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S5·E16 Failure Is an Orphan

Episode
Season 5, Episode 16
Air Date
March 12, 2019
Runtime
42 minutes
Director
Viet Nguyen
Writer
Zack Stentz
Score
7/10 (19 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 12, 2019 42 min ★ 7.0/10 · 19 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

With the meta-human cure ready to use, Barry and Team Flash must figure out a way to subdue Cicada long enough to take it. Killer Frost steps in to help with the plan. Meanwhile, Joe eases back into work, and Nora isn’t happy about the way her dad plans to stop Cicada.

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Episode recap

In the episode Failure Is an Orphan from The Flash, the meta-human cure is ready to use. Team Flash must devise a plan to subdue Cicada long enough to administer the cure. Killer Frost assists with the plan to take down Cicada. Meanwhile, Joe returns to work, and Nora expresses her concerns about the plan to stop Cicada.

Barry and Team Flash work together to find a way to capture Cicada. Killer Frost plays a key role in the plan to subdue Cicada. The team's efforts are aimed at stopping Cicada and using the meta-human cure.

Joe's return to work is also a significant aspect of the episode. His easing back into his duties is a notable development. Nora's reaction to the plan to stop Cicada is also explored, highlighting her concerns about the approach.

The episode focuses on the team's efforts to capture Cicada and use the meta-human cure. The return of Joe to work and Nora's concerns about the plan to stop Cicada are also significant plot points. The episode's focus on the team's efforts to stop Cicada and the personal dynamics within the team are central to the narrative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 16 of The Flash air?

Season 5, Episode 16 ('Failure Is an Orphan') originally aired on March 12, 2019.

How long is Season 5 Episode 16 ('Failure Is an Orphan')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.

What happens in The Flash Season 5 Episode 16?

With the meta-human cure ready to use, Barry and Team Flash must figure out a way to subdue Cicada long enough to take it. Killer Frost steps in to help with the plan. Meanwhile, Joe eases back into work, and Nora isn’t happy about the way her dad plans to stop Cicada....

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