[s2e19] Back To Normal -

An article for follows. The episode first aired on April 26, 2016 , on The CW . Overview: A Hero Without His Spark

Following the high-stakes events of "Versus Zoom," where gave up his speed to save Wally West, "Back to Normal" explores the grueling reality of a hero stripped of his powers. For the first time in two years, Barry has to navigate Central City as a normal human, dealing with the physical and psychological toll of losing his connection to the Speed Force. Key Plot Points [S2E19] Back to Normal

Meanwhile, Caitlin Snow is held captive in Zoom’s lair on Earth-2. She encounters her doppelgänger, Killer Frost , who is also Zoom’s prisoner. The two form a brief, uneasy alliance to escape, but Killer Frost inevitably betrays Caitlin, leading to a deadly confrontation when Zoom intervenes. An article for follows

When he leaves her alone to do who-the-hell-knows-what (No, seriously. Where the hell does he keep going? Does he have a day job?) Project Fandom For the first time in two years, Barry

The episode concludes with Harry Wells realizing that as long as Zoom is a threat, Barry needs his speed back. He proposes a dangerous solution: recreating the particle accelerator explosion to give Barry his powers once again, setting the stage for the season's final arc. Themes and Critical Reception