The Flash (2014)

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Season 1
Season #: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 806 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 650 out of 806
  2. Mixed: 79 out of 806
  3. Negative: 77 out of 806
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  1. neeter29
    Oct 30, 2014
    2
    I am beyond stunned this show got such a high rating. There is not ONE original or thought provoking element to this show at all. Even the writers must think so b/c they plugged in the character of felicity whom I love to give the show some life and she came across all "like me, like me Berry!"

    It's just churning out the same outline that Smallville possessed. STOP UNDERESTIMATING THE    I am beyond stunned this show got such a high rating. There is not ONE original or thought provoking element to this show at all. Even the writers must think so b/c they plugged in the character of felicity whom I love to give the show some life and she came across all "like me, like me Berry!"

    It's just churning out the same outline that Smallville possessed. STOP UNDERESTIMATING THE AUDIENCE WE'RE SMARTER THAN YOU THINK    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. Eric_DeVr33z
    Oct 9, 2014
    2
    Absolute **** I don't know how anyone could like a show with such god-awful dialogue and cliched storytelling. Also, why do so many characters spill their life story within a few minutes of being introduced? It leaves no mystery whatsoever, and makes the show boring to watch. 2/10
  14. 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
  15. fakename105
    Oct 8, 2014
    5
    i think the show could have been good,and can still be,but the pilot gave too much that you would probably expect from earlier episodes.Also,how does he sometimes go slow mo and sometimes just go fast.You don't fall when you walk normal so why would you fall in slow mo.And how does he know green arrow,that never gets explained.over all it can be good, but the pilot is not very great andi think the show could have been good,and can still be,but the pilot gave too much that you would probably expect from earlier episodes.Also,how does he sometimes go slow mo and sometimes just go fast.You don't fall when you walk normal so why would you fall in slow mo.And how does he know green arrow,that never gets explained.over all it can be good, but the pilot is not very great and over all confusing.He doesn't seem that freaked out about super speed either.oh, hey, i can run fast,yaaahh!!!!!!!!!any way, has potiential, but the pilot isn't living up to it.… Expand
  16. 5harkie
    Oct 8, 2014
    0
    I was looking forward to this series but it was plainly obvious in the first 5 minutes just how dumbed down this series was. The first thing that popped into my mind was "Vampire Diaries", the realistic world where everyone is young & stunningly perfect.
    The acting is bland, the script is rubbish, the effects are average...In fact I switched it off right after the point where he jumped    I was looking forward to this series but it was plainly obvious in the first 5 minutes just how dumbed down this series was. The first thing that popped into my mind was "Vampire Diaries", the realistic world where everyone is young & stunningly perfect.
    The acting is bland, the script is rubbish, the effects are average...In fact I switched it off right after the point where he jumped through the window of the speeding mustang, the villain created a fog & the cliche police car ramps over the crashed mustang in a ball of flames.....oh my....seriously, can I point to a movie called "Idiocracy" to point out what the worlds coming to in regards to entertainment. Completely dumbed down for the masses who gleefully sit and watch this trash as they clap their hands together. I have better things to do with my time & my life than watch this series....like cleaning my belly button out.    … Expand
  17. Mazmorrero47
    Oct 7, 2014
    4
    Overall, I thought the pilot was bland at best. It suffered from one-note acting (the villain and the male scientist sidekick were especially annoying), contrived and pandering humor (a twerking joke? really?), dodgy special effects, and cringe-worthy dialog ("Run Barry, run!"). Grant Gustin brings charm to the show, but the guy looks like he barely graduated high school, so I have a hardOverall, I thought the pilot was bland at best. It suffered from one-note acting (the villain and the male scientist sidekick were especially annoying), contrived and pandering humor (a twerking joke? really?), dodgy special effects, and cringe-worthy dialog ("Run Barry, run!"). Grant Gustin brings charm to the show, but the guy looks like he barely graduated high school, so I have a hard time buying him as an experienced forensic scientist.
    With that said, Arrow also started pretty weak, but got consistently better as it went on, so it might be the same case for The Flash (they share the same creators after all), but I'm not getting my hopes too high.    … Expand
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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

Critic Reviews

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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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