The anachronism this time around isn't an intentional machination, just some dumb luck, as Elvis buys a guitar enchanted with the mysterious sixth totem. At first, I was unsure about the idea of Elvis' musical abilities being due to supernatural effects, but the episode does allow him to show off his own chops by episode's end. Even when the presence is there, the episode undermines any potential insult by playing it up as a deep and profound connection with Elvis' long lost twin brother. I'm not sure if Elvis actually had a twin, but it came off as a random nod to "The Identical" to me.
Speaking of, while Elvis doesn't fight any mummies, ghosts are the villain du jour. Both are undead, so it's something, right?
Sadly, while the ghosts certainly look creepy (the effects crew did a stellar job on that front) they don't really have any sort of menace. They lurk, but that's about it. The episode does say that the town eventually goes insane as a result of their presence, but they seem pretty chill all things considered.
It is a bit odd seeing Ray play the skeptic, albeit briefly. I get it. He's a scientist, so on paper he should be dismissive of the paranormal. On the other hand, he's the Atom and this is the Arrowverse. The episode doesn't dwell on it too much and it seems like it was more of a means to a joke than an actual plot quirk, but it still felt a little odd to me.
On other fronts, Wally is showing himself to be a great addition to the team. Not only does his personality bounce well off of others, but the episode does a good job of showcasing his storybreaker power and also mining the imbalance for laughs. More than once, the team decides to embark on some fetch quest, only to have Wally zip over and bring it right back in a matter of seconds. It was an interesting subversion of usual Legends endeavors.
Is it odd that one of my favorite parts of the episode is Mick saying goodbye to his rat. The funeral was played for laughs, but at the same time, Ray did a great job of delivering a sincere eulogy that also acknowledged the other losses that the team has faced this year. It wasn't the most active role for Mick, but what it lacked in time, it made up for in emotional weight.
Nate and Amaya's relationship also adds a bit of feel to the episode, though maybe not as much as the writers would have hoped. The fact that the two were able to dance together and kiss in 1950's Memphis without raising any eyebrows was pretty impressive, though. I have to give them that.
All in all, this episode was average at best. It had some good parts, to be sure, but it didn't have the energy or charm of some of the other episodes. The plot did move forward a little, but not as much as it could have. Hopefully, the next episode is able to pick up the slack. The number of remaining episodes continue to dwindle as we enter the final four.
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