Dear Kevin Smith, thank you for being so passionate about the superhero media. You seem like a cool dude, and if we ever meet, I'll buy ya a beer. Also, PLEASE write more Spider-man stories! "The Evil That Men Do" is one of my favorite superhero tales ever
Great show. I couldn't stop crying when i watched this episode. As soon as he called his mom, tears came. Both my parents have passed away and my mom was my best friend. What it would be to just hear her voice or have one more conversation.
Love how you talk about The Flash and can't wait to see Kevin direct. Part 1 of Earth-2 was incredible, Grant got to act his butt off and his chemistry with Candice finally took center stage again.
+sendtherain I couldn't have said it better. Iris was severely underused in first half of the season. She has a lot of potential and I would love to see her be utilized more often and appropriately. Hopefully Kevin can help out alot with his direction for episode 21. I also hope he captures the magic and chemistry of Barry/Iris in his direction
When Barry died in Crisis in the 80's that hit hard, and I gotta admit, Kevin, I cried along at those scenes as well. Great job, on Fat Man.. Thanks, for the hard work.
+ArtificiallyFlavord Since it's been garbage since season 2, its obvious that you haven't watched since. Its the most popular TV show at the moment, its not garbage
I think Zoom and the Jay we've seen are the result of the real Jay Garricks attempts to become faster. The result caused two other versions to split off from him, one without power and the other raw Speed Force. Neither one is complete, hence Jays cell damage and Zooms need for extra Speed Force.
1 of the best theories I have come across so far! only hole I see is that Harry remembers jay not being powerful enough to defeat zoom! implies that zoom & a full powder jay have coexisted
Maybe the second Jay had power initially and it faded. Or perhaps he was relying entirely on the Velocity formula at that point. What I can't account for is why Zooms suit looks like a demonic version of Barry's. There's got to be a reason for him to have chosen that.
I have been asking the same question since zoom & jay came on the scene!! We know Harry helped create him so he is from earth 2, so why match Barry & not jay?? I really hope it's explained & not brushed over!!!
I'm surprised you guys didn't mention Supergirl appearing in the tunnel or vortex or whatever you want to call it, while they were traveling to Earth 2.
I fucking love you, Kevin. This show means so much to you and hits you in such a profound way and I respect your enthusiasm for it so much. I think it's about getting older. The things that matter to us at different stages of our lives. That moment when Barry is allowed a chance to hear and speak to his mother is so beautiful and heartbreaking and poignant. And ten years ago it might've just glossed over for me. But when mortality finally clicks in our minds and we recognize that there's going to come a day when our moms aren't there...and the feeling that we want to make sure we say everything we need to before they go. That scene was so powerful. I can't wait to see what you bring to the table with your episode. You're going to be spoiled rotten with that writing team and that cast and those characters, paying it back for all the joy and emotional connection their work's given you. I'm totally hugging you through the screen, rolling tears fatter than blunts, man. This show is beautiful. Your episode's gonna rock.
@KevinSmith It is completely understandable why you cried during these scenes... Your a father and a decent human being despite your beautiful potty mouth and foul mind you deep down inside kevin have a good soul. As a man who lost his mother tragically with little clues as to what happened that night this episode broke me hard... I'd give up alot to have that phone call with my mom too... kudos kev for bearing your soul to the masses... keep doing what your doing. Much love.
What I really liked about this episode is you can tell the actors had so much fun doing this episode. Because they were all playing different characters but also the same characters
I really like Marc, he seems like a nice guy. I rarely cry when I watch tv/movies but I cry watching the Flash. The show is just so damn good, the writing, the affects, the villain cameos and the acting are all great and I'm so excited for each episode.
+Justice Suks Unfortunately, I have to agree with you, man. But there _were_ gems in part 2, namely with some of the humor. I also enjoyed the fact that Earth-2 Barry was _ACTUALLY SMART_: Earth-1 Barry has some surprisingly dense moments for being a forensic scientist.
+Justice Suks You saw the ending coming like anyone else, a few seconds before it happened when he puts in front of the damn portal. I personally liked the second more, everyone was awful as villains(besides Zoom) on both Earths, and the whole Earth 2 Joe death and Iris reaction was godawful..the mother scene was nice though.
I'm not a fan of reaction videos, but Kevin's reaction is so genuine, made me tear up again for that phone scene (and props to not show any of the actual video). Respect, and more of this please! Also, I just saved a baby kitten from murder.
Kevin I swear, if you live stream while you watch Flash for the rest of the season, I will fucking eat my hand or something. Please live stream. It would be so neat to watch Flash with you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Kevin, I have to admit I got a bit misty eyed at the end of the 2nd season of Young Justice (watch it if you haven't.....one of the best animated shows ever).
I love how much The Flash resembles Spider-Man. Everything from the science, and relationships and life outside of the mask is so reminiscent of Peter Parker's struggles. Love how the show has great comedy and a ton of heart too. Add the crazy number of villains and supporting characters taken straight from the comics, and it's a fantastic show. Can't wait to see how this season moves forward.
I'm really excited to watch season 2 of Flash. I watched an episode on a whim and I was hooked. I loved the feel, that it wasn't Arrow or Shield, it was a comic book come to life and I couldn't stop watching. I'm excited to see Season 2 based on your reviews. Keep a good think going!
I feel you Kevin. At least one of these shows (Flash, Arrow, Supergirl and Legends of Tomarow) makes me cry every week. And I didn't even cry watching Hardball.
Ah, Boy Wonderz, great Sons and Father's, both! I thought that Earth-2 reminded me of Opal City from STARMAN--the mural at CCPD had a Harris/von Grawbadger feel... And Kev; I had tear-trails a-goin, too--my Mom passed last April, so I got pummeled with the Season 1 finale that May and, just like you, felt my heart clench when E-2 Iris said, "Your Mother called."... These kids keep knockin' it outta th' park! And I know you've seen the BIG reveal from Tuesday (2/23) night's episode! MIND. BLOWN.
Love this show. Kevin you've really made me appreciate The Flash more. I've always loved Geoff Johns run on Flash and GL. Thanks for being open Smith you're the man.
I cannot believe how many times you said here right now watch me cry to flash and then another 3 mins of rambleling went on good lord I only want to see you cry...... BTW huge fan love your work Kevin lol
I took your advice and chafed myself to your video. Not sure what I was suppose to get out of it, though. I guess I can say that "I feel your pain" now. Excellent show dude, love you man.
+Brandon Testa I hear is supposed to air in May, so it would be one of the three final episodes of the season... Since it's probably not the finale, it could be airing in May 3rd or 10th.
I was wondering because you guys have done commentary's for the Batman films of the 90s and some of the animated movies, are you planning on doing commentary's for the Nolan movies?
The Flash hits the feel buttons more than a Street Fighter noob. However, I was laughing so hard at the sound effects Kevin was making anytime it would get emotional. I mean that was almost as if not more entertaining to watch.
OMG!!!! I absolutely love fatman on batman...Kevin Smith, you're awesome as always. Didn't really know who Marc was before this show. You both should do recaps of The Flash weekly or even biweekly. I think every "Fatman-ian" & "Bernard-ian" would love your opinions and thoughts all over our face, neck, and chests...spew out your knowledge and share with your fans
It's a shame this show isn't updated the same day for the podcasts. I've been real thrown off keeping up on here and the podcasts now that they overlap.
Fucking loved both episode parts for Earth 2!!! Even though the end of part 2 was a little weak, but considering it's a CW show it's not surprising hahaha! Shit was so great, and the part where he's talkin to his mom had me!!!
i would watch you watching The Flash every week! i'd even wait to watch it until your "reaction" video was up and then watch them both simultanouesly aaaand kinda watch it with Kevin Smith together.... that be kinda cool!
Dude me and you watching that episode was on the same wave length I was a big mess watching it, but i fucking love that show and it's good to see I was alone.
audio jaws reference and your jaws display in the background was mildly interesting. Anyway keep making the vids the're great. *First name same fist bump*
Greasing the Bat-pole. It felt like you forgot that one. Lol. I understand the crying. I was right there with you. I have to say, actually I don't but will anyway, that what really got me was the phone and the call. My mom passed away back in '07 and I didn't really get to say goodbye. Maybe I was empathizing a little too hard, I don't know. I had to stop the show for a bit, it was so affecting. I have to say Mr. Berlanti is putting in Maximum Effort.
awesome i got here from kevin smith reacts to sadfleck.
Joseph Lister SAAAME
I thought that was real until I read the description
I could watch a show of just Kevin Smith bawling over good movies and tv shows every week, haha.
Dear Kevin Smith, thank you for being so passionate about the superhero media. You seem like a cool dude, and if we ever meet, I'll buy ya a beer.
Also, PLEASE write more Spider-man stories! "The Evil That Men Do" is one of my favorite superhero tales ever
Write more comics in general, your very good
its 5am, im 22 years old and im lying here in bed tearing up over a grown man cry. that's the flash for ya
+The VGC Really? Him whimpering had me cracking up the whole time lol
It's 6am, I'm also 22... Cool lol
I'm also 22 and it's 5 am. Only difference i'm not gay.
"mnuuuuhhh" - Kevin Smith
the sad thing is, I would definitely watch Kevin smith watch the flash.
+nictro Live stream, watch it with him would be kinda cool. I wish Netflix had the ability to have viewing parties built in.
+nictro
"Fatman watch Fastest Man... while high"
Creepy.
Great show. I couldn't stop crying when i watched this episode. As soon as he called his mom, tears came. Both my parents have passed away and my mom was my best friend. What it would be to just hear her voice or have one more conversation.
Love how you talk about The Flash and can't wait to see Kevin direct. Part 1 of Earth-2 was incredible, Grant got to act his butt off and his chemistry with Candice finally took center stage again.
+sendtherain I couldn't have said it better. Iris was severely underused in first half of the season. She has a lot of potential and I would love to see her be utilized more often and appropriately. Hopefully Kevin can help out alot with his direction for episode 21. I also hope he captures the magic and chemistry of Barry/Iris in his direction
When Barry died in Crisis in the 80's that hit hard, and I gotta admit, Kevin, I cried along at those scenes as well. Great job, on Fat Man.. Thanks, for the hard work.
So glad you are getting to direct an episode. Always best when things like this are made by real fans.
that two parter was so fucking good, flash is easily the best thing on TV (for me at least).
+AshesAriseTW If it wasnt a Walking Dead month I would agree with you. But it is an excellent show all around.
+ArtificiallyFlavord Since it's been garbage since season 2, its obvious that you haven't watched since. Its the most popular TV show at the moment, its not garbage
AT EXACTLY 24:03 IT HITS YOU SO HARD. I am laughing my ass off at work right now, damn you. For real though, I choked up myself.
I think Zoom and the Jay we've seen are the result of the real Jay Garricks attempts to become faster. The result caused two other versions to split off from him, one without power and the other raw Speed Force. Neither one is complete, hence Jays cell damage and Zooms need for extra Speed Force.
This could work
+Hellfreezer Can you become a writer for this show?? Awesome theory!!
1 of the best theories I have come across so far! only hole I see is that Harry remembers jay not being powerful enough to defeat zoom! implies that zoom & a full powder jay have coexisted
Maybe the second Jay had power initially and it faded. Or perhaps he was relying entirely on the Velocity formula at that point. What I can't account for is why Zooms suit looks like a demonic version of Barry's. There's got to be a reason for him to have chosen that.
I have been asking the same question since zoom & jay came on the scene!! We know Harry helped create him so he is from earth 2, so why match Barry & not jay?? I really hope it's explained & not brushed over!!!
I'm surprised you guys didn't mention Supergirl appearing in the tunnel or vortex or whatever you want to call it, while they were traveling to Earth 2.
Man, I teared I at the phone call with Barry's mother but I gotta say, I haven't cried such manly tears as you Kev.
I fucking love you, Kevin. This show means so much to you and hits you in such a profound way and I respect your enthusiasm for it so much.
I think it's about getting older. The things that matter to us at different stages of our lives. That moment when Barry is allowed a chance to hear and speak to his mother is so beautiful and heartbreaking and poignant. And ten years ago it might've just glossed over for me.
But when mortality finally clicks in our minds and we recognize that there's going to come a day when our moms aren't there...and the feeling that we want to make sure we say everything we need to before they go. That scene was so powerful.
I can't wait to see what you bring to the table with your episode. You're going to be spoiled rotten with that writing team and that cast and those characters, paying it back for all the joy and emotional connection their work's given you.
I'm totally hugging you through the screen, rolling tears fatter than blunts, man. This show is beautiful. Your episode's gonna rock.
The "Sit, Barry, sit" joke was awesome) It's the little remarks like this that make this show great!
@KevinSmith It is completely understandable why you cried during these scenes... Your a father and a decent human being despite your beautiful potty mouth and foul mind you deep down inside kevin have a good soul. As a man who lost his mother tragically with little clues as to what happened that night this episode broke me hard... I'd give up alot to have that phone call with my mom too... kudos kev for bearing your soul to the masses... keep doing what your doing. Much love.
You know what would be awesome? An "End Of Watch"-type movie with Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. That would be badass!
Minute 24, when he realizes the implication of Barrys mom being alive on earth 2... had me crying just seeing his reaction...
What I really liked about this episode is you can tell the actors had so much fun doing this episode. Because they were all playing different characters but also the same characters
I really like Marc, he seems like a nice guy. I rarely cry when I watch tv/movies but I cry watching the Flash. The show is just so damn good, the writing, the affects, the villain cameos and the acting are all great and I'm so excited for each episode.
Part one was f-ing awesome, part 2 was weak and i saw that ending coming a mile away.
Ray Charles saw that shit comming haha
It's true it was telegraphed as fuck lol
+Justice Suks I want to know who the knocking dude was.
+Justice Suks Unfortunately, I have to agree with you, man. But there _were_ gems in part 2, namely with some of the humor. I also enjoyed the fact that Earth-2 Barry was _ACTUALLY SMART_: Earth-1 Barry has some surprisingly dense moments for being a forensic scientist.
+Justice Suks You saw the ending coming like anyone else, a few seconds before it happened when he puts in front of the damn portal. I personally liked the second more, everyone was awful as villains(besides Zoom) on both Earths, and the whole Earth 2 Joe death and Iris reaction was godawful..the mother scene was nice though.
Kevin Smith crying = Me crying. Great review, guys! & Wonderful reaction, Kevin. Please, do more!!!
I'm not a fan of reaction videos, but Kevin's reaction is so genuine, made me tear up again for that phone scene (and props to not show any of the actual video). Respect, and more of this please! Also, I just saved a baby kitten from murder.
We officially demand that you guys swap outfits for an Earth 2 episode.
Ah my first Fob fix for the week!
I feel you dude! My new addiction right here
This is one of the funniest episodes (save for the crying vid) but I was also in happy tears over laughing so hard!! Love Kev and Marc
Kevin I swear, if you live stream while you watch Flash for the rest of the season, I will fucking eat my hand or something. Please live stream. It would be so neat to watch Flash with you. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That level of passion for this stuff is why Kevin is so easy to relate to. One of us! One of us!!
Kevin, I have to admit I got a bit misty eyed at the end of the 2nd season of Young Justice (watch it if you haven't.....one of the best animated shows ever).
I love how much The Flash resembles Spider-Man. Everything from the science, and relationships and life outside of the mask is so reminiscent of Peter Parker's struggles. Love how the show has great comedy and a ton of heart too. Add the crazy number of villains and supporting characters taken straight from the comics, and it's a fantastic show. Can't wait to see how this season moves forward.
Watching Kevin cry when he is usually so happy really throws me off my wake n bake
I'm really excited to watch season 2 of Flash. I watched an episode on a whim and I was hooked. I loved the feel, that it wasn't Arrow or Shield, it was a comic book come to life and I couldn't stop watching. I'm excited to see Season 2 based on your reviews. Keep a good think going!
Guys, I love your damn channel. I listen to it while working all the time!
I can watch Kevin Smith watch TV every week. It was great.
I had the same reaction at the phone call... Instant tears
Smith's reaction flips between really emotional and really baked. Its great.
I have watched the episode 4 times and I still cried watching kevin cry.
When I was watching Welcome to Earth-2, the main thought going through my head was "Kevin Smith must be bawling his eyes out right now."
I feel you Kevin. At least one of these shows (Flash, Arrow, Supergirl and Legends of Tomarow) makes me cry every week. And I didn't even cry watching Hardball.
Ah, Boy Wonderz, great Sons and Father's, both!
I thought that Earth-2 reminded me of Opal City from STARMAN--the mural at CCPD had a Harris/von Grawbadger feel...
And Kev; I had tear-trails a-goin, too--my Mom passed last April, so I got pummeled with the Season 1 finale that May and, just like you, felt my heart clench when E-2 Iris said, "Your Mother called."... These kids keep knockin' it outta th' park!
And I know you've seen the BIG reveal from Tuesday (2/23) night's episode! MIND. BLOWN.
@27:47 *_"All the feels"_* -- damn right, Kev: every last fucked up, beautiful one of 'em.
Love this show. Kevin you've really made me appreciate The Flash more. I've always loved Geoff Johns run on Flash and GL. Thanks for being open Smith you're the man.
omg when I seen Kevin crying I started to cry I feel what you where feeling Kevin I did the same thing on that episode
I love getting the notification for these
I cannot believe how many times you said here right now watch me cry to flash and then another 3 mins of rambleling went on good lord I only want to see you cry...... BTW huge fan love your work Kevin lol
@23:21 - c'mon Barry! Even on Earth2 ... If it's got a slit..
(smodcast reference)
When she said your mom called. that was the best reaction ever
Damn kev, that's really powerful that this show pulls so much emotion from you.
Real man tears for that phone call 😭😭😭
hahaaa.... love it! let it out, kevin. let it out. big fan of the flash and your podcast. you and marc are the best!
I've been waiting for this for centuries.
I'm just glad there isn't a camera filming me right now while I cry watching Kevin cry.
I took your advice and chafed myself to your video. Not sure what I was suppose to get out of it, though. I guess I can say that "I feel your pain" now. Excellent show dude, love you man.
I couldn't even get it hard. What a waste of time.
Love you guys!
Kevin. That's awesome that your directing an episode. Is it for Season 2 or starting 3???
season2
+Brandon Testa I'm sure its this season, they dont shoot that far ahead usually.
+Brandon Testa I hear is supposed to air in May, so it would be one of the three final episodes of the season... Since it's probably not the finale, it could be airing in May 3rd or 10th.
+Jonas Bernardes Silveira The Flash comes back March 22. ;-; Btw, are you brazilian?
His reaction at 24:02 - priceless - LOL!
TIL I watch the flash in exactly the same conditions, time and mood as Kevin Smith.... Today was a good day!
Is watching Kevin Smith cry the start to becoming a serial killer?
i wish all the FOB shows were about an hour long. love marc and and kevin doing this.
i feel so cold harted i didn't shed a single tear whatching the episode but still got the feels
I love how he ends the video just saying "All the feels"
I was wondering because you guys have done commentary's for the Batman films of the 90s and some of the animated movies, are you planning on doing commentary's for the Nolan movies?
Love when Marc said "I wear the Jersey"
Good god, how long do you need to set the clip up^^
The Flash hits the feel buttons more than a Street Fighter noob. However, I was laughing so hard at the sound effects Kevin was making anytime it would get emotional. I mean that was almost as if not more entertaining to watch.
OMG!!!! I absolutely love fatman on batman...Kevin Smith, you're awesome as always. Didn't really know who Marc was before this show. You both should do recaps of The Flash weekly or even biweekly. I think every "Fatman-ian" & "Bernard-ian" would love your opinions and thoughts all over our face, neck, and chests...spew out your knowledge and share with your fans
Ughh...it just sounds gross when u say it.
+Von Yeah, kinda the point. They're both so awesome...that's all I'm saying
I just want to give props to the music writer because those scenes wouldn't be half as sad as they are if it wasn't for the music behind them
You were campaigning to direct an episode hard here. Glad it worked.
I love how he was already crying before anything really happened. I love Kevin Smith.
Kevin Smiths accent is awesome. The way he pronounces corps as coor is hilarious
That's the way it's pronounced. Well ... like core.
It's a shame this show isn't updated the same day for the podcasts. I've been real thrown off keeping up on here and the podcasts now that they overlap.
It's really thrown me off. I don't know how you feel but I do miss the interviews a lot love the podcast in its older iteration.
Should definitely do a dedicated weekly tv review of all things super related.
Jesse Martin was also in a episode of the X-files, directed by David Duchovny
Loved the look of earth 2. Awesome episode..
The art deco look is a big tip of the hat to the 90's Flash series
Kevin's goat noises during the flash 😂priceless
I'm not sure how I started crying watching this. Dam it Kevin Smith stop it! I love this show XD
Fucking loved both episode parts for Earth 2!!! Even though the end of part 2 was a little weak, but considering it's a CW show it's not surprising hahaha! Shit was so great, and the part where he's talkin to his mom had me!!!
Guy Gardner is perfect for space cop show. Hal is a superhero, Stewart is a soldier, Guy is a cop
My day just became complete
Kevin Smith's Cry Hard 2: Cry Harder
What if Jay Garrick is Zoom?
+MotaShotta Pretty sure he`s not....
Jay garrics doppelganger some how or when he lost his speed maybe that somehow morphed into zoom
Barry's "real" dad is probably Zoom, who knows 🤔
+T.O.N.E. ^
Jay isn't Jay, for me is the Reverse of Jay Garrick, he is the only one die and the man in the mask is the true Jay.
fat man on batman nearly at 100k subscribers. Yiewww!!
i would watch you watching The Flash every week! i'd even wait to watch it until your "reaction" video was up and then watch them both simultanouesly aaaand kinda watch it with Kevin Smith together.... that be kinda cool!
Jay and Silently Crying Bob..I admit that 'Mom phone call' made me choke up
Actual crying starts at 21:17
The love you have for Flash is the love I now have for GOTHAM! Give it another try!!!
such a great episode
Dude me and you watching that episode was on the same wave length I was a big mess watching it, but i fucking love that show and it's good to see I was alone.
audio jaws reference and your jaws display in the background was mildly interesting. Anyway keep making the vids the're great. *First name same fist bump*
Marc is my spirit animal!!
That's the best. Emotional and brave.
Another great vid!
Greasing the Bat-pole. It felt like you forgot that one. Lol. I understand the crying. I was right there with you. I have to say, actually I don't but will anyway, that what really got me was the phone and the call. My mom passed away back in '07 and I didn't really get to say goodbye. Maybe I was empathizing a little too hard, I don't know. I had to stop the show for a bit, it was so affecting. I have to say Mr. Berlanti is putting in Maximum Effort.
Kevin... Again? I can´t stand this... please don´t cry...
The Flash is so awesome...
Kevin Smith is my spirit animal.
it is such a great show! Kevin you are my hero
what episode of the flash was he watching?