The Flash season 5 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Barry Allen, the Flash, grapples with the changed world due to his time-traveling daughter. Team Flash concocts a plan to use a cure on their foe Cicada. Tensions rise as they try to convince Cicada to accept the cure, revealing that his niece, Grace, is also a meta-human. The plan takes a dire turn when a new, more formidable Cicada emerges, leading to Dr. Ambres' death and leaving the team facing an even greater threat.
Full Episode S05E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Barry Allen?
Barry Allen is a forensic scientist and the superhero known as the Flash.
What is Barry Allen's main challenge in this episode?
Barry's challenge is to fight crime, deal with the altered present due to his daughter's time travel, and confront Cicada.
Who is assisting Barry in fighting crime?
Barry is assisted by his friends at S.T.A.R. Labs.
What is the team's plan for Cicada?
The team plans to use a serum that suppresses dark matter in meta-humans on Cicada.
Who is Nora West-Allen?
Nora West-Allen is Barry Allen's daughter from the future.
What happens at Central City University (CCU)?
At CCU, Flash and XS confront an acid-throwing meta-human, signaling a key event in Flash's history.
What is Barry Allen's strategy to approach Cicada?
Barry decides to confront Cicada as himself, Barry Allen, rather than as the Flash.
Why does Barry struggle in convincing Cicada to take the cure?
Barry struggles because Cicada is deeply anti-meta-human and doesn't trust the intentions behind the cure.
What role does Dr. Vanessa Ambres play in the episode?
Dr. Vanessa Ambres is suspected of aiding Cicada and eventually agrees to help the team find him.
What revelation is made about Grace Gibbons?
It's revealed that Grace Gibbons, Cicada's niece, is a meta-human.
How does the team plan to administer the cure to Cicada?
The team plans to cure Cicada at S.T.A.R. Labs with Dr. Ambres' assistance.
What unexpected event occurs during the cure administration?
A power failure and a new, more dangerous version of Cicada disrupt the process.
What happens to Dr. Ambres?
Dr. Ambres is killed by the new Cicada.
What is the team's reaction to the new Cicada?
The team is shocked and regroups, facing a greater threat than before.
What is the primary setting for most of the events in this episode?
Most events take place at S.T.A.R. Labs.