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The Flash – Season 1, Episode 1 Pilot

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90% Tomatometer 21 Reviews
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.
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The Flash — Season 1, Episode 1

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The Flash bounds from the starting line with a delightful beginning, given a pep in its step by the sparkling charm of star Grant Gustin.

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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
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Alan Sepinwall HitFix 07/25/2018
B+
The lighter and more optimistic tone is unexplored territory that could be tough to navigate at any speed. For the first hour, anyway, The Flash makes it look easy. Go to Full Review Chancellor Agard Entertainment Weekly 07/20/2018
The hour relishes in how awesome it is to be a superhero, which is something not seen in the DC Universe for quite some time. Go to Full Review Scott Von Doviak AV Club 07/19/2018
B+
Early indications are that The Flash is perfectly suited to the small-screen environment. Go to Full Review Emmet Asher-Perrin Reactor 01/09/2019
[T]here's a lot of awkwardness that makes this episode a rushed jump-start. The Flash needs more time to incubate. Go to Full Review Noel Kirkpatrick TV.com 07/26/2018
No matter what The Flash has in store for us, it seems primed to be the most fun show in its class, so I'm eager to see what's next. Go to Full Review Dave Golder SFX Magazine 07/25/2018
4/5
It's a simple, classic origin story, told in a style that embraces its pulpy roots rather than trying to reinvent them as an urban thriller or a relationship drama. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
David Nutter
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns
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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