The Flash Season 5 Finale: What Does The Ending Really Mean?

3. The Death Of Vibe

The finale also saw one of Team Flash's longest-standing members lose a major part of himself, as Cisco Ramon officially said goodbye to his superheroic alter-ego Vibe.

Sick of being defined by his ability to open breaches, not to mention the constant lying to his girlfriend Kamilla Hwang, he decided to take the metahuman cure in the episode's closing moments, tearfully telling Caitlin how he was scared but hopeful for his new chapter.

All season long, Cisco has questioned his identity and found himself wondering if his ability to vibe overshadowed his brains and, after his uneasy reunion with Thawne confirmed his concerns, it made sense that he wanted to start afresh without powers.

Unfortunately, this does raise some concerns about the character's future on The Flash. Over the past few months, rumours have suggested that actor Carlos Valdes may be leaving the show next season and, after his somewhat emotional farewell to Vibe seemed to include a parting gift to Caitlin, it's looking like those rumours have become a reality.

Speaking of Caitlin...