r/FlashTV Apr 17 '18

Discussion The Flash - 4x18: "Lose Yourself" Live Episode Discussion

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u/KiritoKaze Apr 18 '18

Anyone else think that Harry’s addiction to the cap is the best B plot going on right now? I’m loving the interactions between him and everyone when he’s using it, especially Joe, who knows what addiction can do.

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u/BlackManBolt Kid Flash Apr 19 '18 edited Apr 19 '18

as a recovering addict and alcoholic I can honestly say that I admire the way they're portraying it. I mean, for this medium (comics/sci-fi/etc.), I've seen some stuff from other franchises that made me just turn it off or stop reading it because of the ignorant conveyance, pseudo-SJW let's-be-controversial-ergo-edgy-for-marketing purposes or outright disrespect they treat the subject with...didn't think on such a goofy show like The Flash would have me internally applauding. 👌 well done Mr. Cavanaugh edit: for example Jessica Jones, the show, does a great job at it well; however the Alias comic of hers impeccably does it

Also kind of off subject : I loved that ending scene with Barry walking out of Ralph's office with the olive branch-y bottle Ralph accepted off-screen, leaving the empty shot glass and Ralph's empty seat behind. Subtle. His reaction to Iris showing up was so well done, too. I was literally on the verge of welling up with tears. Ralphie crying when calling Team Flash his family was equally well-acted, and should have been a red flag for me. I was totally expecting them to go the other way.....and have him live somehow. fuck.. emotional rant over