[s5e8] What's Past Is Prologue -

: 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.

is the 100th episode of The Flash , originally airing on December 4, 2018. It serves as a commemorative milestone that balances a trip down memory lane with the urgent need to defeat the season’s "Big Bad," Cicada. Critical Consensus [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 . : The episode succeeds in showing Nora the

: Includes guest stars Michelle Harrison, John Wesley Shipp, and Teddy Sears. Critical Consensus : Reviewers noted the episode was

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