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: 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
: 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. [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). : His character serves as a "redshirt" of
: 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 : During the episode, Majors is on duty
In the DC Television Universe (Earth-1), Dave Majors is a veteran detective with the Central City Police Department (CCPD). He is portrayed by actor . While his screen time is brief, his presence adds a layer of "old-school" grit to the high-tech world of S.T.A.R. Labs. The Role in " The Runaway Dinosaur "
: 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.