

** Then there's the fact the freaking ''[[Series/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold MUSIC MEISTER]]'' is set to be the villain of the crossover. Even better, Darren Criss has been cast to play as him. Glee fans, rejoice! They're singing together on TV again!

** Then there's the fact the freaking [[Series/BatmanTheBraveAndTheBold ''MUSIC MEISTER'']] is set to be the villain of the crossover. Even better, Darren Criss has been cast to play as him. Glee fans, rejoice! They're singing together on TV again!

* Set photos show that the Earth-3 version of the Trickster looks almost identical to a pallet-swapped [[ComicBook/TheJoker Joker]], meaning that fans will finally get to see Creator/MarkHamill play his iconic role in live action.

** Cemented by TheStinger of "Flashpoint", where Earth-1 Clariss is beckoned into getting his act together by ''somebody'' carving the word ALCHEMY on a ''mirror''.

* In August 2016 it was revealed that in the back-half of the 2016-2017 season, this show and ''Series/Supergirl2015'' would ''finally'' have the long-awaited MusicalEpisode, as a two-part crossover between the two shows (presumably to air on consecutive nights). For the cross section of {{Series/Glee}}/DC fans, this is something years in the making.