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Iris West-Allen
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    Iris Ann West-Allen (

    née West), is a fictional character in The CW's Arrowverse franchise, first introduced in the 2014 pilot episode of television series The Flash. The character is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Candice Patton portrayed Iris West-Allen.[1]

    In the series, Iris is initially a

    S.T.A.R. Labs
    , eventually falling in love with him. In the first three seasons, she has the role of only the love interest for the protagonist, but in later seasons she upgraded her role.

    Patton appeared as Iris West-Allen in crossovers on the television series Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and Batwoman, all set within the Arrowverse. The character has also appeared in a digital comic book series and tie-ins.

    Concept and creation

    The Flash,[2] first appearing in Showcase #4 on October 4, 1956.[3] On television, she has appeared in various adaptations in other media; the character has been portrayed by Paula Marshall in the 1990 CBS television series as a guest star,[4] in animation she appears in Young Justice voiced by Nicole Dubuc. She has also appeared in the animated film Justice League: The New Frontier voiced by Vicki Lewis,[5] next in the animated film Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox voiced by Jennifer Hale,[6] and the animated film Justice Society: World War II, voiced by Ashleigh LaThrop.[7] She has appeared in the live-action film, in the DC Extended Universe's Zack Snyder's Justice League, portrayed by Kiersey Clemons,[8] who was also supposed to appear in Justice League, but her scenes were cut.[9]

    Characterization

    Run, Iris, Run, where the character gets Flash's powers, Patton said that "It's a complete role reversal [...] And the team trusting in her and her stepping out from behind the console and being a leader in a different way.", with executive producer Helbing adding that "[She's] using everything she's learned, plus Barry's expertise. But we really wanted to have this dynamic when they flop places where she really gets to know what it's like for Barry when he goes out there, and Barry gets to know what it's like for her". Patton, after watching Wonder Woman, appreciated the decision of giving powers to Iris even further.[20] For her wedding scene on the crossover event, Crisis on Earth-X, she picked her wedding dress on her own.[21] For season 5, when asked about its themes, she responded by saying that it is about legacy and family, especially due to the presence of Jessica Parker Kennedy's character, Nora West-Allen / XS.[22] When asked about the CC Citizen, she said that it was made to showcase the leadership skills of Iris, but also to show the power of women.[23] For season 6, Patton has stated that Iris was dealing with the death of Nora, and try to heal, while she has expressed interest into building her relationship with other members of the Team Flash.[24] In 2022, she revealed that she had mood swings on set, due to her lack of vitamin D.[25] Commenting on her absence from four episodes of season 8, she said that when negotiating her contract, she wanted to be able to get back to her home in the United States if the COVID-19 pandemic worsened, and she wasn't able to cross the Canada–United States border.[26] On the fact that The Flash was ending with its ninth season, Patton expressed a sense of "release", that such a huge project was over.[27]

    Differences from the comics

    The origin story of Iris West-Allen has been somewhat altered for the show, although many writers have taken upon the development of the character throughout its sixty-six years of existence in the comic books. In the comics, Iris works as a reporter for Picture News, based in

    Bart Allen / Impulse, in both versions have superpowers inherited by their father, that of superspeed. It is noteworthy the fact that Bart is actually the grandson of Iris, and not the son, as he is the son of Don.[36][37]

    Fictional character biography

    Further information: The Flash (2014 TV series), Flash vs. Arrow, Crisis on Earth-X, and Crisis on Infinite Earths (Arrowverse)

    In

    Central City known as the Flash and starts a blog documenting his activities. She becomes an investigative reporter for the Central City Picture News through her blogging fame. When Barry admits his feelings about her, she is conflicted. She later confesses her love for Barry, but he goes back in time and negates the events of that day. Iris learns that Barry is the Flash after he saves her from Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash. She feels betrayed by Barry for keeping secrets and further upset at her father for conspiring with him. Iris chooses Eddie, and she and Barry decide to let things proceed between them naturally. However, in the final battle, Eddie, who is revealed to be Eobard's ancestor, kills himself to save the Flash and prevent Eobard from being born.[38]

    In

    Zoom for killing his father, he and Iris kiss and then he travels back in time to save his mother's life.[39]

    In

    H.R. Wells, disguised as her, takes her place for Savitar to kill which changes the future. She, along with Barry, tries to talk down Savitar, revealed to be a future evil time remanent of Barry, but he continues his plan and attacks Barry when it is foiled. Iris shoots Savitar through the back to save Barry.[40][41]

    In

    Nora West-Allen / XS.[42]

    In

    Cicada, Barry and Iris are devastated to find out that the new timeline has erased Nora. Unbeknownst to the couple, the changes of the timeline also causes the newspaper article about the "Crisis" in 2024 that Iris's future self wrote to change, advancing the event to occur in 2019.[43][44]

    In

    Eva McCulloch who creates a mirror clone of Iris to do her bidding.[45]

    In

    Deon Owens, to help her. Afterwards, she and Barry renew their wedding vows.[46][47]

    In

    S.T.A.R. Labs. She and Iris had a conversation about the future, and Iris advised her to not become like her father. Eventually, Barry defeated Despero, and saved Thawne. Later, Iris and the Team went to celebrate their victory.[48][49]

    Alternate versions

    Earth-2

    Further information: The Flash season 2

    A version of the character, residing on

    Atlantis, to escape Zoom. In late 2019, her world was destroyed from an anti-matter wave.[39]

    Earth-90

    See also: The Flash (1990 TV series)
    Further information: Elseworlds (Arrowverse)

    A version of the character, residing on

    Barry Allen. In 1990, she broke up with Barry due to him being not interested in their relationship. She was killed when the Monitor invaded their world, using the Book of Destiny.[50]

    Mirrorverse

    Further information: The Flash season 6

    A version of the character, which was created by

    Ramsey Rosso / Bloodwork and took blood sample from him, to use it to bring Eva back from the Mirrorverse. Upon Barry realizing that, he went to her apartment and the two fought, with her mirror glass, though, telekenisis, to wound him. When she realized that she was a mere tool of Eva, she decided to be self-destroyed.[51]

    Unnamed Earth

    See also: DC Extended Universe
    Further information: Zack Snyder's Justice League

    A version of the character, residing on an unnamed Earth portrayed by Kiersey Clemons, is seen when Barry Allen saves her from a traffic accident, using his superspeed.[52]

    Appearances

    Further information: Arrow (TV series), The Flash (2014 TV series), Crisis on Earth-X, and Crisis on Infinite Earths (Arrowverse)

    Candice Patton has appeared in five out the seven Arrowverse TV series:

    Reception

    Critical response

    Candice Patton in 2017.

    Patton was cast as

    Looper noted that the scene of season 6 "Marathon", where Iris, trapped in the Mirrorverse, was touching hands with her husband, Barry, without him seeing her, was her best in the show's run.[65]

    Some fans, although, have noted the due to her being a successful journalist, her character looked like a combination of

    Negative, Part One did not have any gravite or impact.[71] The mentioned website has placed the Barry-Iris couple as the fourth best of the Arrowverse.[72] Patton as Iris has received positive reviews and from critics, with The Flash being the most watched show in The CW history.[73]

    Accolades

    All awards and nominations are for Patton's performance as Iris West-Allen in The Flash:

    Year Award Category Result Ref.
    2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Breakout Star Nominated [74]
    Choice TV: Chemistry (shared with Grant Gustin) Nominated
    Choice TV: Liplock (shared with Grant Gustin) Nominated
    2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Chemistry (shared with Grant Gustin) Nominated
    Choice TV: Liplock (shared with Grant Gustin) Nominated
    2017 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Won [75]
    Teen Choice Awards
    Choice Action TV Actress
    		 Nominated [76]
    2018 Saturn Awards Best Supporting Actress on Television Nominated [77]
    Teen Choice Awards Choice Action TV Actress Nominated
    Choice TV Ship Nominated
    2019 Teen Choice Awards Choice Action TV Actress Nominated [78]
    Saturn Awards Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television Nominated [79]

    Other media

    In January 2022, it was announced that a six-issue event series titled Earth-Prime would be released over the span of three months. The first five issues would focus on stories from every show of the franchise, with the last being a crossover event. Earth-Prime #5 was scheduled to be released on May 3, 2022, focusing on The Flash. The events of the comicbook will be canon to the Arrowverse.[80][81]

    She has appeared in The Flash: Season Zero, a comic tie-in prequel to the events of the show, appearing in seven of the issues.[82]

    Notes

    1. ^ Patton, although, appears as Mirror Iris

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