The Flash season 4 episode 15 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a high-stakes episode, Barry Allen and his S.T.A.R. Labs team face a dire situation: a nuclear bomb has gone critical. While Barry and Iris experience fleeting moments of stillness, moving at exceptional speeds, Harry Wells confronts feeling outcast from his daughter's team. The team's struggle to track DeVoe and prevent disaster intensifies with the unexpected arrival of Jesse Quick, bringing unresolved familial issues. Their desperate efforts to neutralize the bomb include attempts at cooling it and using lightning, but all seem futile. The emotional weight of the situation brings Barry and Iris closer, and Jesse and Harry towards resolution. Ultimately, Iris' suggestion leads Barry to use the Speed Force, drawing out lightning to negate the bomb's effects, narrowly averting a catastrophe. Amidst these tensions, personal revelations surface, including a new connection between Caitlin and Killer Frost. The episode concludes with a hint of future events, as a mysterious woman appears, adding to the intrigue.
Full Episode S04E15 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Barry Allen?
Barry Allen is the Flash, a speedster who fights crime with the help of his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs.
What challenge does Barry face in this episode?
Barry and his team face the threat of a nuclear bomb that has already gone critical.
How do Barry and Iris experience time differently in this episode?
Barry and Iris move so quickly that everyone else appears to be still, creating moments of stillness.
Why does Harry Wells feel outcast?
Harry feels outcast after being removed from his daughter Jesse's team.
What plan does the team have to catch DeVoe?
The team's plan involves mapping DeVoe's movements through his pocket dimension, but they struggle to find a way to track him effectively.
Who arrives unexpectedly at S.T.A.R. Labs, and why?
Jesse Quick arrives unexpectedly to confront unresolved issues with her father, Harry.
What critical situation does the team face at Waid Airfield?
The team faces a nuclear bomb threat at Waid Airfield.
How do Barry and Jesse attempt to stop the bomb?
Barry and Jesse, in Flashtime, try various methods like cooling the bomb and using lightning, but they struggle to find a solution.
What are the potential consequences of sending the bomb into the Speed Force?
Sending the bomb into the Speed Force could destroy it, potentially causing all speedsters across space and time to lose their powers.
What emotional issues are addressed between Jesse and Harry?
Jesse and Harry address their emotional issues, particularly relating to the death of Harry's wife and Jesse's mother.
How is the nuclear bomb finally neutralized?
The bomb is neutralized by Barry using the Speed Force to draw lightning, negating the bomb's effects.
Who is revealed as the person behind the bomb threat?
Veronica Dale, an environmental terrorist, is revealed as the person behind the bomb threat.
What decision does Jay Garrick consider?
Jay Garrick considers retiring and training a successor.
What new discovery does Caitlin make about Killer Frost?
Caitlin discovers a new connection with Killer Frost, recalling events that occurred while in her Killer Frost persona.
What hint is given about future events in the episode's conclusion?
A mysterious woman appears at Jitters, hinting at future events.
