When I see a tv show, I usually come to realize that all of the good ones have a very similar trope. In one of their middle seasons, such as this, there is always one unexpected episode that manages to not only surprise you, but also really bring you into its story. These episodes usually have a story not really tied to the main plot but usually indirectly relating to it. This episode is a perfect example of that. It manages to start off like some other episodes of the show would, but eventually incorporates the elements that make the flash so unique into it. Barry seems to have a classic silly CW lighthearted answer to the problem at first, but eventually realizes that it's more serious than that. In a show like the Flash, this was much needed as many people by season 4 didn't see many consequences coming from the smaller things in it, since usually all it takes is a small talk with Iris to get Barry through it, and while that happens here, there was a point where I was seriously questioning if Barry could get himself out of this. His desperate behavior intensifies as he goes through Cisco, Frost, Joe, and Harry Wells to find answers. Eventually however he even begins looking into other flashes perspectives like Jay and Jesse Quick. They try to help but discover that it's nearly hopeless. We really see each characters concerns grow as they realize the stakes and their motivations. When Barry came to Iris for help at the end, I didn't feel annoyed as I did a lot of other times, here it felt satisfying. Iris actually seemed to matter this time. I think the set up and pacing of this episode was also incredible considering it's a CW show. The acting was also peak. Overall an excellent episode and arguably the best of the show.
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