Line #20 Recap/TheFlash2014S3E12Untouchable


1	Wally begins his new training regime under Barry in an attempt to increase his speed, when a Meta with a killer touch makes his presence known in Central City, and Iris could be one of his potential victims.
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3	* AlternateHistory: We learn more about the history of Earth-19. UsefulNotes/AlCapone was Vice President[[note]]Funnily enough, he'd actually appeared a few episodes earlier on ''Series/LegendsOfTomorrow'' and was mayor.[[/note]], gambling is illegal, and UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln is on the one-hundred dollar bill instead of Creator/BenjaminFranklin.
4	* AntagonistTitle: Referring to the VillainOfTheWeek and [[MakeThemRot his powers]].
5	* ArcWords:
6	--> '''Barry:''' Run, Wally, run!
7	* BackForTheDead: Julio Mendez returns, just in time to get the axe from Yorkin.
8	* BadassInDistress: Under any other circumstance, Iris would have been okay, given her quick reaction when trying to knock Yorkin out with a vase. It's too bad any object Yorkin touches instantly disintegrates.
9	* BroughtDownToNormal: Wally is able to negate Yorkin's powers by phasing his blood into Yorkin.
10	* BrutalHonesty: Julian tells Caitlin that everybody should stand up for what he/she did and not make excuses, in regards to his deeds as Alchemy and her deeds as Killer Frost.
11	* TheBusCameBack: Julio Mendez (see above) and Jesse Quick return.
12	* ButForMeItWasTuesday: At first, Joe isn't too concerned about Yorkin, because they have faced worse metahumans before.
13	* ButHeSoundsHandsome: Wally sure loves hearing Kid Flash getting praises.
14	* CelebrityParadox:
15	** Cisco and HR compare Julian and Caitlin working on the corpse of Yorkin's first victim as like watching an episode of ''Series/{{CSI}}''. Creator/MegalynEchikunwoke (WesternAnimation/{{Vixen}}'s Mari [=McCabe=]) was a main cast member on ''Series/CSIMiami'', while Creator/KellyHu (Series/{{Arrow}}'s China White) played a RecurringCharacter on ''Series/{{CSINY}}''.
16	** Cisco quotes ''Literature/TheHungerGames'' ( "May the odds be ever in your favor"). Creator/RobertKnepper (William Tockman) played a villain in the film adaptation's [[Film/TheHungerGamesMockingjay last two films]].
17	* ContinuityNod:
18	** Barry realizes that Yorkin's first two victims are his coworkers from ''Flashpoint''.
19	** When Yorkin barges in on Iris in their loft, she activates the Meta-Alarm app on her phone that Cisco installed in [[Recap/TheFlash2014S3E3Magenta all of Team Flash's phones]]. Later Joe uses the alarm [[ChekhovsBoomerang again]] when the train he is on is headed for a collision.
20	** Barry mentions that Cisco offered to supply Barry and Iris a custom security door like at STAR Labs for their loft, but the two agree that the deadbolts are just fine, [[LampshadeHanging given STAR Labs' many lapses in security.]]
21	** While her daughter is ''[=#TeamKidFlash=]'', Cecile is ''[=#TeamFlash=]'', which makes sense when you remember her admission to Barry from "Who Is Harrison Wells?"
22	-->'''Cecile''': ''(from Who is Harrison Wells?)'' You know I saw the Flash once. I was on my way to the courthouse. He blew past me, it was just a blur of red and a gust of wind. Still ''it was pretty damn cool!''
23	** With the reveal of Yorkin, all but one of the known husks resulting from Alchemy giving people metahuman powers has been accounted for (five husks/Shade, The Rival, Magenta, Yorkin). Julian mentions there's one metahuman still unidentified who he considers it his responsibility to find.
24	** Barry mentions all his mentors to Wally.
25	* ADayInTheLimelight: Wally is given more chances to shine and gain more self-confidence and the ability to phase through solid objects, given that Barry is preparing Wally for the stand off against Savitar for Iris' life.
26	* DemotedToExtra: Julio Mendez, who was one of the PowerTrio of the previous ''[[Series/TheFlash1990 Flash]]'' series. In the Flashpoint timeline, he was KickedUpstairs to be DaChief of CCPD. Now, he's the second VictimOfTheWeek.
27	* DePower: Wally phases through Yorkin, his blood countering Yorkin's powers and rendering him human.
28	* EvilIsPetty: Yorkin goes after everyone who ''wronged'' him (as in, put him behind bars for his criminal deeds) even though it wasn't even in this timeline.
29	* FailureHero: Wally is devastated when Iris is infected by Yorkin.
30	* FandomRivalry: In-universe, the Wests are quite amused that Cecille and her daughter are vocal on discussing which Flash is better.
31	* GottaKillThemAll: Yorkin seems to be after people who are law enforcers in the ''Flashpoint'' timeline.
32	* IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: Julian does this with Caitlin when Killer Frost starts taking over.
33	* ImmuneToBullets: Bullets don't work on Yorkin, as like everything else they just dissintegrate harmlessly.
34	* InsufferableGenius: By working with Julian, Caitlin begins to realize why Barry always complained about sharing an office with him.
35	* InternalReveal: Iris finally lets Joe in on the BadFuture.
36	* ItsAllMyFault:
37	** Wally blames himself when he's not fast enough to stop Yorkin from infecting Iris.
38	** Julian blames himself for giving Yorkin powers in the first place as Alchemy.
39	* MakeThemRot: Clive Yorkin's power causes anything he touches to rot and disintegrate.
40	* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Julian's reaction when learning that Alchemy created Yorkin.
41	* MythologyGag: Clive Yorkin almost killing Iris. In the comics, he was the prime suspect in Iris' murder until it's revealed the true culprit was Eobard Thawne.
42	* NoNameGiven: Yorkin holds the distinction to being the first Meta Cisco [[note]]or anyone, including the writers, for that matter[[/note]] hasn't assigned a nickname to.
43	* NotSoStoic: Iris voices her fears when she and Barry encounter another event from the BadFuture news ticker.
44	* OhCrap: Yorkin, in typical supervillain fashion, loses his cool when he realizes Wally has disabled his powers.
45	* RememberTheNewGuy: The only Flashpoint CCPD officer that Barry actually met in the actual Flashpoint episode was Julio Mendez. The first VictimOfTheWeek and the retired cop turned private investigator made their first appearances here.
46	* RevengeByProxy: Yorkin goes after Iris, figuring watching her die would be more painful for Joe than just his own death.
47	* SayMyName: Barry tries to make Wally call him the "Fastest Man Alive" after their race. It is [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome not shown]] if he succeeds.
48	-->'''Barry:''' What's my name?
49	* SequelHook: TheStinger leads directly into the following episode's plot.
50	* ShipTease: Caitlin asks if Julian would like to join her for drinks to which he enthusiastically responds yes.
51	* TheStinger: Wally is practicing his phasing ability when Jesse arrives from Earth-2, and reveals that Harry's been abducted by Grodd, and she needs help getting him back from Gorilla City.
52	* SuperPoweredEvilSide: When Caitlin taps into her powers to slow down Iris' infection, Killer Frost briefly takes over and considers letting Iris die, until Julian talks her down.
53	* TrueCompanions: After the infection has been contained, Iris thanks Caitlin, knowing full well what she risked to save her life.
54	* UnskilledButStrong: The episode emphasises the fact that Wally has the potential of being Barry's SuperiorSuccessor, being already just as fast as him, but still needs the same training and experience the latter has.
55	* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Guess the girlfriend Julian mentioned in "Shade" is no longer in the picture, given his excitement when Caitlin invites him out for drinks.
56	* WhatTheHellHero: When Joe learns about Iris' death, he lets loose on TheTeam for keeping it from him.
57	* WouldHitAGirl: Yorkin attacks Iris as RevengeByProxy for Joe. His final target is also a retired female cop.
58	* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: When Caitlin worries that she will end up hurting Iris and lose control while trying to fight off the decaying infection with her ice powers, Iris assures Caitlin she believes in her ability to keep Killer Frost at bay.
59	** When Killer Frost does indeed begin taking over Caitlin, Julian is able to talk her down, insisting she's stronger than he was, and unlike him and Alchemy, she can keep Killer Frost from coming forward.

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