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The Flash

  • TV Series
  • 2014–2023
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
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7.5/10
377K
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Grant Gustin in The Flash (2014)
After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.
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After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City.

  • Creators
    • Greg Berlanti
    • Geoff Johns
    • Andrew Kreisberg
  • Stars
    • Grant Gustin
    • Candice Patton
    • Danielle Panabaker
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    377K
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    POPULARITY
    249
    3
    • Creators
      • Greg Berlanti
      • Geoff Johns
      • Andrew Kreisberg
    • Stars
      • Grant Gustin
      • Candice Patton
      • Danielle Panabaker
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 31 wins & 99 nominations total

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    Grant Gustin
    Grant Gustin
    • Barry Allen…
    • 2014–2023
    Candice Patton
    Candice Patton
    • Iris West-Allen…
    • 2014–2023
    Danielle Panabaker
    Danielle Panabaker
    • Caitlin Snow…
    • 2014–2023
    Carlos Valdes
    Carlos Valdes
    • Cisco Ramon…
    • 2014–2021
    Jesse L. Martin
    Jesse L. Martin
    • Joe West…
    • 2014–2023
    Tom Cavanagh
    Tom Cavanagh
    • Dr. Harry Wells…
    • 2014–2023
    Danielle Nicolet
    Danielle Nicolet
    • Cecile Horton…
    • 2015–2023
    Kayla Compton
    Kayla Compton
    • Allegra Garcia…
    • 2019–2023
    Brandon McKnight
    Brandon McKnight
    • Chester P. Runk
    • 2019–2023
    Hartley Sawyer
    Hartley Sawyer
    • Ralph Dibny…
    • 2017–2020
    Keiynan Lonsdale
    Keiynan Lonsdale
    • Wally West…
    • 2015–2023
    Patrick Sabongui
    Patrick Sabongui
    • Captain David Singh…
    • 2014–2023
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    Jessica Parker Kennedy
    • Nora West-Allen…
    • 2018–2023
    Rick Cosnett
    Rick Cosnett
    • Detective Eddie Thawne…
    • 2014–2023
    Michelle Harrison
    Michelle Harrison
    • Speed Force…
    • 2014–2023
    John Wesley Shipp
    John Wesley Shipp
    • Henry Allen…
    • 2014–2023
    Jon Cor
    Jon Cor
    • Mark Blaine…
    • 2021–2023
    Stephanie Izsak
    Stephanie Izsak
    • Officer Daisy Korber…
    • 2019–2023
    • Creators
      • Greg Berlanti
      • Geoff Johns
      • Andrew Kreisberg
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    Reviewers say 'The Flash' is lauded for its engaging characters, thrilling action, and emotional storytelling, especially in the early seasons. Grant Gustin's portrayal of Barry Allen is celebrated for its charm and relatability. However, the show is criticized for its declining quality in later seasons, with repetitive plotlines and filler episodes. Iris West's character often draws ire for being annoying and overly dramatic. The shift towards melodrama and away from superhero roots is noted as a significant drawback. Despite these issues, 'The Flash' remains a must-watch for superhero fans, particularly for its strong start and memorable moments.
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    6cseabhi

    It was awesome initally, but fades away soon after

    I was hooked to the season 1, 2 and even 3, 4 but then it gets boring. Liked the action and the concept. Though I do not prefer this kind of genre but then also it was enjoyable. Earlier I would have given the rating as 8 or 9 but as it gets really difficult to watch in later season, I am restricting my self to 6.
    6saveliydalmatov

    Great 1-2 seasons, normal 3-5 seasons, terrible 6-9

    "My name is Barry Allen-and I'm the fastest man on earth..."

    It is this phrase that you remember first in relation to the series. This story has brought a lot of joys and disappointments.

    Let's get this show sorted out quickly. In my personal opinion, you can watch the first 3 seasons with great pleasure, and then it's better to finish. It's not just a matter of lowering the level set by the first seasons, but also that season 3 has an ending that could well end the story (if only 1 branch had just ended, as everyone wanted - and then it would have been fine at all).

    Then there is already a dull sh... Of the good, I only remember season 5 with its some intrigue)

    The last season was most disappointing, its crumpled ending, and the unjustified expectations themselves (only those who watched will understand after all)

    What was good about the series in 3 seasons - a well-presented story (although it's already a bit difficult to talk about season 3, but still), high-quality antagonists (Zoom and Reverse Flash violate the laws of simple villains in trick), high-quality drama (a lot of soulful conversations, as well as sad deaths), plot twists (1x15 is clearly a higher level than the "just superhero" series).

    As a result, we got another great show that went bad at the end.

    Overall Flash Rating : 6/10

    Season 1 - 8/10 Season 2 - 8/10 Season 3 - 7/10 Season 4 - 5/10 Season 5 - 6/10 Season 6 - 4/10 7.8 seasons - I read the description because I'm already tired of it. No more than 4/10 season 9 - 1/10.
    7Mliss49

    Get rid of Nora & Iris!

    These women are pains. Nora is a big cry baby and Iris has been a pain since S1E1
    georgechasapoglou

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    I really liked the first three seasons but since season 4, the show really changed. Season 6 is probably the worst. They have added so many characters that we don't even get to see Barry Allen as the Flash anymore. The last seasons have focused so much on Iris that I started hating the show! P.S. I apologise for bad english, It's not my native language
    7beefakhan

    Excellent start but fades away..

    If you had asked me a couple of years ago what the best super hero TV show at the time was, I would have said The Flash.

    The show started excellently well with a gripping pilot and a good story line. It starts with how Barry Allen becomes The Flash starting with how he gets his powers, then learns how to use/control them and then tries to solve the mystery of his mother's death to avenge his father. Overall season 1 was superb! Season 2 was weak when it comes to the story line but the excitement of seeing new metas, cross over episodes and 'team flash' developing some individual abilities of their own makes watching the season worthwhile.

    Season 3 has been average at best and my rating of flash that started from a full 10 has dropped to 7 over two years. Constant time traveling and meddling with things not only gets confusing in my opinion, but also makes you lose interest.

    I would definitely recommend people to give this show a go (especially if you are a DC fan) but the eventual and constant decline of the show is pretty obvious as you go on with the episodes.

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    • Trivia
      The number 52 appears in every episode of the first season.
    • Goofs
      The interior set of the West residence depicts a two-story building. However, the exterior establishing shots are of a single-story structure.
    • Quotes

      [Season 1 opening]

      Barry Allen: My name is Barry Allen and I'm the fastest man alive. When I was a child, I saw my mother killed by something impossible. My father went to prison for her murder. Then an accident made me the impossible. To the outside world, I'm just an ordinary forensic scientist, but secretly I use my speed to fight crime and find others like me, and one day I'll find who killed my mother and get justice for my father. I am The Flash.

    • Crazy credits
      Each week's opening credits during the voiceover words "fight crime and find others like me" changes to show the previous week's metahuman encounter.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Flash: Chasing Lightning: Carlos Valdes (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Flash Theme
      Written by Blake Neely

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Người Hùng Tia Chớp
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA(Eric Wilkerson)
    • Production companies
      • Berlanti Productions
      • DC Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Television
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      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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