: Critics from Culturefly and IGN highlighted Tom Cavanagh’s performance as Eobard Thawne, particularly in the tense scenes with Nora, as a major standout.
: The episode succeeds in showing Nora the darker parts of her father’s history, though IGN argued it didn't fully realize its potential for deeper character development beyond the nostalgia. [S5E8] What's Past is Prologue
: Reviewers noted the episode was "fleet-footed," playing fast and loose with time travel rules to keep the action moving toward the upcoming "Elseworlds" crossover. Episode Statistics Viewership : Approximately 1.78 million live viewers. Rating : Average critic rating of 8.31/10 . : Critics from Culturefly and IGN highlighted Tom
The episode received a generally positive response, holding a on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews. While many critics praised its "Flash-tastic" celebratory nature, some noted that it occasionally felt like a "clip show" of previous seasons. Review Highlights Episode Statistics Viewership : Approximately 1