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. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Lucas565
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
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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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