Alright so what do I like about this episode? Well for the most part, it was actually a lot of small things, like Barry moving back in with Joe, and seeing the science guys geek out about Ghostbusters. There were a lot of great character interactions in this episode which shows exactly why I love these characters and this show in general. Oh and Barry grabbed a missle out of the air and threw it back at a drone...because he's fucking awesome. I also like that Star Labs is starting to make progress with the CCPD by developing ice resistant riot shields, which also gives Cisco a fair amount to do in this episode, rather than just explaining things.
But as for what i didn't like about the episode...it's actually the main story. Which don't get me wrong, it's not a bad story, it's just kinda stupid. For example, Cold & Heat steal a $25 Million painting and Cold says it's not enough, because as long as The Flash is around, the next job won't go down so easily...um...you've got a $25 Million painting, what next job!? You're filthy rich! Go buy an island somewhere, where Flash can't find you, and then they burn the painting!? What the fuck!? And then there's the climax of the episode, Cold & Heat challenging Barry and the only way for Barry to beat them is the cross the streams (Hence the Ghostbusters talk). But they make it look so hard, except one problem, he's the fucking Flash! He travels at super speed, the bad guys can't aim for shit against him. And even then, why are the police just stood there!? These guys are out in the open with no body armour and have their hands full with The Flash, just shoot these fuckers already!
Apart from that, I also struggle to get a grip of what the theme is in this particular episode because everyone is doing something different. Iris is moving in with Eddie, Caitlin is trying to learn more about her fiance, and Barry's emotional arc is completley different from what The Flash has to physically go through. So i can't actually get a grip on what this episode is trying to say, the only thing that develops emotionally is Barry & Iris getting over the awkwardness but that's a matter of time, not any significant event helping them through it.
This is one of those episodes where it's the little things that make you enjoy it, the character interactions, the cool moments with Flash, the jokes. It's all good, but when you look at the episode as a whole and what the main focus is, you see all the problems and inconsistencies. But with that being said, I'm just happy to have The Flash back on our screens.
I'm giving this episode a 6/10.
-Danny
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