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The Flash has quickly established a compelling family struggle in Season 5, with Barry and Iris dealing with having their time-displaced daughter Nora hanging around Central City. But while that new conflict seems to be working in the series' favor, there's still a long way to go when it comes to reinvigorating the supporting cast. "The Death of Vibe" is the first time the new season has turned its attention more towards Cisco, Caitlin and Ralph. It's also the episode that introduces the Season 5 incarnation of Harrison Wells. But in both cases, the execution is mixed at best.
One thing this episode makes abundantly clear is that Nora has inherited her father's talent for screwing with time and making bad situations even worse. The opening scene lends a little more context to both her decision to travel back in time and the threat posed by Cicada. We now know that he's a serial killer who's destined to never be caught, not even when heroes like Supergirl or Green Arrow are brought to bear. That's all fine and well, but what's more interesting is the reveal that Nora has already messed up time so badly that Cicada has now become a different person entirely. This episode featured a nod to the character's traditional David Hersch identity from the comics while also making it clear that the series is moving in a completely different direction.
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The Flash has quickly established a compelling family struggle in Season 5, with Barry and Iris dealing with having their time-displaced daughter Nora hanging around Central City. But while that new conflict seems to be working in the series' favor, there's still a long way to go when it comes to reinvigorating the supporting cast. "The Death of Vibe" is the first time the new season has turned its attention more towards Cisco, Caitlin and Ralph. It's also the episode that introduces the Season 5 incarnation of Harrison Wells. But in both cases, the execution is mixed at best.
One thing this episode makes abundantly clear is that Nora has inherited her father's talent for screwing with time and making bad situations even worse. The opening scene lends a little more context to both her decision to travel back in time and the threat posed by Cicada. We now know that he's a serial killer who's destined to never be caught, not even when heroes like Supergirl or Green Arrow are brought to bear. That's all fine and well, but what's more interesting is the reveal that Nora has already messed up time so badly that Cicada has now become a different person entirely. This episode featured a nod to the character's traditional David Hersch identity from the comics while also making it clear that the series is moving in a completely different direction.
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