Does the epic crossover between The Flash Season 1 and Arrow Season 3 live up to expectations?

In a word, yes.

I was at a special screening this past weekend where both episodes were featured and - besides the installment fulfilling pretty much every expectation - the only thing that made it better was that the cast and producers were there to field questions before and after the double dose of awesomeness.

Earlier today, we posted red carpet videos with the cast of Arrow... so now it's time for The Flash to bring us up to speed (get it?!?).

Below, Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Verdes and Executive Producer Marc Guggenheim talk The Flash Season 1 Episode 8. What should fans expect?

First up, Grant Gustin offers up scoop on what fuels the fight between Barry and Oliver.

Danielle Panabaker on Caitlin and Felicity's relationship and when we might see Robbie Amell again.

Both Carlos Verdes and his character, Cisco, are bubbling over with excitement over hanging out in the Foundry.

Exec Producer Marc Guggenheim talks the challenges of doing the crossover episodes. 

The two-part crossover begins December 2 at 8/7c on The Flash and concludes on December 3 on Arrow at 8/7c, both on The CW. 

Jim Halterman is the West Coast Editor of TV Fanatic and the owner of JimHalterman.com. Follow him on Twitter.