Last weeksperfectly fine midseason premiereshowed a lot of promise, which tonights episode delivered on.
Dead or Alive is definitely the best episode of the season so far.
It was an immensely fun hour that put Cisco and Iris in the spotlight and allowed them to shine.
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Tonights main plot involves Gypsy, a collector, a.k.a.
a bounty hunter from Earth-19, who has arrived on this Earth intent on apprehending H.R.
broke the law when he came to Earth-Prime.
Wasting no time, Gypsy shows up at S.T.A.R.
Labs to capture Wells.
The big question on everyones mind following their encounter with Gypsy is why H.R.
risked his life to travel to their Earth.
In a nice moment with Cisco, H.R.
So, he traveled here to rewrite his story.
This story can do that.
(Remember when she thought it was okay to make up quotes?
NEXT: Cisco vs.
Gypsy
Instead of turning H.R.
This puts a lot of pressure on Cisco, who doesnt have nearly as much control over his powers.
give a shot to capture Gypsy to prevent the trial by combat from happening.
Obviously, that backfires and only ends up putting more pressure on Cisco because Gypsy takes H.R.
as insurance that Cisco will actually show up to the fight.
Barry explains that he deals with it because he knows Team Flash has his back.
Meanwhile, Kid Flash and Iris track down that arms dealer.
Iris almost gets killed when the arms dealer catches her taking pictures of his stuff.
(Shes forgetting that the future is fluid).
Thankfully, Kid Flash saves her life.
Needless to say, Joe isnt too pleased when he hears about this stunt.
Barry also tries scolding her, and Iris rightfully calls Barry out for being a hypocrite.
This story is going to change lives, she says.
Why do you think youre the only one allowed to do good?
(Iris story in tonights episode further highlights how weak and unimaginative James Guardian storyline is onSupergirl.)
However, Cisco doesnt kill her because thats not how we roll on our Earth.
Instead, shes allowed to return Earth-19 with a bag full of coffee.
Theres a twist, though: H.R.
That night, Cisco goes to see H.R., who is busy recording his thoughts in the Cortex.
You know why I love working here?
Were all making investments in each other, says Cisco.
