In the Season 4 premiere of The Flash , titled the show undergoes a "soft reboot" to move away from the dark themes of the previous season and return to its lighter, more hopeful roots. Plot Summary: The Flash Returns
: When Wally fails to stop the Samuroid, Iris allows herself to be captured, betting that her life being in danger will snap Barry back to reality. The plan works; Barry recovers his mind, dons a new suit, and saves her. Key Character Developments The Flash Season 4 Episode 1 Review: The Flash Reborn The Flash: 4Г—1
: Despite Iris's initial resistance, Cisco uses a modified "Speed Force bazooka" and a Quark Sphere to pull Barry out of the Speed Force. In the Season 4 premiere of The Flash
: Barry returns with a beard and a scrambled mind, spouting gibberish and drawing strange symbols on walls. Cisco's attempt to translate these symbols results in the nonsensical phrase, "This house is bitchin'" . Key Character Developments The Flash Season 4 Episode