Of course, Julian is quick to say no to being Team Flash’s “personal walkie-talkie.” He speaks of the trauma and lack of autonomy he suffered under Savitar’s control. While they don’t have the philosopher’s stone, Cisco still has the frequency it operates on, which means Julian can have Savitar speak through him. Julian is the only link they still have to Savitar. Even more damning is Barry’s treatment of Julian. Wally forces Cisco to vibe so he can see the moment Iris is killed by Savitar.
Caitlin reveals a crucial secret she has been hiding lest she become Killer Frost. Nearly every character, especially Barry, say and do things guided by their deep-seated fears. But he isn’t the only one who needs to hear that advice. How can he be trusted given he’s making decisions out of fear?Īt one point, HR tells Wally an important piece of advice: “No one can do anything that effectively from a place of fear.” It’s something Wally unfortunately doesn’t take to heart. The moment he said that, I knew this episode wouldn’t end well. Savitar hasn’t even escaped yet and the group is already splintering. Barry quickly lashes out at Wally in increasingly cruel ways, even benching him from team decisions.īarry’s anger is a bit much, but his worry that Savitar may be spying on them through Wally is understandable. It’s simply hard for Barry to see clearly, given his intense fear about Iris’s impending death. Barry believes it’s all in Wally’s head, but something more sinister seems to be going on. This leads a deeply afraid Wally to confess the truth: He’s been seeing Savitar. Later, Barry witnesses Wally being thrown around like a rag doll by an invisible force. Of course, this secret doesn’t stay hidden much longer. Although Wally’s able to beat his personal best, finally proving he’s fast enough to save Iris in the future, it’s hard to celebrate the moment because Wally is having visions of Savitar he hasn’t told anyone about. It’s not just some afternoon stroll, but a training exercise designed to test max speed. “The Wrath of Savitar” begins with Barry, Jesse, and Wally racing around Central City. Almost every character makes decisions that are meant to move the plot forward, first and foremost, even when those choices don’t make much sense.
But nevertheless, a relatively good episode is undone by some easily avoidable, frustrating problems. There’s also an urgency and tension that has been sorely lacking from the rest of this season. There are definitely some interesting threads here, namely how fear can warp even good intentions. “The Wrath of Savitar” concerns this season’s evil speedster trying to escape, as several big secrets finally come to light.ĭespite all his efforts to change the future, Barry witnesses two of Savitar’s warnings come true in this episode: a betrayal, and one member of Team Flash suffering a fate worse than death. Martin as Joe, Grant Gustin as Barry, Tom Felton as Julian.įor better or for worse, it was only a matter of time until The Flash turned its attention back to Savitar.
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