We finally see all the groundwork for Ray/Rory/Snart/Sara play out this ep, and it was totally worth the journey (tedious though it may have felt at times). Without that, Rory bringing himself out of the brain-washing, Ray staying optimistic even in light of his death, Rory sacrificing himself to save Ray, Sara going with Snart to save Rory and Snart ultimately saving Rory, all of that would have felt forced/unearned. This self-sacrificial chain was oddly humorous yet heart-felt. They're adults who've circled the sun for several decades and don't need the cheesy speeches to do the right thing. They just do it and top it off with the perfect comment such as "there are no strings on me".
Odds and ends:
The entire Occulus scene was the most powerful of the series. Score: 9.5
Odds and ends:
- Shouldn't they return 2166Carter to his time? He can't stay with currentKendra, right?
- Good thing they kept Eobard Thawne's time bubble.
- I see what you did there, show, with Jax telling presentStein about roofie-ing him.
- Rip's wife and son are LoT's Nora Allen.
- Thanagar!
The entire Occulus scene was the most powerful of the series. Score: 9.5