The Flash (2014)

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 806 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Lucas565
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo
  5. Kire_92
    Feb 17, 2019
    4
    Cheesy, predicable, full of clichés and uninteresting characters. With that said it’s actually still somewhat watchable for some unexplainable reason. Maybe it’s so bad that it becomes kind of ok in some weird way. But it’s not a show that I would recommend.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. ToshiroUchiha
    Oct 18, 2018
    2
    Let me tell you think after the let say second season the show declines hugely as they beat up the "Speedster villain to a bloody pulp with a baseball bat" or the ohh is Barry gonna get with Iris? like i get it its hard writing scripts sometimes but come tf on we all knew from season freaking 1 Barry and Iris were getting together you legit showed the people a newspaper about it stopLet me tell you think after the let say second season the show declines hugely as they beat up the "Speedster villain to a bloody pulp with a baseball bat" or the ohh is Barry gonna get with Iris? like i get it its hard writing scripts sometimes but come tf on we all knew from season freaking 1 Barry and Iris were getting together you legit showed the people a newspaper about it stop wasting time i honestly dont even know why they gave her a boyfriend in the first damn place. another thing wrong with the show it repeats the same formula most great shows change it up sometimes but sadly Flash doesnt let me sum up a episode Flash enters the show happy oh no a problem arise flash attacks head on no plan fails then after no training or anything comes back and wins the battle this basically summons up every episode basically the Savatar revel was so stupid that you wouldnt think they would do something so obvious but no Flash does. a lot of lazing writing characters come off like crybabies Wally is probably one of the most annoying characters ive seen in a minute oh Barry wants me to actually train with my power before i go out and fight meta humans that even give this experince flash a problem that cliche BS like stop please all the viewers of this show are women, or teenagers i cant see any big comic book reader enjoying this their lil comic book references but mostly they dont go anywhere best episodes were the one with Arrow and Flash when they used to team up since it brought a element that was missing but mostly the shows just a disappointment and multiple of my friends are dropping the show cause of it… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. sombunny
    Jun 14, 2018
    3
    The Flash started out as a very well done TV adaptation of the DC comic series. However, it has degenerated into the usual morass of filth and mindless repeat programming that all networks seem to thrive on. The show, after the first couple of seasons, which were original and well done, now features adulterous sexual scenes for our youth to emulate, superfluous homosexuality which isThe Flash started out as a very well done TV adaptation of the DC comic series. However, it has degenerated into the usual morass of filth and mindless repeat programming that all networks seem to thrive on. The show, after the first couple of seasons, which were original and well done, now features adulterous sexual scenes for our youth to emulate, superfluous homosexuality which is injected into a scene but which has nothing to do with the object of the show, and show plots that are no more than mirror images of previous plots showing the poor and limited imagination of the writers and directors. This superhero, like those before him, is not faithful to the original intent of the DC comic series. The writers ought to be ashamed of themselves and the cast has lowered their standards by emulating yet another soap opera with all of it's drama and bleeding heart personality quirks in true modern super hero style. Has judgment day arrived on planet earth?… Expand
  11. 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
  12. pbiscorpio
    May 3, 2018
    0
    This is my honest opinion of the show. How stupid can you make a tv show character before the viewers stop watching? Using the Flash as an example: this show should have died a long time ago.
    The people responsible for this shows script...useless in my opinion. Every time the flash attempts to resolve an altercation, he has to stop and chat with the enemy? Always running off to do battle    This is my honest opinion of the show. How stupid can you make a tv show character before the viewers stop watching? Using the Flash as an example: this show should have died a long time ago.
    The people responsible for this shows script...useless in my opinion. Every time the flash attempts to resolve an altercation, he has to stop and chat with the enemy? Always running off to do battle with no long term plan? Not taking advantage of the situation during an altercation...an advantage that would "seriously" end the battle? Come on people. This guy is so fast he cant be seen. I would have the bad guy unconscious, locked up, and wondering what happened inside 10 seconds. And on to the next bad guy. Every opportunity that would resolve an issue, is not taken. the writers could make an amazing show if they were willing to put some common sense into the characters actions...If they used actual strategy in his altercations...if all the characters actually worked together...if the flash was willing to do what was necessary to resolve the problem, instead of whining like child. There is so much more opportunity here to build on this and make it a great show....If you are faster than a bullet, then you can easily hit a bad guy 500 times in less than a minute. Never give them a moments rest. Take them down, and do it hard and fast. Never stop until the job is "finished!" What is wrong with these writers and producers?    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Jchisaca
    Nov 12, 2017
    0
    Flash is a good series in the different episodes I stayed connected and the integration more and more comics elements was amazing, and in the history travels around the time present different context and permit that the spectator feel different emotions and think in different possibilities that can to do in the future.

    'The Flash' is a series of heroes and villains, but not with that    Flash is a good series in the different episodes I stayed connected and the integration more and more comics elements was amazing, and in the history travels around the time present different context and permit that the spectator feel different emotions and think in different possibilities that can to do in the future.

    'The Flash' is a series of heroes and villains, but not with that dark aura that we see in the other series that are currently broadcast,. This series has a fresh touch, something more youthful, jokes, unusual situations and the same discover of the character make it a series of those that inevitably hook. They are 42 minutes of fun, action and good gags, all made through a solid set of actors and actresses, although sometimes they get lost in a script something current and very seen, they are essential in each episode.    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. Gyrusho
    Jun 25, 2017
    2
    It started building up really nice into a sort of climax with his nemesis. After the "Climax" the series completely lost my interest.. The plot is horrible and the character development is mediocre. What could have been a real good plot, ended up being, in my eyes, a script thrown in the garbage. Really a big disappointment for me..
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. Qgal5kap
    Apr 16, 2017
    0
    Way to go! The Flash was a cool superhero, now, not so much. This feels really low budget. Acting is poor, effects are MEHHH as hell. The series is really dumbed down, but they toss "advanced" terminology in your face, like it is meant to sound clever. This crap is offensive to most senses.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. MrJackatoo
    Nov 14, 2016
    5
    Its Guilty Pleasure. It's like junk food. It tastes good but in reality its pure **** The plots in every episode are overused as hell, its the same thing. Barry finds out about a new meta human, he gets his ass handed to him, he goes back to his friends, they find a solution and Barry eventually wins the day along with parent issues and unnecessary relationships thrown in there. TheIts Guilty Pleasure. It's like junk food. It tastes good but in reality its pure **** The plots in every episode are overused as hell, its the same thing. Barry finds out about a new meta human, he gets his ass handed to him, he goes back to his friends, they find a solution and Barry eventually wins the day along with parent issues and unnecessary relationships thrown in there. The dialogues are cliche as **** the the characters are god awful and the physics of the show, oh god. Barry can dodge a bullet but he can't even dodge a punch.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. DCAllison
    Aug 7, 2016
    4
    Watching this for the first time through Netflix streaming, while I've enjoyed the episodes, I am sick of Iris. The person who plays this character is an over-actor. I am sick of the way she breathes in and out really hard every time she sees the Flash. She gets that stupid smile on her face and acts all girly flirtatious. UGH. After 4 episodes, I'm quitting.
  30. Suzana98
    Jun 5, 2016
    3
    Extremely boring and slow with a terrible cast. The first episode seemed interesting but by the third episode, I was done with the show. Not worth 1 hour of my time.
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#19 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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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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