The twist is particularly surprising given Jay’s iconic status in the DC universe, but Kreisberg says that fan expectations helped conceal their master plan for Zoom. A love interest to the heartbroken Caitlin. Jay had been watching them and knew that so he was able to masterfully step into the role each of them needed. “For Barry and the others, as much as they were stung by Wells/Thawne’s betrayal, he had been their mentor and friend and they all felt that vacuum when he was gone. “For us, it could only happen because of what happened last season,” Kreisberg explains. Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh) in order to gain the trust of Barry Allen ( Grant Gustin), executive producer Andrew Kreisberg tells Variety that the parallel is entirely by design. The character has been adapted in various media incarnations, having been portrayed in live-action by Tom Cavanagh and Matt Letscher in The CW's Arrowverse franchise (most notably in the live-action television series The Flash).While fans may be forgiven for thinking that the Zoom storyline seems eerily reminiscent of last season’s twist, which revealed that the Reverse Flash, Eobard Thawne (Matt Letscher), had assumed the identity of scientist Dr. He has been established as one of the fastest speedsters in the DC Universe. Fueled by jealousy and hatred, Thawne uses his ability to travel through time in his obsessive quest to torment and ruin the Flash's life.

He managed to recreate the accident that gave the Flash super-speed, but was driven insane upon learning that he was destined to become his idol's greatest enemy–the Reverse-Flash.

In his comic book appearances, Professor Eobard Thawne is depicted as a scientist from the 25th century who originally idolized the Flash.

Cellular regeneration and accelerated healing.

Superhuman speed to travel faster than light.

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