Freddy had previously confessed to the murders simply to protect his mother. Character Development
The episode flips the typical slasher script with a major revelation: Freddy Meyers was never actually the killer. [S5E4] Slay Anything
Sara, Ava, and Mick crash a high school reunion to protect the current students from the resurrected killer. Freddy had previously confessed to the murders simply
The rest of the team travels back 15 years to prevent Freddy Meyers from becoming evil in the first place. Key Plot Twists [S5E4] Slay Anything
Critics praised the episode as a highlight of the series, with Den of Geek noting that it conclusively proves why Legends of Tomorrow is such a standout show.
It is revealed that Freddy's mother, Karen, was the one responsible for the original crimes.