The Flash season 6 episode 18 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Team Flash faces a new threat from Godspeed, a speedster demanding Barry's speed. Barry struggles with his leadership responsibilities and doubts about saving Iris from the Mirrorverse. Meanwhile, Iris and Kamilla, trapped in the Mirrorverse, plan their escape. Hartley Rathaway, dealing with his boyfriend's critical condition caused by a past fight with The Flash, initially refuses to help. However, after a failed attempt to heal his boyfriend, Roderick, Hartley joins Team Flash to defeat Godspeed using sonic vibrations. Despite the victory, they realize Godspeed is a duplicate and the real threat remains. Barry plans a trip to Atlantis for a crucial mission, while Team Flash prepares to face Eva McCulloch and rescue their friends from the Mirrorverse.
Full Episode S06E18 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main threat faced by Team Flash in this episode?
The main threat is Godspeed, a new speedster demanding Barry's speed and threatening the city.
Who is Hartley Rathaway?
Hartley Rathaway, also known as Pied Piper, is an expert in psychoacoustics and sonic vibrations who previously worked for S.T.A.R. Labs.
What condition is affecting Roderick, Hartley's boyfriend?
Roderick is suffering from molecular disembodiment caused by a previous encounter with The Flash.
What is the Mirrorverse?
The Mirrorverse is an alternate dimension where duplicates of real people, including Iris and Kamilla, are trapped.
How does Team Flash plan to defeat Godspeed?
They plan to use Hartley's expertise in sonic vibrations to counteract Godspeed's powers.
What is Barry Allen struggling with in this episode?
Barry struggles with the fear of not being able to save Iris and the guilt of his leadership responsibilities.
What is Cisco's conflict in the episode?
Cisco is grappling with his identity and the loss of his powers as Vibe.
How does Frost plan to heal from her injuries?
Frost plans to leave for healing, possibly with her mother, Carla Tannhauser.
What is the "neural dissonance" mentioned in the episode?
Neural dissonance is a condition that affects one's mind in the Mirrorverse, as experienced by Iris.
What does Godspeed demand from Barry?
Godspeed demands Barry's speed in exchange for not harming the city.
How does Team Flash eventually defeat Godspeed?
They defeat Godspeed by combining Barry's speed with Hartley's sonic abilities to create a thermogenic blast.
What realization does Frost come to about her relationship with her mother?
Frost realizes she needs to confront her fears of rejection by her mother, Carla Tannhauser.
What discovery is made about Godspeed after his defeat?
It's discovered that Godspeed is not the real August Heart but another duplicate.
What is Barry's plan at the end of the episode?
Barry plans to go to Atlantis to find a component for a perpetual-motion machine to help against the Mirrorverse.
What does the team resolve to do about Eva McCulloch?
The team resolves to find Eva, beat her, and rescue everyone from the Mirrorverse.
