[s2e12] Fast: Lane

: A notable lighter moment occurs when Barry speed-reads thick textbooks to help Harry close the breaches, making him an "instant expert" in Earth-2 physics.

: Critics from PopMatters and Fangirlish noted the parallel between Joe’s protective nature toward Iris and Wally and Harry’s desperate attempts to save Jesse. [S2E12] Fast Lane

: The "villain of the week" is Joey Monteleone, a meta-human who can transform into liquid asphalt (Tar Pit). He targets the men who attempted to kill him during the particle accelerator explosion. : A notable lighter moment occurs when Barry

" Fast Lane " is the 12th episode of the second season of , which originally aired on February 2, 2016. The episode centers on the moral dilemma of Harry Wells (Earth-2 Harrison Wells), who is forced to choose between his loyalty to Team Flash and saving his daughter, Jesse Quick, from Zoom. Key Plot Points He targets the men who attempted to kill

: Harry Wells strikes a deal with Zoom to steal Barry’s speed in exchange for Jesse's life. He manages to siphon about 2% of Barry’s speed using a hidden device, which later causes Barry to be just slow enough to fail in protecting Iris.

: Riddled with guilt after Iris is hurt, Harry confesses his betrayal to the team. Joe West’s immediate reaction is to punch Harry and lock him in the Pipeline.

: Despite the betrayal, Barry convinces the team that they should help Harry save his daughter. The episode ends with the team preparing to travel to Earth-2. Development and Themes