The Flash season 4 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "The Flash," Barry Allen loses his speed to a new bus meta, Matthew Kim, who inadvertently transfers it to Iris. As Iris embraces her temporary role as The Flash, she saves people from a burning building and later creates a tidal wave to stop a fire meta. Meanwhile, Harry introduces a "thinking cap" to enhance his intelligence, aiming to outthink DeVoe. The episode explores themes of fear, courage, and adapting to unexpected changes. Ultimately, Barry's speed is restored, and Iris chooses to return to her leadership role behind the scenes.
Full Episode S04E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Barry Allen?
Barry Allen is The Flash, a speedster who fights crime and other meta-humans.
What is the thinking cap?
The thinking cap is an intelligence booster created by Harry to outsmart DeVoe.
Why does Harry create the thinking cap?
Harry creates it to increase his intelligence and devise a way to stop DeVoe.
How does Iris become a speedster?
Iris gains speedster powers after Barry's powers are transferred to her by Matthew Kim, a bus meta.
What challenge does Iris face as The Flash?
Iris struggles to control her new powers and faces the responsibility of being The Flash.
How does the team plan to protect the remaining bus metas?
The team debates various strategies, including altering their DNA, but eventually decides to protect them from DeVoe.
Who loses their powers at the bank robbery?
Eric Fry, a meta-human with fire powers, loses his abilities during a bank robbery.
What is DeVoe's plan?
DeVoe plans to target and absorb the powers of specific meta-humans created by the bus incident.
How is the fire at Baldwin Tower extinguished?
Iris, as The Flash, creates a tidal wave to extinguish the fire.
Who are the last two remaining bus metas?
The last two bus metas are Janet Petty and Edwin Goss.
How do Barry's powers get restored?
Matthew Kim reverses the power transfer, restoring Barry's speed and removing Iris's powers.
What is Harry's condition for using the thinking cap?
Harry agrees to use the thinking cap without harnessing dark matter and under Cisco's supervision.
What role does Iris choose at the end of the episode?
Iris chooses to return to her role as the team leader and support from behind the scenes.
What does DeVoe use to boost his intelligence?
DeVoe uses neurochemical engineering powered by dark energy from the particle accelerator explosion.
How does the episode address the theme of fear and courage?
The episode explores how each character confronts and overcomes their fears, emphasizing the importance of courage.
