The episode is structured around a series of "losses" that challenge Barry's identity and sanity:
: The facility is declared a radiation hazard and permanently shut down, depriving the team of their central hub. [S8E2] Armageddon, Part 2
: Barry faces a minor meta-threat in Xotar, but the real danger is his own mind. He experiences blackouts, during which he nearly attacks his friends and, later, appears to terrorize the city with speed lightning. The Despero Dilemma The episode is structured around a series of
: Barry is suspended from the CCPD by Kristen Kramer due to an investigation into his alleged connection to Joseph Carver. [S8E2] Armageddon, Part 2