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The Flash

  • TV Series
  • 2014–2023
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
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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    cwesley_graves

    Flash episode 01/16/18

    I am so tired of the lame writing in this show. I can tell these writers are not committed to the plot and development of a true SUPER HERO. Smallville suffered from the same horrible writing. It isn't hard to write for such epic superheroes. The corny dialogue and the weak plots need to stop...PLEASE STOP
    7steve-03935

    This show has gone off the rails

    The first couple of seasons were great. Then the CW does what they do best, ruin shows with P.C. crap.

    The Flash isn't the Flash anymore. It's now the Iris show. Flash is on screen for small amount of time while Iris runs around in the starring role.

    Thanks for ruining the Flash CW. I'm done and hopefully this show is canceled soon.
    9Rob1331

    Great show when it's actually about The Flash!

    The Flash has been one of my favorite superhero shows ever since it first came out. That is until they stopped making the show about The Flash. A few seasons ago they started to feature Iris as the lead character more and more and the quality of the show has dropped ever since. I still watch the show but only because I've been invested for so long. It's not a terrible show, it's just not nearly as good. It's probably time for it to end and it is after next season. The best thing about the show is Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash. He's fantastic and the best Flash to ever grace tv or movies. Even though it hasn't been as good the last few seasons I would still recommend this to any fan of superhero shows.
    9Supermanfan-13

    Please make this show about The Flash again

    I'm a big fan of superhero shows, I even like the ones that most people don't, but The Flash is definitely one of the better ones but it's been getting worse and worse lately because The Flash is barely in it anymore! Like a lot of these reviews have already pointed out...the show has been more focused on Iris lately and I think everyone agreed that that is a huge mistake! Ever since the Crisis Crossover they've put her as pretty much a co-lead and every episode has been among the lowest rated in the series history because of it. Go back to making this show about The Flash because when you did it was great. I absolutely don't mind women as leads in action shows but the CW is getting ridiculous. This is even coming from a liberal who's all about equality but EVERY CW show now has a woman as it's lead now (Supergirl, Catwoman, Stargirl, Legends of Tomorrow and now even The Flash and Black Lightening are all about girl power. They even have a Kung-Fu remake coming and they changed the lead to a woman in that too. I mean WTF? Every woman is portrayed as smart and tough while the men are stupid and weak. Most of them like Laurel Lance & Catwoman look so ridiculous in their fight scenes. It doesn't look like their kicks would hurt a 3-year old but a grown man goes flying or knocked out from a hit that again, wouldn't hurt a child. Again, having women as leads is great but now every show has the women as a bad a** and the men as weak and incompetent.
    8claire641

    Season 6....

    I used to love this show. Yes, there were a few dumb lines and scenes, but overall, it was good. I liked all the characters and everything about the show. However, season 6 was absolutely horrible. I couldn't get through the first episode of that season. This show is a good example as to why it can be a good thing to quit while you're ahead. The producers make the same plot with the same result over and over again. There is only so many times that you can do that without the show getting boring. It was good before.

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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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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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