Who is Zoom in the Flash?

Zoom is the primary antagonist in season two of The Flash. He was played by Teddy Sears.

The Flash is a popular television series based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. It premiered on The CW network in 2014 and has since become one of the network's most successful and enduring shows. The series is part of the Arrowverse, a shared universe of superhero shows that also includes Arrow, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman. The show follows the adventures of Barry Allen, a forensic scientist who gains superhuman speed after being struck by lightning caused by a particle accelerator explosion. With his newfound abilities, Barry becomes the superhero known as The Flash and uses his speed to protect Central City from various threats, including metahuman criminals and supervillains.

Throughout the series, Barry teams up with a group of allies, including his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs, Cisco Ramon (Vibe), Caitlin Snow (Killer Frost), and Harrison Wells, as well as his love interest Iris West. Together, they form "Team Flash" and work to combat the villains that threaten the city. The Flash has received positive reviews for its engaging storytelling, compelling characters, and exciting action sequences. It has also gained a dedicated fanbase, known as "Flash fans" or "Speedsters," who eagerly anticipate each new season.

Who exactly was Zoom?

Zoom is the main antagonist of the second season. Zoom is portrayed as a powerful and mysterious speedster who terrorizes Central City and poses a significant threat to Barry Allen, the titular character. In the series, it is eventually revealed that Zoom's true identity is Hunter Zolomon. Hunter is a convicted serial killer from Earth-2, a parallel universe to Earth-1, where the show primarily takes place. Hunter became obsessed with the concept of speedsters and desired to become the fastest man alive.

To achieve his goal, Hunter Zolomon traveled between Earth-2 and Earth-1, using his powers to impersonate the hero Jay Garrick, who was the Flash of Earth-2. He manipulated events and created an alter ego named "Zoom" to strike fear into the hearts of people on both Earths. Zoom's ultimate plan was to steal Barry Allen's speed and become even faster, believing that by doing so, he would become invincible. He used various tactics, including kidnapping and manipulating other metahumans, to achieve his objectives.

Who is Teddy Sears?

Teddy Sears is an American actor. He was born on April 6, 1977, in Washington, D.C. Sears has appeared in various television shows and films throughout his career. Before his role as Zoom in "The Flash," Teddy Sears had notable roles in other television series. He appeared as Richard Patrick Woolsley IV in the soap opera "One Life to Live" from 2002 to 2003. Sears also played the character of Patrick Turner in the medical drama series "Masters of Sex" from 2013 to 2016.

In addition to his television work, Sears has appeared in films such as "A Single Man" (2009), "The Ugly Truth" (2009), and "10,000 Saints" (2015). While Teddy Sears gained recognition for his portrayal of Zoom in "The Flash," he has continued to work in the industry, appearing in other television shows and films.