Fictional character biographies Dr. Harrison Wells (Earth-1) In season one, Harrison Wells is introduced as the founder and director of S.T.A.R. Labs, located in Central City on Earth-1. He activates a particle accelerator that explodes, allowing dark matter energy released to transform various people, including Barry Allen, into metahumans. Months later, Wells has become a recluse and a pariah of Central City while he and his assistants Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow help Barry as the Flash; Wells pushes Barry to run faster to increase abilities as a speedster by taking down metahuman criminals. While it is eventually revealed that "Wells" is actually Eobard Thawne (the Flash's archenemy from the 22nd century), the real Wells was married to the late scientist Tess Morgan, whom he met when they worked as research partners in Maryland, and was injured in a car crash that killed Tess and was caused by the time-displaced Thawne, who then stole his likeness using a futuristic device, killing Wells in the process to develop the particle accelerator sooner and return to the future. In the present, Tina McGee tells Barry of always suspecting something was off about Wells after Tess died. An investigation into Tess's death eventually leads to Team Flash's discovery of Wells's corpse and Thawne's masquerade. In subsequent seasons, Thawne's various actions using Wells's identity make it difficult for doppelgängers of Wells to be in the general public. Dr. Harrison "Harry " Wells (Earth-2) Harrison Wells, the founder and director of the S.T.A.R Labs on Earth-2, travels to Earth-1 in season two. Nicknamed "Harry" by Cisco, he tells Team Flash he plans to help them stop Zoom, who has kidnapped his daughter Jesse. Zoom extorts Harry into developing a Speed Force transmitting device to steal Barry's speed in exchange for Jesse's life, but when Harry cannot continue with the plan he confesses his collaboration with Zoom to the team. He gains Barry and Cisco's help rescuing Jesse from Earth-2; Harry and Jesse then seek refuge on Earth-1. After Zoom's defeat, they return to Earth-2. Harrison " H. R. " Wells (Earth-19) Harrison "H. R." Wells of Earth-19 is one of several versions of Harrison Wells in season three who finds the cryptogram sent by Harry through the multiverse and expresses interest in aiding Team Flash. Although Harry objects, Team Flash finalizes H. R. as his replacement. H. R. is later revealed to not be a scientist; he admits that he came to Earth-1 primarily to get material for a novel, and is only the founder and "idea man" for S.T.A.R. Labs on Earth-19. Barry suggests letting the overbearingly good-natured H. R. stay a few weeks, and he proves his worth by helping form plans and locating powered criminals. He trains Wally West in the use of his newly-acquired speedster powers and, after discovering how many criminals breached the facility, attempts to transform S.T.A.R. Labs into a museum to maintain Team Flash's cover. Gypsy, an enforcer from Earth-19, arrives to retrieve H. R. on charges of interdimensional travel as it is forbidden on Earth-19, but is defeated by Cisco. She spares H. R. and warns him not to return to Earth-19. In the battle against Savitar, H. R. sacrifices himself by disguising himself as Iris and taking her place to be killed by Savitar. His actions earn him Harry's respect, and his death is avenged when Iris kills Savitar. Iris later eulogizes H. R. as a hero. In season seven, it is revealed that H. R.'s consciousness remains in the mind of Nash. When Nash sacrifices himself for Barry, H. R. and the other Wells too die. Det. Harrison "Sherloque " Wells (Earth-221) Harrison Sherloque Wells (), a detective from Earth-221, is hired in season five by Team Flash to investigate the mystery of the metahuman serial killer Cicada. He is forced to stay on Earth-1 after his initial deductions prove incorrect because this version of Cicada has a different secret identity than the 37 versions Sherloque has previously identified. After investigating further, he announces Cicada's true identity: Orlin Dwyer. He is also suspicious of Barry's future daughter Nora West-Allen, and secretly investigates the speedster, leading him to discover her allegiance with his Earth-1 doppelgänger's impostor and killer, Eobard Thawne. Sherloque has married, and subsequently divorced, Renee Adlers of various Earths in the multiverse and eventually starts dating the Earth-1 version of her. He sends the Earth-1 Renee, who is a metahuman, to his Earth to keep her safe from Cicada II, who is continuing the late Dwyer's mission. After Cicada II is defeated, Sherloque returns to his Earth to reunite with the Earth-1 Renee. During the Crisis, Sherloque perished, but after the rebooting of the multiverse, his consciousness was fused with Nash's mind. When Nash sacrifices himself for Barry, Sherloque and the other Wells too die. Dr. Harrison "Nash " Wells / "Pariah" (Unkonwn Earth) In season six, Harrison Nash Wells, an explorer and self-proclaimed myth-buster from an unidentified Earth, comes to Earth-1 in search of a substance called eternium, which he eventually finds in the sewers of Central City. He later aids Barry and Cisco in a heist in exchange for a crypto-circuit he claims only Cisco can build. After obtaining it, he returns to the sewers and tracks the Monitor's movements. Joe tracks Nash in the sewers, but both become trapped until they are rescued by Ralph Dibny. After Team Flash offers to help, Nash reluctantly agrees and tells them he knows how to save Barry from his prophesied death during the impending Crisis. He brings the team to a wall he claims protects a portal the Monitor uses to hide out, expressing his desire to expose him as a false god. Nash later destroys the wall, and finds a door etched with symbols, before a voice promises him a new life in exchange for bowing down before it. Nash initially refuses, but ultimately agrees after the voice seemingly saves him. Following this, a blinding light appears and teleports him inside.
Fictional character biographies Harrison Wells (Earth-1) In season one, Harrison Wells is introduced as the founder and director of S.T.A.R. Labs, located in Central City on Earth-1. He activates a particle accelerator that explodes, allowing dark matter energy released to transform various people, including Barry Allen, into metahumans. Months later, Wells has become a recluse and a pariah of Central City while he and his assistants Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow help Barry as the Flash; Wells pushes Barry to run faster to increase abilities as a speedster by taking down metahuman criminals. While it is eventually revealed that "Wells" is actually Eobard Thawne (the Flash's archenemy from the 22nd century), the real Wells was married to the late scientist Tess Morgan, whom he met when they worked as research partners in Maryland, and was injured in a car crash that killed Tess and was caused by the time-displaced Thawne, who then stole his likeness using a futuristic device, killing Wells in the process to develop the particle accelerator sooner and return to the future. In the present, Tina McGee tells Barry of always suspecting something was off about Wells after Tess died. An investigation into Tess's death eventually leads to Team Flash's discovery of Wells's corpse and Thawne's masquerade. In subsequent seasons, Thawne's various actions using Wells's identity make it difficult for doppelgängers of Wells to be in the general public. Harry Wells Harrison Wells, the founder and director of the S.T.A.R Labs on Earth-2, travels to Earth-1 in season two. Nicknamed "Harry" by Cisco, he tells Team Flash he plans to help them stop Zoom, who has kidnapped his daughter Jesse. Zoom extorts Harry into developing a Speed Force transmitting device to steal Barry's speed in exchange for Jesse's life, but when Harry cannot continue with the plan he confesses his collaboration with Zoom to the team. He gains Barry and Cisco's help rescuing Jesse from Earth-2; Harry and Jesse then seek refuge on Earth-1. After Zoom's defeat, they return to Earth-2. H. R. Wells Harrison "H. R." Wells of Earth-19 is one of several versions of Harrison Wells in season three who finds the cryptogram sent by Harry through the multiverse and expresses interest in aiding Team Flash. Although Harry objects, Team Flash finalizes H. R. as his replacement. H. R. is later revealed to not be a scientist; he admits that he came to Earth-1 primarily to get material for a novel, and is only the founder and "idea man" for S.T.A.R. Labs on Earth-19. Barry suggests letting the overbearingly good-natured H. R. stay a few weeks, and he proves his worth by helping form plans and locating powered criminals. He trains Wally West in the use of his newly-acquired speedster powers and, after discovering how many criminals breached the facility, attempts to transform S.T.A.R. Labs into a museum to maintain Team Flash's cover. Gypsy, an enforcer from Earth-19, arrives to retrieve H. R. on charges of interdimensional travel as it is forbidden on Earth-19, but is defeated by Cisco. She spares H. R. and warns him not to return to Earth-19. In the battle against Savitar, H. R. sacrifices himself by disguising himself as Iris and taking her place to be killed by Savitar. His actions earn him Harry's respect, and his death is avenged when Iris kills Savitar. Iris later eulogizes H. R. as a hero. In season seven, it is revealed that H. R.'s consciousness remains in the mind of Nash. When Nash sacrifices himself for Barry, H. R. and the other Wells too die. Sherloque Wells Harrison Sherloque Wells (), a detective from Earth-221, is hired in season five by Team Flash to investigate the mystery of the metahuman serial killer Cicada. He is forced to stay on Earth-1 after his initial deductions prove incorrect because this version of Cicada has a different secret identity than the 37 versions Sherloque has previously identified. After investigating further, he announces Cicada's true identity: Orlin Dwyer. He is also suspicious of Barry's future daughter Nora West-Allen, and secretly investigates the speedster, leading him to discover her allegiance with his Earth-1 doppelgänger's impostor and killer, Eobard Thawne. Sherloque has married, and subsequently divorced, Renee Adlers of various Earths in the multiverse and eventually starts dating the Earth-1 version of her. He sends the Earth-1 Renee, who is a metahuman, to his Earth to keep her safe from Cicada II, who is continuing the late Dwyer's mission. After Cicada II is defeated, Sherloque returns to his Earth to reunite with the Earth-1 Renee. During the Crisis, Sherloque perished, but after the rebooting of the multiverse, his consciousness was fused with Nash's mind. When Nash sacrifices himself for Barry, Sherloque and the other Wells too die. Nash Wells In season six, Harrison Nash Wells, an explorer and self-proclaimed myth-buster from an unidentified Earth, comes to Earth-1 in search of a substance called eternium, which he eventually finds in the sewers of Central City. He later aids Barry and Cisco in a heist in exchange for a crypto-circuit he claims only Cisco can build. After obtaining it, he returns to the sewers and tracks the Monitor's movements. Joe tracks Nash in the sewers, but both become trapped until they are rescued by Ralph Dibny. After Team Flash offers to help, Nash reluctantly agrees and tells them he knows how to save Barry from his prophesied death during the impending Crisis. He brings the team to a wall he claims protects a portal the Monitor uses to hide out, expressing his desire to expose him as a false god. Nash later destroys the wall, and finds a door etched with symbols, before a voice promises him a new life in exchange for bowing down before it. Nash initially refuses, but ultimately agrees after the voice seemingly saves him. Following this, a blinding light appears and teleports him inside.
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