[s6e10] Marathon Online

Critics noted the introduction of a "spiffy new title sequence" and praised the show's improved tone management. While some viewers found the episode "boring" or "basic" due to its slower pace compared to the crossover, others appreciated its "intriguing and emotional" focus on character development over spectacle. Community Perspectives

"Marathon" effectively transitions Iris West-Allen from a supporting love interest back to her roots as a fearless investigative journalist. [S6E10] Marathon

: The episode concludes with a striking cliffhanger: Iris is pulled into a mirror by silver arms, signaling the arrival of a new iteration of Mirror Master. Visuals & Tone Critics noted the introduction of a "spiffy new

: Carlos Valdes delivers a standout performance as Cisco Ramon, who is reeling from the loss of friends like Harry Wells and Jesse Quick. His regret over taking the metahuman cure—believing he could have saved lives if he were still Vibe—adds a layer of tragic irony to his arc. The Rise of Black Hole : The episode concludes with a striking cliffhanger:

“"Marathon" deals with the fallout of Crisis while setting up the second half of the season... it manages to be more gripping and heartfelt than that boring, anticlimactic waste of a crossover was.” Geeks + Gamers · 6 years ago