: 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.
: 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. [S2E12] Fast Lane
: 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 : The "villain of the week" is Joey
" 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 manages to siphon about 2% of Barry’s
: Iris becomes concerned about Wally West’s illegal drag racing hobby. Her attempt to intervene at a race goes wrong when Tar Pit attacks, leading to Iris being injured by a piece of glass.
: 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.