The Flash Season 1 Episode 17 Tricksters

In the seventeenth episode of The Flash's first season, titled "Tricksters," we see the return of Mark Hamill as James Jesse, aka The Trickster, a villain from the original 1990's Flash TV show. The episode starts with a flashback to 1990 where we see a young Barry Allen visiting his father in prison on Christmas Eve. James Jesse breaks out of prison with the help of his sidekick, a young man named Axel Walker. They take a group of hostages and threaten to kill them unless the police give them a helicopter and a million dollars.

Fast-forward to present day and a new Trickster has emerged, played by Devon Graye, who starts causing chaos in Central City. He starts off by planting a bomb in a children's toy which is sold at a local department store. The Flash arrives on the scene in time to save the day, but the Trickster escapes. Meanwhile, we see a struggling Detective Joe West trying to bond with his newly discovered son, Wally.

Barry and Joe investigate the new Trickster's crimes and soon realize that he is working with the original Trickster, James Jesse. They pay him a visit in prison hoping to get some information and find out that he is actually trying to stop the new Trickster from carrying out his master plan. James tells them that the new Trickster is planning to poison a whole bunch of people at a fundraiser held by the rich and famous of Central City. This is where things take a turn for the worse as the new Trickster crashes the party and reveals his true plans.

What follows is a series of twists and turns that keep us on the edge of our seats as The Flash and his team race against time to stop the Trickster's evil plan. Along the way, we get to see some amazing action sequences, witty banter, and heartfelt moments that make this episode one of the best of the first season. Mark Hamill's portrayal of James Jesse is fantastic, and Devon Graye does a great job as the new Trickster. The episode also sets up some important plot points for the future, and we get to see some character development for Detective Joe West and his new son, Wally.

Overall, "Tricksters" is an excellent episode of The Flash that delivers on action, humor, and heart. It showcases the strengths of the show and highlights some of the best characters and actors. If you're a fan of The Flash, then this episode is definitely not one to miss.