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4 most annoying characters from The Flash, ranked

By Stefani Munro

The Flash -- “The Mask of the Red Death, Part Two Image” -- Number: FLA905b_ 0144r -- Pictured: Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash -- Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW -- © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The Flash -- “The Mask of the Red Death, Part Two Image” -- Number: FLA905b_ 0144r -- Pictured: Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash -- Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW -- © 2023 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /
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5 most annoying characters from The Flash, ranked
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2. Sherloque Wells (portrayed by Tom Cavanagh)

Sherloque Wells, an incarnation of the Harrison Wells character from Earth-221, arrived in The Flash TV series as a detective extraordinaire with an analytical mind. Despite the show’s history of intriguing Wells characters, Sherloque’s flamboyant accent and behavior grated on viewers, earning him the third spot in our Flash character annoyance list. Here’s why he made the cut:

Sherloque exuded excessive confidence and assertiveness, constantly showcasing his intelligence to outsmart others, which often came off as arrogant.

Central to his arc was the relentless pursuit of Nora West-Allen’s time-travel motives. Yet, this storyline looped repetitively, testing the viewer’s patience as his deductions led nowhere or unraveled sluggishly.

His intrusive behavior, meddling in the personal lives of other characters without consent, rubbed many viewers the wrong way, feeling invasive and bothersome.

Sherloque’s attempts at humor felt forced and overplayed, a classic case of comic relief gone awry. Although Sherloque Wells brought a detective flair to the series, his exaggerated demeanor and repetitive traits hindered the enjoyment of the season which secured his spot on our list as the third most annoying character in The Flash TV series.

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