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      The Flash – Season 1, Episode 1

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      Aired Oct 7, 2014 Drama Action Adventure Fantasy
      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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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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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      Alan Sepinwall HitFix 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. Rated: B+ Jul 25, 2018 Full Review Chancellor Agard Entertainment Weekly 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. Jul 20, 2018 Full Review Scott Von Doviak AV Club Early indications are that The Flash is perfectly suited to the small-screen environment. Rated: B+ Jul 19, 2018 Full Review Emmet Asher-Perrin Tor.com [T]here's a lot of awkwardness that makes this episode a rushed jump-start. The Flash needs more time to incubate. Jan 9, 2019 Full Review Noel Kirkpatrick TV.com 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. Jul 26, 2018 Full Review Dave Golder SFX Magazine 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. Rated: 4/5 Jul 25, 2018 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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