Nicely dang, that was some heavy stuff there. This episode completely encaptured what superhero present must be: emotionally resonant themes and tales, merged with intense motion and a way of coronary heart that is relatable. It is why the primary season of The Flash is commonly heralded because the present’s finest season, because it additionally managed to stability the sunshine and darkish components completely. Actually, this complete first season is reminding me of The Flash’s early days, not a lot within the storylines, however simply the general vibe. It feels just like the season is constructing as much as one thing enormous and stunning within the vein of each Flash 1×23 and Arrow 1×23, and I’m completely right here for it.
The episode actually had two main storylines, and each had been fantastically performed. The primary plot concerned each Clark and Lois discovering extra about John Henry Irons and the place he got here from. In a shake-up although, Jonathan joins Lois in her investigation. They snoop round Irons’ RV and discover out about his life on his Earth. Clark however talks to Irons immediately with the DOD and discovers that his alternate self had brought on all of Irons’ struggling. We additionally see in a flashback that the destruction of Irons’ Earth was most undoubtedly the results of Disaster On Infinite Earths, which was a lot speculated, but it surely’s good to get a affirmation on it.
Backtracking a bit, on the very starting of the episode, we see a flash-forward with Lois getting into a remedy session. Contemplating the Arrowverse’s monitor file with these, I used to be admittedly a bit skeptical. Fortunately, my considerations had been quickly thrown out the window, because the remedy angle proved to present us a few of the present’s most weak, emotionally resonant materials but. Because the episode performs out, the true cause for Lois’ remedy appointment is revealed. When Jonathan makes an attempt to analyze the RV himself, he triggers the van to go in full lockdown mode after which makes an attempt to kill him. Fortunately Lois realizes this (I’ve to confess it was a bit coincidental that she was in earshot) and calls out for Superman. Superman will get there with a second to spare and saves Jonathan.
What ensues is Lois lashing out at Jonathan in a whole rage that leaves Clark greatly surprised and Jonathan emotionally damaged. She calls him silly and egocentric and says if he’d died he’d solely have himself in charge. This lastly brings her to the remedy session, the place she utterly breaks down as she reveals to us that she had a miscarriage a few years in the past and that just about dropping one other youngster brought on her to snap. We additionally discover out that the daughter was going to be named Natalie (Irons’ daughter from his Earth). All I’ve to say is Bitsie Tulloch deserves a freakin’ Emmy for her efficiency right here, as she completely nailed this scene. It did not cease there both, because the scene close to the top with Lois apologizing to Jonathan pulled on the heartstrings huge time. I beloved the idea/theme of her and Jonathan being the conventional individuals “within the orbit of superpowered beings”, it solidifies their ties simply as Jordan and Clark’s powers solidify theirs. Simply an unimaginable episode all-around for her character.
The opposite storyline for the episode concerned Sarah considering auditioning for a singing competitors. This results in some touching scenes between her and her father, who plans to play guitar together with her for her audition. In fact, issues do not go easily in any respect. After being advised that Edge was attempting to rent him, Kyle confronts Lana about her lie, just for her to lie once more as she claims Edge did not assume he was management materials. Kyle then will get drunk and passes out, utterly abandoning Sarah for her audition. There is a mild on the finish of the tunnel, nevertheless, as we then get a heartwarming scene involving Jordan performing piano as Sarah’s accompaniment. (Facet Be aware: Cherished the second the place Jonathan tells Jordan that he is all he has proper now. Actually constructed up their brotherhood properly.)
By way of the overarching narrative, Sam is compelled to disclose Undertaking 7734 to Clark to ensure that him to cease Irons from escaping the DOD facility. This can absolutely have a significant affect on Clark and Sam’s already strained relationship, so I will be trying ahead to seeing the place that goes. To shut out the episode, Clark makes an attempt to affix forces with Irons in hopes of stopping this darkish future that appears to be coming, however Irons declines saying he isn’t prepared for a team-up fairly but. Although I am not completely satisfied that Irons has absolutely turned to the great facet, if he has, who’s the true menace this season? (Facet Be aware: anyone else getting Smallville Season 9 vibes with the dystopian future and evil Superman?)
What did you guys consider the episode?