The Flash Season 5 Episode 16 Failure Is an Orphan

After a brief hiatus, The Flash returns with its sixteenth episode of season five, entitled "Failure Is an Orphan." The episode starts with Barry teaming up with his daughter Nora to find a way to stop Cicada II. As they continue to work together, they come up with a plan to use some high-tech devices that could be the key to their success.

However, things don't go as they had hoped, and they soon realize that their plan has failed. As they regroup and try to come up with a new strategy, they are interrupted by the return of an old enemy - King Shark. This time, though, King Shark isn't the biggest threat they face. Nora finally reveals the truth about her secret deal with Eobard Thawne.

The reveal causes a rift between Barry and Nora, but they must put their differences aside when Cicada II appears once again. This time, she's going after the metahumans of Central City. The team is forced to act fast, but with no clear strategy in place, it seems like they are bound to fail. Or are they?

As the team scrambles to come up with a plan, they are hit with a huge setback when their equipment malfunctions. They must find a way to fix it before it's too late. Meanwhile, Barry takes a big risk to keep Cicada II and her dagger away from the other metahumans.

Elsewhere, Caitlin and Killer Frost have their hands full when a new villain arrives in town. While trying to stop her, they learn some shocking information that could change everything. As the episode comes to a close, the team makes a big realization that could help them finally defeat Cicada II.

"Failure Is an Orphan" is a powerful episode that showcases the strength of the team as they come together to face one of their biggest challenges yet. With emotions running high and the stakes even higher, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.