'Legends of Tomorrow' Recap: Playing Russian Roulette

We’re out of the ‘70s and into the '80s on this week’s Legends of Tomorrow. No leg-warmers or neon t-shirts on display yet, but the team does dive right into the middle of the Cold War, we meet a new Time Master, and all the elements are in place for the introduction of another villain from the comic book world.

The Plot
The team’s Pentagon heist in 1986 goes bad, allowing Chronos to catch up with them as they track Vandal Savage to the Soviet Union. Rip gets an offer from Time Master Druce (Martin Donovan), who was traveling with Chronos: Give up and everyone gets to go back home. It’s a double-cross and Jax is injured as the team clashes with the bounty hunter. Meanwhile, Ray and Leonard go undercover to find out what Dr. Vostok (Stephanie Corneliussen) is doing for Savage. Turns out, she’s working with Savage and they’re trying to create a new Firestorm. Dr. Stein and Mick are captured by the Soviets.

Ray and Leonard
The Atom/Cold interplay may be the most fun pairing on the show. Currently, it’s weighted a bit too much in favor of Cold — he demonstrates his suaveness in Russia like he demonstrated his thieving skills back at Savage’s '70s pad — but his pained expression whenever Ray does get one up on him is a joy to behold. Hopefully, there are many more Cyrano de Bergerac moments to come in the future.