: Wrestling with the fear of losing Iris to the future he saw, Barry briefly considers the unthinkable—killing Grodd. Ultimately choosing hope, he later proposes to Iris in their candlelit apartment.

: Jesse Quick decides she wants to stay on Earth-1 to be with Wally, despite her father’s initial (and dishonest) attempts to convince her otherwise. Easter Eggs and Teasers

Critics generally praised the episode for its improved pace compared to the previous week, noting that the combination of multiple speedsters and the Grodd/Solovar fight felt like "vintage speedster action". You can find more detailed reviews and recaps at Den of Geek and Entertainment Weekly .

Amidst the "Planet of the Apes" chaos, several key relationships reached new levels:

: Grodd attempts a devastating first strike by mind-controlling a military general to launch nuclear missiles at Central City.