[s3e8] Starting Now Apr 2026

: Gene executes a masterful "performance" to trap Barry. He leads Barry to believe he is in danger, ultimately luring him into a trap set by Jim Moss that results in Barry's arrest.

: In a harrowing rescue mission in Bolivia, Hank escapes captivity and rescues Cristobal from a conversion therapy setup. Critical Reception

: Sally experiences a dark turning point when she kills an attacker in self-defense, leading her to flee back to her hometown of Joplin.

Barry S3E8: \"starting now\" (Season 3 Finale) - TV Obsessive

: After a season of seeking redemption, Barry is finally cornered. Albert Nguyen, a former Marine buddy now working with the FBI, confronts him while he is burying a body. In a moment of mercy, Albert tells Barry the cycle of killing has to stop— "starting now" —giving the episode its title.

Critics praised the episode for Bill Hader’s direction and acting, particularly his wordless expression of horror and guilt during the desert confrontation. The finale is often described as a tragic culmination where Barry’s past finally catches up to him, shifting the series from a dark comedy toward a pure tragedy.