The Flash: Every character ranked from worst to best

The Flash -- "Legacy" -- Image Number: FLA522c_0018b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jessica Parker Kennedy as XS, Grant Gustin as The Flash and Candice Patton as Iris West - Allen -- Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved
The Flash -- "Legacy" -- Image Number: FLA522c_0018b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Jessica Parker Kennedy as XS, Grant Gustin as The Flash and Candice Patton as Iris West - Allen -- Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW -- © 2019 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved /
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The Flash, Eddie Thawne
The Flash — “Into the Speed Force” — FLA316c_0097b.jpg — Pictured: Rick Cosnett as Detective Eddie Thawne — Photo: Robert Falconer/The CW — © 2017 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved. /

12. Eddie Thawne

Eddie Thawne’s character arc in The Flash season 1 is a thing of beauty. He’s the attractive, confident detective that fans could have easily taken a disliking to. He had charm, swagger and had the affection of Iris West, making him the obstacle in the long-awaited West-Allen romance. And yet, he was so kind-hearted, so loving, and cared so deeply for Iris that it was impossible to dislike him.

His fear of losing Iris and amounting to nothing drove him forward to make the ultimate sacrifice when he shot himself so that his descendent, the Reverse-Flash, would never be born. He died a hero, knowing that his loved ones would be safe and that we would all never forget him.

Eight years later, The Flash finally followed in the footsteps of the fan-theories and brought Eddie back as Cobalt Blue, the avatar of the Negative Speed Force who sought to destroy Barry Allen for “stealing” his happy life with Iris. He ultimately chose to destroy the crystal fuelling his hatred but remained the avatar, ensuring that there would be peace between the two forces going forward.

The rushed conclusion didn’t exactly give fans the payoff they wanted, but it wasn’t enough to take away from Rick Cosnett’s incredibly committed and enjoyable performance as Eddie.