: Thawne reveals Nora can save herself by entering the Negative Speed Force . However, Nora refuses, choosing to be erased as a hero rather than become corrupted by the same rage that fuels Thawne.
: In a scene praised for the performances of Grant Gustin and Candice Patton, Nora shares one final embrace with Barry and Iris before disintegrating into temporal energy. Major Status Quo Changes
: By directing Nora to destroy Cicada’s dagger in the past, Thawne successfully erases the very object that suppressed his powers and kept him imprisoned in 2049. The Flash - Season 5Eps22
: Captain David Singh is promoted to Chief of Police and names Joe West as his successor. In a major reveal, Singh also confirms he has known Barry is The Flash for a long time.
The Season 5 finale of The Flash , titled "," is widely considered one of the series' most emotional episodes, primarily due to its heart-wrenching conclusion and major shifts in the status quo. The Endgame of Eobard Thawne : Thawne reveals Nora can save herself by
: The episode’s "stinger" shows the future newspaper headline in the Time Vault changing: the "Crisis" originally scheduled for 2024 has been moved up five years to 2019 . The Flash finale recap: Season 5, Episode 22
The destruction of the dagger creates a new timeline, which leads to the most devastating moment of the season: Nora West-Allen begins to fade from existence. Major Status Quo Changes : By directing Nora
: As the dagger fades from existence in the future, Thawne regains his speed just moments before his scheduled execution, leading to a high-stakes battle against the entire Team Flash. Nora’s Tragic Departure