The Flash season 6 episode 13 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Barry Allen, as Flash, tackles a meta attack downtown and encounters Pied Piper (Hartley Rathaway), revealing Crisis-induced memory gaps. Struggling with post-Crisis changes, including his parents' missing graves, Barry finds himself trapped in a mindscape by Gorilla Grodd. In a surprising twist, Grodd, seeking redemption, collaborates with Flash to defeat Solovar, the mindscape's gatekeeper. Team Flash, especially Chester P. Runk, plays a crucial role in safely separating Barry and Grodd's minds during their escape. Meanwhile, Iris and Eva McCulloch face challenges in the Mirror Dimension, highlighting Eva's painful past with her research.

Full Episode S06E13 Recap

### Meta Attack Downtown - **Setting**: Central City - **Characters**: Flash (Barry Allen), Kamilla, Chester P. Runk, Frost, Cisco, Iris, Ralph, Hartley Rathaway (Pied Piper) - **Key Events**: - Flash responds to a meta attack downtown. - Kamilla and Chester are on comms; they're the only ones at the base as others are occupied. - Flash encounters Hartley Rathaway, who accuses him of a past wrong he doesn't remember, hinting at changes from the Crisis. - Chester assists Flash by tracking Rathaway's location. - Flash struggles with changes in the city's layout post-Crisis. - Gideon undergoes a system update and mentions numerous changes post-Crisis. ### Flash's Struggle with Crisis Changes - **Characters**: Barry Allen, Chester P. Runk, Kamilla - **Key Events**: - Barry works on Gideon's upgrade, seeking to understand all Crisis changes. - Barry and Chester have a misunderstanding over Barry's handling of the tech. - Barry feels lost due to the significant changes in his life post-Crisis, including the disappearance of his parents' graves. ### Inside the Mindscape: Grodd's Appeal - **Setting**: Mindscape - **Characters**: Barry Allen (Flash), Gorilla Grodd, Solovar - **Key Events**: - Flash finds himself in a mental prison created by Grodd. - Grodd, seeking redemption, asks Flash for help to escape the mindscape. - Flash initially distrusts Grodd but eventually decides to work together. - They face Solovar, the gatekeeper of the mindscape, in a battle. - Flash and Grodd merge minds to fight Solovar and escape. ### Team Flash's Effort to Save Barry - **Setting**: Team Flash Base - **Characters**: Chester P. Runk, Frost, and others - **Key Events**: - Team Flash discovers Barry is trapped in Grodd's mind. - Chester feels responsible but is encouraged to help rescue Barry. - They work on a plan to separate Barry and Grodd's minds upon their escape from the mindscape. ### Barry and Grodd's Escape - **Setting**: Mindscape and Team Flash Base - **Characters**: Barry Allen, Gorilla Grodd, Chester P. Runk, Team Flash - **Key Events**: - Barry and Grodd, sharing a mind, battle Solovar. - Chester successfully separates their minds as they escape the mindscape. - Barry acknowledges Chester's help and his struggle with changes post-Crisis. - Barry prepares to confront Rathaway again, with Chester's assistance. ### Subplot: Iris and Eva's Struggle - **Setting**: Mirror Dimension - **Characters**: Iris West-Allen, Eva McCulloch - **Key Events**: - Iris and Eva work on a plan to escape the Mirror Dimension. - Eva reveals her pain and struggle with her research's acceptance. - Iris discovers the machine they are working on is harmful to Eva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who responded to the meta attack downtown?

Flash (Barry Allen).

What are some of the changes Flash struggles with post-Crisis?

Changes in city layout and the disappearance of his parents' graves.

Who did Flash encounter during the meta attack?

Hartley Rathaway, also known as Pied Piper.

Why is Barry Allen in the mindscape?

He is trapped in a mental prison created by Gorilla Grodd.

What does Gorilla Grodd want from Flash in the mindscape?

Grodd asks for Flash's help to escape the mindscape.

Who is the gatekeeper in the mindscape?

Solovar.

How do Flash and Grodd plan to escape the mindscape?

By merging their minds to fight Solovar and escape.

What is Team Flash's role in saving Barry from the mindscape?

They work on a plan to separate Barry and Grodd's minds upon their escape.

Who feels responsible for Barry being trapped in Grodd's mind?

Chester P. Runk.

How does Barry escape the mindscape?

Barry and Grodd merge minds to defeat Solovar, and Chester separates their minds as they escape.

What subplot involves Iris West-Allen in this episode?

Iris and Eva McCulloch working to escape the Mirror Dimension.

What is Eva McCulloch's struggle related to her research?

Her pain and struggle with the acceptance of her research.

What discovery does Iris make about the machine in the Mirror Dimension?

It is harmful to Eva.

What does Barry plan to do after escaping the mindscape?

Confront Hartley Rathaway (Pied Piper) again, with Chester's assistance.

What does Grodd seek after his redemption?

To live in peace with his kind in Gorilla City.

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