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Season 1 – The Flash

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At 11, Barry Allen's life changed completely when his mother died in a freak accident and his innocent father was convicted of her murder. Now a crime-scene investigator, his dedication to learn the truth about his mother's death drives him to follow up on every new scientific advancement and urban legend. When his latest obsession -- a particle accelerator heralded as a world-changing invention -- causes an explosion, it creates a freak storm and Barry is struck by lightning. He awakes from a coma nine months later with the power of superspeed. When he learns that others who have gained powers use them for evil, he dedicates himself to protecting the innocent, while still trying to solve the older mystery.
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The Flash benefits from its purposefully light atmosphere, making it a superhero show uniquely geared toward genre fans as well as novices.

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Shadow and Act Staff Shadow and Act 09/15/2022
I feel confident that the relatively young cast is getting lessons in Acting 201 by the master thespian that Martin understatedly is... Go to Full Review Vinnie Mancuso Observer 07/23/2018
It does something that really no other superhero show or movie has done in a while, and that's make being superhero look really... enjoyable. Go to Full Review David Fear Rolling Stone 06/26/2018
Like Arrow, this series nails the feel of a vintage comic book without being cheesy or cheap, and the more classic Flash supervillains it introduces (Captain Boomerang, Pied Piper, Reverse Flash), the speedier it climbs up viewer's must-see lists. Go to Full Review Peter Counter That Shelf 08/13/2024
If you’re tired of superhero adaptations bleeding seriousness to the point of near self-parody then The Flash is for you. Also for fans of other CW DC adaptations like Smallville and Arrow can expect more of the winning formula. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media 02/12/2020
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The Flash is off to a solid start. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today 09/16/2019
The plot bumbles here and there, not with a whoosh, but more banal television thunk, thunk, oops. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Fetti T @Fetti918 6d A well-told story and an impressive scientific backbone to ground the supernatural nature of the show makes CW's The Flash a great watch, even if the below par CGI and formulaic delivery can grate at times. See more Brenden D @WestWardReviews Mar 20 Solid Premiere Season With A Brilliant Cast With Plenty Of Chemistry Tons Of Laughs, Hype Action, Great World Building, And A Great "Right Under Your Noses" Enemy's And Harrison Wells/SThawnee Played Perfectly By Tom Cavanagh. Grant Gustin Is Brilliant As Barry Carlos Valdes Brings The Humor Jesse Brings Plenty Of Gravitas Some Logic Issues With The Inconsistencies With Super Speed And The Villain's Plot, But A Great First Season Experience. Some Fun Winks & References. A 8.3-8.55/10 Must See For Comic Fans See more Evan V. @Evan-Vaughan_Offical Mar 15 95% The first few seasons of The Flash redefined superhero television, alongside shows like Daredevil and Arrow. Do not perfect, this is still a great season of a pretty decent show. Even if the quality dwindled overtime. See more Tyler C @D.K.F4life Feb 19 Horribly and I mean horribly inconsistent. The Flash almost has nothing to offer but messed up storylines and bad acting. The shots change, the plot holes are black holes, and the acting...... (N.I.S.M?) Need I say More? See more Tristan W. @RT49075740 Feb 15 season 1 Episode 15, they should have allowed it to when he ran into the speedforce after the tsunami that he went back to that timeline to stop the tsunami and stopped Martin bc after thus Episode nothing is the same See more Isabella C. @queenizzy Dec 29 I love how the flash care about his mom, his father and everyone around him his kid Iris Wes. I just love it See more Read all reviews
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Grant Gustin

Barry Allen

Candice Patton

Iris West

Rick Cosnett

Eddie Thawne

Danielle Panabaker

Caitlin Snow

Carlos Valdes

Cisco Ramon

Tom Cavanagh

Dr. Harrison Wells

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2014 Pilot Orphaned by tragedy and raised by his best friend's father, brilliant CSI Barry Allen gains powers when lightning strikes him during a freak storm; when another meta-human attacks the city, Barry puts his powers to the test. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2014 Fastest Man Alive Barry experiences a setback while pursuing robbers; Joe is upset with Barry for taking the law into his own hands; Iris becomes more intrigued by the "red streak." Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 21, 2014 Things You Can't Outrun Barry and the team track The Mist -- a dangerous new meta-human with toxic gas powers; Joe decides to visit Henry in jail; Eddie and Iris continue to conceal their relationship. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2014 Going Rogue A villain named Leonard Snart (Wentworth Miller) gets his hands on a "cold" gun -- which could kill Barry; Joe gives Iris the silent treatment. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 11, 2014 Plastique Gen. Eiling (Clancy Brown) and the Army take over the case after a bomb goes off downtown, drawing Joe's suspicion; after refusing to stop writing about "the streak," Iris receives a visit from the Flash. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 18, 2014 The Flash Is Born A new meta-human is able to turn himself into girded steel; Cisco has a plan to take Tony down; Iris gets in trouble over her blog on Flash; Joe seeks Dr. Wells help in solving Nora Allen's murder. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 25, 2014 Power Outage The Flash goes up against Blackout, a metahuman who can harness electricity; Tockman takes several people inside the police department hostage. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2014 Flash vs. Arrow Barry is thrilled when a case brings Oliver, Diggle and Felicity to Central City; a metahuman named Ray Bivolo -- who causes people to lose control of their emotions -- infects Barry; Eddie wants a task force to stop the Flash, infuriating Iris. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2014 The Man in the Yellow Suit Barry enjoys holiday traditions with Joe and Iris -- and is faced with his nemesis; a touching moment with Iris is interrupted by Eddie's arrival. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 20, 2015 Revenge of the Rogues Leonard Snart returns to Central City with a new partner, a plan to steal a multi-million dollar painting -- and to abduct someone close to Barry; Iris deals with Barry's confession. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 27, 2015 The Sound and the Fury Dr. Wells' former protegee -- who can manipulate sound waves -- returns to seek revenge; Iris starts a new job; Joe asks Eddie for a favor -- and asks him to keep it a secret. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 3, 2015 Crazy for You Caitlin takes Barry out to a karaoke bar, hoping they both meet someone new; Cisco thinks about Hartley's dangerous proposition; Henry's snooping gets him into trouble. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 10, 2015 The Nuclear Man Barry and the team realize they must pursue Ronnie after he attacks a physicist; Barry struggles to balance his new relationship and his responsibilities as the Flash; Joe asks Cisco for help investigating Nora Allen's murder. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 17, 2015 Fallout Caitlin is thrilled to have her fiance back after an explosion separates Ronnie and Dr. Stein; Mason Bridge tells Iris that something mysterious is going on at S.T.A.R. labs; Barry receives important information about time travel. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 17, 2015 Out of Time Mark Mardon, also known as the Weather Wizard, targets Joe, who shot Mark's brother, Clyde; Cisco starts to wonder if Joe was right about Dr. Wells; Linda, Barry, Eddie and Iris wind up on an awkward double date. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 24, 2015 Rogue Time Leonard Snart returns -- this time with his younger sister as well as Heat Wave -- to wreak havoc on the city. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 31, 2015 Tricksters A villain mimics a criminal mastermind known as The Trickster (Mark Hamill) -- who has been imprisoned for 20 years; Henry is abducted; Iris turns to Eddie for help with a case; flashbacks reveal how Dr. Wells developed the particle accelerator. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 14, 2015 All Star Team Up Felicity Smoak and Ray Palmer come to Starling City seeking help with Ray's suit; a metahuman named Brie Larvin (Emily Kinney) releases deadly robotic bees; a group dinner does not go as planned. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 21, 2015 Who Is Harrison Wells? Joe and Cisco go to Starling City where they ask Capt. Lance for help with their investigation into Dr. Wells; the Black Canary asks Cisco for a favor; Barry is faced with a foe who can transform himself into anyone he touches. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 28, 2015 The Trap Cisco uses himself as prey in a trap he sets up for Wells with Barry, Caitlin and Joe; Eddie's decision about Iris leaves Joe unsettled. Details Episode 21 Aired May 5, 2015 Grodd Lives Barry deals with the latest threat from the Reverse Flash; Dr. Wells distracts the team by releasing Grodd on the city; Iris and Barry have a serious talk. Details Episode 22 Aired May 12, 2015 Rogue Air Barry reaches out to Capt. Cold (Wentworth Miller) for help as Wells gains the upper hand, even though Joe and Caitlin think Cold can't be trusted; Arrow (Stephen Amell) and Firestorm (Robbie Amell) arrive to assist Barry. Details Episode 23 Aired May 19, 2015 Fast Enough Barry is presented with a life-altering choice; Dr. Martin Stein and Ronnie return to help the S.T.A.R. Labs team. Details

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The Flash — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Glen Winter, Dermott Downs, Ralph Hemecker, David Nutter, Kevin Tancharoen
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Aaron Helbing, Alison Schapker, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Grainne Godfree, Todd Helbing, Kai Wu, Katherine Walczak, Brooke Eikmeier, Geoff Johns, Ben Sokolowski
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2014
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