[s2e21] Det. Dave Majors May 2026

: This episode was directed by Kevin Smith . Greg Grunberg is a long-time friend of Smith’s, and his casting was a deliberate "Easter egg" for fans of their collaborative history.

: Majors represents the "everyman" hero of Central City. Unlike Joe West, who is "in" on the Flash's secret, Majors is a reminder of the standard police officers who have to face metahuman threats with nothing but standard issue sidearms. Legacy and Impact [S2E21] Det. Dave Majors

: During the episode, Majors is on duty at the CCPD when the station comes under siege by a reanimated, zombie-like Tony Woodward (Girder). : This episode was directed by Kevin Smith

Though Dave Majors does not survive his encounter with Girder, his death serves as a critical emotional beat for Iris West and Barry Allen, fueling their urgency to stop Woodward before he can hurt anyone else. He remains a fan-favorite "one-off" character due to Grunberg’s charismatic performance. Unlike Joe West, who is "in" on the

: Majors attempts to hold the line against the metallic metahuman. Despite his bravery and experience, he is ultimately outmatched by Woodward's brute strength and invulnerability.