The Flash (2014)

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  1. YahBoiG
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    Season 1 was phenomenal! I loved how we learned more about the character in every episode! "The Flash" had tons of action, comedy and romantic moments. I loved the Green Arrow cameos as well! Super excited for season 2!
  2. Bagel765
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    The Flash is probably the best show that I've ever watched and is a masterpiece showing the complex life of a superhero. The audience will get to see Barry Allen dealing with life's challenges along with the hard life of a crimefighting speedster.
  3. jennt23
    Oct 8, 2014
    7
    All in all, the show is, honestly, rife with cliches that borrow heavily from other superhero-oriented shows. The main character's life is rife with easily mined personal tragedy, the woman he's clearly in love with is oblivious to this and the only one who doesn't know his superhero identity, and the slightly too charismatic scientist predictably has confusing secret motivations that mayAll in all, the show is, honestly, rife with cliches that borrow heavily from other superhero-oriented shows. The main character's life is rife with easily mined personal tragedy, the woman he's clearly in love with is oblivious to this and the only one who doesn't know his superhero identity, and the slightly too charismatic scientist predictably has confusing secret motivations that may or may not be sinister. That said, Barry Allen is a likable guy that most people would probably find agreeable in real life. He finds the right balance between believably awkward and slightly too adorable, yet manages to almost convincingly punch up the drama when required. I have no arguments with the casting and each actor seems to believably portray their slightly cliched characters convincingly. It's engaging enough to hold my interest and I can see it getting better as the actors settle in to their personas.… Expand
  4. jacob4
    Jan 10, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awesome show for all the D.C. superhero fans out there. This show brings to life the iconic Flash and all his iconic villains. It's more family friendly and funnier than Arrow, and more amazing with the special effects. This show even portrays the Flash's villains as normal humans before they became villains. For Example, Caitlin Snow will soon become Killer Frost, Dr. Harrison Wells and Eddie Thawne will become Professor Zoom, Cisco Ramon might become Vibe, etc. This show gives you foreshadowing of iconic events and characters from the comic books that will be brought to life on the small screen. A must see for all those superhero nerds.… Expand
  5. mksmith76g
    Nov 30, 2014
    9
    Wonderful show for all ages if you like superhero's you can't help but to like this show. The parts are well developed and the show has a solid plot. This show is fine for the whole family something that is missing due to the content of many of today's TV shows.
  6. mustafa18182
    Jan 3, 2015
    9
    The Flash it a great series for people who enjoy comics and those who don't. The fact that every episode ends with a cliffhanger makes you want to come back next week to see what'll happen. Some of the characters in the Flash are quite suspicious yet prove claim to be on the "good side." The fact is Barry Allen isn't extraordinary he was just lucky so you can easily relate to the show.The Flash it a great series for people who enjoy comics and those who don't. The fact that every episode ends with a cliffhanger makes you want to come back next week to see what'll happen. Some of the characters in the Flash are quite suspicious yet prove claim to be on the "good side." The fact is Barry Allen isn't extraordinary he was just lucky so you can easily relate to the show.

    All in all the show is one of my favorite and recommend you start watching it right away.    … Expand
  7. MatthewTimmins1
    Feb 11, 2015
    9
    First I would like to say that I have enjoyed watching The Flash because of it's twists and turns, with the amazing plot and its action packed characters. The only bad thing with this program is that it sometimes has giant cliffhangers some of which don't make any sense but it is also a good thing because most of the cliffhangers leave you on the edge of your seat and makes you want toFirst I would like to say that I have enjoyed watching The Flash because of it's twists and turns, with the amazing plot and its action packed characters. The only bad thing with this program is that it sometimes has giant cliffhangers some of which don't make any sense but it is also a good thing because most of the cliffhangers leave you on the edge of your seat and makes you want to watch more. All in all i think think that The Flash is a really good program and i hope to see more in the further.… Expand
  8. imhellspawn12
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    I have been looking for this show for a while now and the first episode was awesome i see a good future for the flash and would love to see a crossover episode between arrow and the flash where both of their cases intersect each others.
  9. HealingToolbox1
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Director David Nutter has a cinema-TV superhero resume longer than my arm. His expertise is evident in the crafting of segments. As in the Old X-files, each 10 minute segment has an unusual internal integrity of mood while remaining integrated with segments fore and aft. I appreciate David's wonderful craft here and in many other aspects.

    I was hoping for something like the 2014    Director David Nutter has a cinema-TV superhero resume longer than my arm. His expertise is evident in the crafting of segments. As in the Old X-files, each 10 minute segment has an unusual internal integrity of mood while remaining integrated with segments fore and aft. I appreciate David's wonderful craft here and in many other aspects.

    I was hoping for something like the 2014 Marvel superhero movies, more upbeat, less Dark Knight, so this worked for me. The Metacritic review summary is very educational about the writerly challenges this show is taking on with a "goody two shoes" hero. I say, "Go for it" and keep the Captain America movies as your guiding light.    … Expand
  10. flametail23
    Dec 14, 2014
    8
    This show is the best superhero show on tv in my opinion. I have enjoyed all 9 episodes that have aired very much. Plus the Flash is one of my favourite super heroes.
    8/10
  11. mraei
    Feb 4, 2015
    9
    What I really like is how the Flash character was recreated for our time; yes the Flash is still white, but the person who adopted him is Black and so is the girl he has a crush on. The smart guy is Latino. I would say that that is the way TV shows and movies should be.

    As for the content, I was a huge fan when I was a kid, and this show unlike the movies from the 90s, did not disappoint.
  12. manofthemoon
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    If you love "Arrow", you'll love "The Flash". Same structure and style, although there are more jokes, CW have got it right again in terms of superhero shows. DC take note when you come to make your films. Recommended.
  13. AvantGuardian
    Jan 5, 2015
    7
    Prior to the premiere of "The Flash" which is written by the writers of "Arrow" they kept insisting that Flash would take a different approach than Arrow and be lighter and more upbeat. Well, they did, and unfortunately because of this, the show suffers from quite a few things that Arrow does not, namely, its really predictable and not as serious or "cool" as it could be. That being said,Prior to the premiere of "The Flash" which is written by the writers of "Arrow" they kept insisting that Flash would take a different approach than Arrow and be lighter and more upbeat. Well, they did, and unfortunately because of this, the show suffers from quite a few things that Arrow does not, namely, its really predictable and not as serious or "cool" as it could be. That being said, when it comes to the writers that bring you Arrow, one of the best shows on TV, how bad could it be? Not bad at all actually. The Flash is fun to watch and is highly reminiscent of CW's Smallville, While the Flash certainly is more kid friendly than Arrow, it's still worth checking out to see if it's not too watered down for your tastes.… Expand
  14. supermann234
    Dec 29, 2014
    7
    This is a pretty good TV series which is interesting. If you like superheroes, you should watch this TV series. This is highly recommended. The special effects were not bad too.
  15. OpinionatedGuy
    May 25, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If someone asks me why I love superheroes, I’ll let them watch this show because The Flash has everything I love in a superhero movie or a TV show. It’s fun. It’s straight out from the comic books. It’s emotional. All of those three things wrapped into one show.

    Sure, the show does have some of the cliched superhero tropes like the “I can’t tell I am a superhero to my love interest” trope. But it doesn’t matter, The Flash is a superhero TV show done right.

    As this show airs on a network that sells its stars with looks over acting, this show had some really great performances that their looks don’t matter. As the season progressed, Grant Gustin became Barry Allen. He sold it as the lovable nerdy superhero that everyone loves including myself. Tom Cavanagh did an excellent job as Harrison Wells/Eobard Thawne, a helpful yet manipulative villain. Jesse L. Martin is the best actor in the show as he plays Joe West, Barry Allen’s adoptive son. His acting has basically elevated everyone’s acting when he is in a scene, even those actors are really good at acting without him. Honorable mention goes to Carlos Valdes who plays Cisco, the audience surrogate of the show. There is one episode in which Cisco finds out Harrison Wells is the bad guy all along and it’s not actually Wells but a man from the future named Eobard Thawne who despises The Flash. Knowing Cisco is going to die and cries, Thawne kills him. It’s really hard not to cry with him during that scene and thank God that thing didn’t happen at all.

    The concept of the show is not only some guy who can run fast than an average human being. The concept includes time travel in which seems a very hard thing to execute. But, they did the time travel concept excellently and mind-blowing that because of this, The Flash has proven himself to the mainstream audience that he is DC’s most important superhero as he has the power to change time and events.

    The humor in this show has also made this show worth remembering. The funniest character in the show is Cisco. He is The Flash’s Felicity as they share the nerdy humor, charm and awkwardness to their team. The close second is surprisingly Joe West and that makes him even more likable. There is one scene in where he talks to Barry about how his adoptive son has feelings for his real daughter Iris, yet Iris is in love with another man who is a co-worker for Joe named Edward and handles this fact with laughter, much to Barry’s embarrassment. That is one of my favorite scenes from the show.

    The Flash is a perfect example of why I love superheroes and it’s a superhero TV show done right with it’s great cast performances, excellent kick-ass concept and the unforgettable humor.    … Expand
  16. mrmonster
    Oct 26, 2014
    8
    Is it perfext? No, but tust me its a greeta show any fan of superheroes will love it. For years, we have never had a good superhero. Arrow and Flash have permanentl changed that.
  17. khusidas21
    Oct 16, 2014
    9
    well..its formulatic..nothing new...predictable...but its super fun.....and some kickass vfx...n dat new kid act effortlessly..all in all it wud be gr8 fun 2 watch the coming episodes
  18. aneliseduarte
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    I liked the 2 episodes, but I hope the next be better. Could be better if the introducion were more slow. Everthing happened very very fast. This fumbled so much.
  19. fusion_13
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    The season is off to a great start so far, the special effects are really good for a TV show. I also love how very comic booky the show is and i can't wait for them to dive deeper into the DC universe.
  20. diogomendes
    Jun 11, 2015
    7
    “Flash: Season 1” overcomes its occasionally clichéd moments with reasonably standard special effects, a well-played, diverting main antagonist, and a talented performance from Grant Gustin.

    7.5/10.
  21. vikesh2206
    May 20, 2015
    8
    The first season of the Flash is a lighter affair than its counterpart Arrow, and this works very well. The episodes are consiatently impressive, the humour almost always works, the acting is impeccable, the villains are quite interesting and the dialogue strong. Overall a very solid Season 1 of the Flash that sets up well for Season 2.
  22. aroddy23
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    A Great and awesome show that everyone will love. Sure it has its cheesy moments but the action is wonderful!!! The story telling will make you keep watching every week.
  23. CHIEFironhawk
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Just for the hell of it, look at the Score at the top of the page (Dec 11 14) its at 131 Pos to 19 Neg. I think that says it all. YES I am a fan of the Flash, and have been since the 70s (comic books not TV :)) At 1st I was a little stress over Grant Gustin playing such an Iconic like Barry Allan aka THE FLASH! But I have been very happy with the way he plays THE FLASH (
  24. Tui
    Dec 29, 2014
    8
    A spinoff from the memorable Arrow, The Flash sets forth to introduce us to a lighter version of the DC Universe. Although the plot may be lacking, often resorting to clichéd themes, the humour, action, crossovers and comic references are well worthwhile.
  25. AmericanPunk
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    I look forward to watching this show every week. Growing up and reading these comics was fun and now I am enjoying seeing them come to live action. Awesome stuff
  26. R1TC
    Jun 4, 2015
    8
    Started off quite unevenly and it was very campy and overblown, but I quickly became accustomed to the style of the show. By the time that the second half of the first season rolled around, it had become an exemplary television show.

    All the characters had got into their stride, the acting seemed improved (which might have been due to there being a larger focus on stories related to    Started off quite unevenly and it was very campy and overblown, but I quickly became accustomed to the style of the show. By the time that the second half of the first season rolled around, it had become an exemplary television show.

    All the characters had got into their stride, the acting seemed improved (which might have been due to there being a larger focus on stories related to each specific character, rather than a load of Flash scenes and ensemble scenes) and the CGI was breathtaking (with the possible exception of the gold gun and Grodd).

    The last episode in particular was a 10/10; quite simply one of the most amazing episodes of TV I have ever watched. Cavanagh's Eobard/Wells was a fantastic villain and I hope his history/future (whatever, It's ridiculously confusing) is expanded upon - I would hate to never know his whole story.

    Don't know how I'm going to survive until Season 2.    … Expand
  27. Flashflavour
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    I think this show is amazing, I love how it places these little Easter eggs in every episode and the plot is just really amazing and unpredictable, the writing is genius in this show, the acting is great and the effects could be better but that's just a small nit pick to a great show, the characters also have really great on screen chemistry, the show isn't really dark and if it was II think this show is amazing, I love how it places these little Easter eggs in every episode and the plot is just really amazing and unpredictable, the writing is genius in this show, the acting is great and the effects could be better but that's just a small nit pick to a great show, the characters also have really great on screen chemistry, the show isn't really dark and if it was I don't think It would be able to be as good as it is, which is probably why I like it more than arrow, I like my shows serious but funny.… Expand
  28. Dragonlenes
    Oct 9, 2014
    10
    Ok I'll give it a ten.I'v seen Plot and i like it,yes they can improve it but they will have time and i hope they do it.They dont have ugly Sgi and and the storyline is nice thro i dont know the storyline from comics.I think it deserves a ten and hope they will come with lots of episodes more better than plot.
  29. esto4273
    Nov 12, 2014
    8
    I haven't seen much more than an episode, but I don't need to. This show has nailed a comic book tone and vision for TV format. I doubt I found my replacement to Buffy yet, but it's closer!
  30. SythusRATINGS
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    The spinoff of The CW's Arrow finds Central City forensic assistant Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) with superhuman speed after being struck by a bolt of lightning during an accident at a particle accelerator. With the help of three scientists at Harrison Wells' S.T.A.R. Lab, he helps the citizens of Central City as he seeks answers to his mother's murder.
  31. Eliasc
    Nov 8, 2014
    7
    Flash is a well produced show staffed with a good cast. It is very similar to Smallville with good scripting, excellent acting, and above average production values for a television series. Unfortunately the show narrowly targets a young demographic audience, younger than the targeted audience for Smallville. So as an older viewer, I do not find the plots very interesting. Instead I viewFlash is a well produced show staffed with a good cast. It is very similar to Smallville with good scripting, excellent acting, and above average production values for a television series. Unfortunately the show narrowly targets a young demographic audience, younger than the targeted audience for Smallville. So as an older viewer, I do not find the plots very interesting. Instead I view it as painfully dumbed down and filled with stereotyped characters. The show simply does not capture my interest as the years of Smallville did which it, too many times, uncomfortably resembles. So even though i can acknowledge its superior production, I will give this one a pass until it grows up.… Expand
  32. cumovies
    May 11, 2015
    8
    The Flash review after 21 episodes-

    The Flash is very inconsistent with its episodes some are epic and some are dumb and cheesy, The best episodes are the ones dealing with doctor Wells and the characters relationships Doctor Wells is the most compelling character and now that the show has taken some crazy turns I expect it to get consistently good now. The best episode was the    The Flash review after 21 episodes-

    The Flash is very inconsistent with its episodes some are epic and some are dumb and cheesy, The best episodes are the ones dealing with doctor Wells and the characters relationships Doctor Wells is the most compelling character and now that the show has taken some crazy turns I expect it to get consistently good now. The best episode was the Christmas/mid season finale where they introduced the reverse flash. My final rating on the show is 7.7/10.    … Expand
  33. tvnewsguido
    Oct 11, 2014
    8
    Based purely on the pilot - there is a lot to like about this latest comic book adaptation.

    The show has humor and action aplenty. A central mystery (not a mystery to fans of the comics) that can be threaded through the "villain of the week" formula they seemed to be trying to establish. The one thing I don't like is their "SMALLVILLE Meteor Storm-esque" origin for superpowers in the    Based purely on the pilot - there is a lot to like about this latest comic book adaptation.

    The show has humor and action aplenty. A central mystery (not a mystery to fans of the comics) that can be threaded through the "villain of the week" formula they seemed to be trying to establish.

    The one thing I don't like is their "SMALLVILLE Meteor Storm-esque" origin for superpowers in the Flash/Arrow universe. I blame it on that one network suit in every meeting that says something stupid like "won't it confuse the viewers if we don't explain everything right away?"

    Dear Network Suits,

    We are not stupid and enjoy not understanding stuff. In fact, it's one of the reasons we tune in to shows that offer healthy helpings of weird.

    Thanks,
    The Viewers    … Expand
  34. shaquita2012
    Oct 28, 2014
    10
    love the show looking for more . of this fast hero person and more of what happen to that lighting strom.that guy in the wheel chair iscrazy. lol love th show keep it going
  35. sitcomnerd
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    I'm either a 0 or a 10 kind of critic. Will I watch it again, or not? And yes, I really enjoyed The Flash. I'm confident that I will continue to enjoy it.
  36. Patrick94
    Dec 7, 2015
    7
    This is definitely better than Arrow in every possible way. Not that that's saying much, seeing as Arrow is boring as crap. The only "great" superhero show right now IMHO is Gotham, and it technically doesn't even have any real superheroes. Still, The Flash is definitely worth a watch.
  37. brockcheese
    May 3, 2021
    7
    This show has a lighter tone than Arrow and has a nice villain of the week kind of feel but also balances that with a heartfelt story and truly dramatic storytelling.
  38. TobyMan
    Apr 1, 2015
    10
    Holy **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** this ****s on everything else man, this is the bomb, this is the real deal, damn...
  39. diagnostix72
    Apr 7, 2015
    9
    This is an excellent show. There has been some ups and downs with certain episodes, but overall the quality of the show is excellent. Very entertaining. Always tune in every week without fail.
  40. bazeeel
    May 15, 2015
    8
    Its fun,its smart,its action,some drama and light atmosphere .
    Wonderful show for all ages if you like superhero's ..............i like it!
    Arrow and Flash crossovers are very good!
  41. WheelzFourReelz
    May 30, 2015
    9
    It starts out a little rough, like practically every TV show ever, but after the first few episodes, the show becomes truly great. It has fun action, great characters, well done visuals, some gripping conflicts, and a surprising amount of dramatic heft. This is show for everyone.
  42. Kortazy
    May 9, 2015
    10
    How do I describe such a well made, well driven show that originally came to us as a spin-off and created much more divirsity than most shows today. I write my review on the "Grodd Lives" episode just to have an understanding and the series has much potential. What a great show.
  43. alexalexalexale
    Apr 3, 2015
    9
    Realy impressive acting,story,dialogues its great the characters are fantastic .......................................................................
  44. stormageddon
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    Excellent first season, effects were surprisingly good for the first season (most of the time) the show embraces it's comic book origins without turning people off, very well done!
  45. Toucan
    May 15, 2015
    10
    The flash is a wonderful comic book television adaptation. Ripped straight from the comics, the Flash is easily one of the most compelling shows out there. It is also the best comic book show on Tv.
  46. GermaNister
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    I love the flash !!! He is cool, super nice and have a cool story. The Flash vs The Reverse Flash. THAT IS AWSOME !!! I like that Arrow find in it. It is better if YOU watch Arrow, too. It is verry cool, too and The Flash binds with the TV show Arrow. I must say that the beginning was a little bit boring. BUT afterwards is that really exciting.
  47. Radicalizado
    Oct 25, 2016
    10
    Essa serie ela é uma das melhores series que eu já vi. Ela mistura comédia com drama e o resultado é fantástico. A série ela não tem um efeito dos melhores, mas ela tem o que tem né? Os Momentos mais legais é quando ele corre
  48. eagleeyeviking
    Jan 5, 2016
    8
    The Flash is much better than it's arrow wielding CW counterpart with a lighter tone, a more complex plot and better developed characters and situations.
  49. donsuzmuhallebi
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
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  50. Termin8ter
    Nov 2, 2018
    7
    While this season is nothing great, or even good, it is pretty decent and you can see the effort the cast and crew put in. All the characters have distinct personalities, the villains all have interesting abilities, and the main villain of the season, The Reverse Flash, is shown to be an extremely interesting and complex character as he is slowly developed throughout the season. HavingWhile this season is nothing great, or even good, it is pretty decent and you can see the effort the cast and crew put in. All the characters have distinct personalities, the villains all have interesting abilities, and the main villain of the season, The Reverse Flash, is shown to be an extremely interesting and complex character as he is slowly developed throughout the season. Having said all this, there are a few cringey moments and the CGI can get pretty cheesy. So nothing masterful here. But this season is still pretty decent and worth watching if you want to see something you don't want to think about much and just want to relax watching.… Expand
  51. ilushka
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Series aboust the stornger hero of dc universe. 1st and 2nd seasons are wery nice: that villains 10/10. Tom Cavanagh is super actor. I see that series a lot because of him
  52. Michael2971
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    The 'Flash' is surprisingly the best TV show their is !
    I know not many people will agree with me, but it is better than HBO's Game of Thrones...
    It's a story about a superhero with it's weaknesses and love story ! I think it's a very good concept ! So, The 'Flash' is definitely a surprise to many people ( inc: my family. ) But this is just my personal review.... So for me this is    The 'Flash' is surprisingly the best TV show their is !
    I know not many people will agree with me, but it is better than HBO's Game of Thrones...
    It's a story about a superhero with it's weaknesses and love story !
    I think it's a very good concept !
    So, The 'Flash' is definitely a surprise to many people ( inc: my family. )
    But this is just my personal review....
    So for me this is just a blowing-mind TV show !!!
    Thx... :) :) :)    … Expand
  53. Britar1720
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Love the characters- actors are perfect, I love the plot, the way each version of the flash has been easter egged in a way. Not to mention all the little easter eggs involving other villains and heroes. The cross overs with the arrow are a delight, and after every episode I want more!
  54. MRPINKman
    Feb 27, 2016
    9
    The Flash is definitely (in my humble opinion) the strongest of the CW's DC universe so far. The tone is light hearted and the plot is usually fast and easy to follow, with real drama and emotion sprinkled in regularly. It has a great cast of characters that nail their roles. The CGI and action sequences are fairly strong for a super hero show on a lesser network. Overall, I'd say TheThe Flash is definitely (in my humble opinion) the strongest of the CW's DC universe so far. The tone is light hearted and the plot is usually fast and easy to follow, with real drama and emotion sprinkled in regularly. It has a great cast of characters that nail their roles. The CGI and action sequences are fairly strong for a super hero show on a lesser network. Overall, I'd say The Flash embodies the best of comic book's elements (campiness, bravado, bizarre, adventure, and thrills) and makes it's own unique and quirky niche in the DCU. Highly Enjoyable and Highly Recommended!… Expand
  55. Futuredirector
    May 30, 2017
    9
    With a thrilling storytelling and surprisingly cool characters, The Flash offers an ejoyable entertainment to Arrowverse's fans, who won't disaprove this undeniably epic (and somehow popular) series.
  56. timjunior5
    May 18, 2016
    9
    I didn't know much about The Flash before watching this show, but after going through the first and part of the second season, I can say I thoroughly enjoy it! Those who haven't read the comics can enjoy this show just as much as comic book fan-boys, and the underlying plot of the first season (concerning the death of the main character's mother) is very well done and made me want to watchI didn't know much about The Flash before watching this show, but after going through the first and part of the second season, I can say I thoroughly enjoy it! Those who haven't read the comics can enjoy this show just as much as comic book fan-boys, and the underlying plot of the first season (concerning the death of the main character's mother) is very well done and made me want to watch more! Barry Allen is a very likable hero, and it's incredibly fun to watch him save the citizens of Central City!… Expand
  57. Oracle5
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Season 1. I don't know how anyone can give this show a bad review. It's nearly perfect. I said nearly. The CW suffers from too many episodes per year. The 23 episode a year season is getting antiquated. Despite that, this season had edge of your seat action, truly celebrated a super hero in the way that Richard Donner portrayed Superman in Superman and his directors cut, Superman II and ISeason 1. I don't know how anyone can give this show a bad review. It's nearly perfect. I said nearly. The CW suffers from too many episodes per year. The 23 episode a year season is getting antiquated. Despite that, this season had edge of your seat action, truly celebrated a super hero in the way that Richard Donner portrayed Superman in Superman and his directors cut, Superman II and I applaud the CW for how they handled Barry and Iris. The Reverse Flash story line -- excellent. Way to go CW!!!!… Expand
  58. alejandro970
    Jan 8, 2017
    9
    Vibrating, whirlwind adventures of the scarlet speedster of DC comics. Faithful to original characters of comics, effective FX and accurate doses of action and suspense
  59. BaukCro
    Dec 20, 2016
    7
    I definitely see that the effort is invested in the development of the series, during all episodes kind of action is present, acting could be better, the first few episodes is difficult to digest should get used to the series, I'm not disappointed simply is nothing more then watchable.But in any case, I recommend to watch for those who love the series with superheroes for them will be 10/10.
  60. Veloxx
    Feb 12, 2017
    9
    As of this moment that I am typing this, The Flash is on it's 3rd Season and I believe that the show has gotten better in every aspect. The science inside the show is very interesting even though sometimes it would become unreal. The Flash overall is a great comicbook character that resembles every characteristics of a true superhero and with the help of good scripts, this is show hasAs of this moment that I am typing this, The Flash is on it's 3rd Season and I believe that the show has gotten better in every aspect. The science inside the show is very interesting even though sometimes it would become unreal. The Flash overall is a great comicbook character that resembles every characteristics of a true superhero and with the help of good scripts, this is show has turned into an absolute favorite.… Expand
  61. Superoso
    May 17, 2017
    10
    To date its the most Ive had watching a tv show which I usually don't watch but at the end of the season I just wanted more it is just freaking awesome and cool. I give it a 10/10
  62. Kes4278
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    This is my favorite TV show ever. Grant is a great flash. Reverse Flash was great season 1 Isn't better than season 2 or 3 but....... yeah I just really love it
  63. CoreGamer1408
    Oct 4, 2018
    8
    Likeable plucky Flash, but he is no hero, no spoilers. I enjoyed the villains they were highly entertaining especially the main villain. The rest of the supporting cast did a really good job.
  64. Freedom4576
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    I liked the first season of Flash very much. It's touching, driving. This is the best season for me.
  65. DeedleDee
    Nov 25, 2017
    9
    Finally a superhero TV show I can watch with my children! Our whole family tunes in to watch the unfolding season arcs and to root for Barry as he and his delightful team fend off creative meta-humans each week. Sure, the weekly plots are often full of holes that my teenagers love to point out after (and during) each episode, and the dialogue can be cheesy and predictable. Still,Finally a superhero TV show I can watch with my children! Our whole family tunes in to watch the unfolding season arcs and to root for Barry as he and his delightful team fend off creative meta-humans each week. Sure, the weekly plots are often full of holes that my teenagers love to point out after (and during) each episode, and the dialogue can be cheesy and predictable. Still, there's something about the chemistry between the characters - their genuine love for each other and a certain sense of Joy about the entire storyline that keeps us tuning in season after season. As predictable as the weekly plot lines can be, the overarching season storyline is more cryptic and enjoyable to watch as it unfolds little by little throughout the episodes. There is a lot of great storytelling here as we cheer on Barry and friends in their fight against evil.… Expand
  66. spacebear1
    Dec 8, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this first season, it's so wonderful. Grant Gustin was magnificent, and the acting was almost perfect. I didn't really like some of the villains, but I loved the big bad, Reverse-Flash. The special effects weren't groundbreaking but they surprising considering that this is a TV show and it's budget. Overall, this is an amazing first season to an overall great show.… Expand
  67. Aitorseven
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    La serie está muy bien, si te gustan los superheroes , los temas científicos el drama...
    Tiene una trama muy buena que se va asomando poco a poco en cada una de las temporadas
    Tiene mucho potencial la serie
  68. Lucas565
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo
  69. pur__0_0__
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Flash made an excellent take off with Season 1, which is what made it so popular. The show had a lot to live for since the two best seasons of Arrow came just before it. And it managed to completely nailed it. I was really excited to just see the fourth most popular DC superhero just doing something in live action. Sure the plot was repetitive in the beginning (Barry training and then using his training to defeat supervillains) but in the end it all pays out when it is revealed that Harrison Wells was in fact Eobard Thawne (Reverse Flash) and was making Barry faster so that he could make him go back to the past and get himself out of the time paradox he accidentally created. Having a crossover episode with the Flash fighting Green Arrow was a fan favourite moment which makes this show so much more exciting. Overall the season had everything we ever wanted to see.… Expand
  70. Fatbob15
    Oct 21, 2022
    8
    Season one has always been pretty good, from the acting to the villains, to the story, all around a fun time

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best TV Season of 2014
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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
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#19 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Daniel Rasmus
    Nov 10, 2014
    70
    The Flash sports a great cast, visually well-designed sets and effects, and the pace and atmosphere reflect the deft hands of directors and crew. But a superhero show can’t live on those elements alone.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Jeff Jensen
    Oct 16, 2014
    83
    It vibrates with big-picture vision and has smart fun with its premise.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 7, 2014
    80
    First, the series is completely on point with what the network is doing elsewhere (Arrow, etc.). Second, it's actually very well done. And third, it's wholly entertaining.
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