The Flash season 5 'Nora' review: Barry and daughter pull a Captain Sully together

Joined by his daughter from the future, Flash aka Barry Allen embarks on a jam-packed adventure in the CW show's season 5 episode 1, aptly titled 'Nora'.

Yep, that's right. The premiere episode of 'The Flash' season 5 begins with an appearance by Barry Allen's adult daughter, Nora West-Allen, from the future. If this piece of information shocks you, we suggest you first get updated with our 'The Flash' season 5 spoiler stories and then continue with the review of the explosive episode 1, aptly titled 'Nora'. 

Joined by his daughter from the future, Flash aka Barry Allen embarks on a jam-packed adventure for the CW show's premiere. During these 40-minutes, not only do fans get a glimpse of the West-Allen family dynamics (and a little bit of their future as parents), but also the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" arc from the year 2024 is explored finally, in great details.    

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