tricky legacies

I was looking forward to the new episode all week...and then this?! If I want to see apathy, desolation and boredom, I watch the 5th and 6th season of Walking Dead again. It was such a filler episode without advancing the story or bringing any insight. There are still so many bizarre characters in the Barry universe, so many unanswered questions, but here you're just stalled, not knowing for 45 minutes if it's another one of Barry's fantasies or reality. Hopefully this episode was just an outlier and doesn't detract from the 10/10 that the entire series got from me so far. Four out of ten dusty baseballs.

Despite the negative feedback from some viewers, I found to be an outstanding episode that highlights the repercussions of our decisions. The storyline is emotionally charged and touching, with a strong message that resonates with the audience. The plot was beautifully crafted to showcase the cause-and-effect relationship of our actions, which ultimately defines our fate.

One of the highlights of this episode is its cinematography. Every shot was beautifully composed, with excellent attention to detail. The lighting, framing, and camera movements were all flawlessly executed to enhance the visual experience. The use of color grading added depth and meaning to each scene, which further intensified the emotional impact.

Moreover, the acting performances were commendable. T his an excellent episode that deserves more recognition than it has received. The cinematography, emotional depth, and impact on the audience were all superbly executed. The episode's central message of how our actions shape our destiny is a reminder that we should always be mindful of our decisions and their consequences. I am eagerly looking forward to the next episode and what it will bring to the table.

Innovative. Tense. Smart. Funny.

None of these apply to this episode.

This show speeds along and hits beats and makes sure to involve you in the world. I have never been so disappointed in a show taking such a left turn and it's a real left turn... not a bad dream sequence.

There are so many obstacles that would have been great to pursue, the prison break, etc

pedalling backstory To see what happened to Hank or Fuchs- is poor storytelling and this show has never been a bad story.

Original story. Original characters. Layers of world building lost. I feel like all the air has been let out of the balloon.

Cross fingers that I'm surprised by next episode. Here's hoping.

I truly love the show that is Barry. But this... this episode.... Is not Barry.

This is some sort of 'future' episode. It shows the life of Barry after the last episode, only 8 years later. The problem is that the whole time, as the audience, you are always thinking this gonna be a mock life, a 'what if', or even a fantasy. You feel this way the entire episode because of one thing. The episode is horrible. It is literally about him becoming a terrible father and no spoilers, but if you think there will be a story, a resolution, absolutely anything interesting. You will be mistaken.

I'm serious when I say this is a waste of time. Because even the color code, the slow dialogue, the emptiness.... It is what this episode is. Just a waste.

2/10.

What I can only assume about this episode, is that it was the part of the season that was deemed 'necessary' to establishing Barry's current situation by the showrunners, so we aren't left completely confused in the coming conclusion - but that also means that, in my view, it is difficult to see what the episode even does without seeing what comes after it.

I think this episode will benefit, in future, when the subsequent episodes are out and the season can be watched as a whole. In itself, though, I think this episode is pretty confusing and doesn't have much merit in itself outside some scenes such as the knock at Barry's door.