

This is very much a common thread this season, but the B-plot in this episode isn’t all that good at all and the supporting cast is way too big. When they are used though, they’re used well on a personal and action level. Bringing the Rogues back together simply feels like another visual manifestation of Nora’s frustration and anger though because they really aren’t used that much in this episode. She has to do very unlike Nora things to keep the Rogues calm, but also because she possibly feels like a proper villain now, even if she doesn’t want to.

Sheff7de8 s been hurt by someone whom she trusted with all of her being and that hurt is simply not going to disappear easily. This then brings up the empathy you feel towards Nora. He’s caused Nora pain, which is reflective in her red lightning, and he can’t just take it back. By having Nora internalize the Negative Speed Force as well, his mistakes are made all the more literal.

Barry’s mistakes actually feel like they have some consequence this time around and that he can’t just apologize his way out of mistakes. The real drama from the episode comes from the interactions between father and daughter. Barry and Iris still feel slightly on the outs with each other, even if it isn’t played up as much as it was in the previous episode. Coming off the back of last episode, Barry and Iris’s search for Nora is as emotionally charged as ever. For most of this season of The Flash, the best part of the season has been the family drama revolving around the West-Allen family and this episode is no exception.
