Family is a key word in the title of the episode.
A good person is beaten, while the father of another character is loyal, but not shown as a heroic character. That is something dark and notable.
The moment where someone admits they were beaten as a child should never be taken lightly.
WB did a good job having that moment as a moment of acting and exposition, rather than shown visually. I don't know how many kids are beaten by their children. Hopefully, less now. But this show is supposed to be accessible for kids. (I think. Comics whatever.)
Loyalty to ones family can be a key aspect of that relationship as well. Captain Cold is loyal to his son even to killing those who oppose his son Paul Verehoeven collaborator, Michael Ironside would be a welcome lead to Gotham.
The fact that Heat Wave and Captain Cold who previously teamed up are opposite could be used for thematic purposes as well.
Also note that Barry is a part of a step family, one with cops opposed to Heat Wave who was born on the wrong side of the law, but still a good guy.
Barry impersonates a criminal albeit with stereotypes this episode.
What did step family discuss?
Thermite
Kaitlin and Jay
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