: 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
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. [S2E21] Det. Dave Majors
: 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
: The name "Dave Majors" is a nod to Lee Majors , the star of The Six Million Dollar Man . This fits the show's tradition of naming minor characters after iconic sci-fi and action stars. He remains a fan-favorite "one-off" character due to
: His character serves as a "redshirt" of sorts for the episode—a recognizable face (thanks to Grunberg's veteran status in geek culture) whose defeat raises the stakes and demonstrates the lethality of the resurrected Girder. 3 Deep Trivia Facts