EditGrant Gustin…184 eps184 episodes • 2014–2023Candice Patton…184 eps184 episodes • 2014–2023Danielle Panabaker…184 eps184 episodes • 2014–2023Carlos Valdes…147 eps147 episodes • 2014–2021Jesse L. Martin…177 eps177 episodes • 2014–2023Tom Cavanagh…146 eps146 episodes • 2014–2023Danielle Nicolet…107 eps107 episodes • 2015–2023Kayla Compton…63 eps63 episodes • 2019–2023Brandon McKnight54 eps54 episodes • 2019–2023Hartley Sawyer…50 eps50 episodes • 2017–2020Keiynan Lonsdale…46 eps46 episodes • 2015–2023Patrick Sabongui…46 eps46 episodes • 2014–2023Jessica Parker Kennedy…35 eps35 episodes • 2018–2023Rick Cosnett…33 eps33 episodes • 2014–2023Michelle Harrison…31 eps31 episodes • 2014–2023John Wesley Shipp…32 eps32 episodes • 2014–2023Jon Cor…26 eps26 episodes • 2021–2023Stephanie Izsak…24 eps24 episodes • 2019–2023CreatorsGreg BerlantiGeoff JohnsAndrew KreisbergAll cast & crewProduction, box office & more at IMDbProReview7.5377.9K12345678910SummaryReviewers say 'The Flash' is lauded for its engaging characters, thrilling action, and emotional storytelling, especially in the early seasons. Grant Gustin's portrayal of Barry Allen is celebrated for its charm and relatability. However, the show is criticized for its declining quality in later seasons, with repetitive plotlines and filler episodes. Iris West's character often draws ire for being annoying and overly dramatic. The shift towards melodrama and away from superhero roots is noted as a significant drawback. Despite these issues, 'The Flash' remains a must-watch for superhero fans, particularly for its strong start and memorable moments.AI-generated from the text of user reviewsAction sequencesChemistryDramatic tensionSpecial effectsCharacter developmentPacingThin storyUneven qualityFeatured reviewscwesley_gravesI am so tired of the lame writing in this show. I can tell these writers are not committed to the plot and development of a true SUPER HERO. Smallville suffered from the same horrible writing. It isn't hard to write for such epic superheroes. The corny dialogue and the weak plots need to stop...PLEASE STOP7beefakhanIf you had asked me a couple of years ago what the best super hero TV show at the time was, I would have said The Flash.The show started excellently well with a gripping pilot and a good story line. It starts with how Barry Allen becomes The Flash starting with how he gets his powers, then learns how to use/control them and then tries to solve the mystery of his mother's death to avenge his father. Overall season 1 was superb! Season 2 was weak when it comes to the story line but the excitement of seeing new metas, cross over episodes and 'team flash' developing some individual abilities of their own makes watching the season worthwhile.Season 3 has been average at best and my rating of flash that started from a full 10 has dropped to 7 over two years. Constant time traveling and meddling with things not only gets confusing in my opinion, but also makes you lose interest.I would definitely recommend people to give this show a go (especially if you are a DC fan) but the eventual and constant decline of the show is pretty obvious as you go on with the episodes.9Supermanfan-13I'm a big fan of superhero shows, I even like the ones that most people don't, but The Flash is definitely one of the better ones but it's been getting worse and worse lately because The Flash is barely in it anymore! Like a lot of these reviews have already pointed out...the show has been more focused on Iris lately and I think everyone agreed that that is a huge mistake! Ever since the Crisis Crossover they've put her as pretty much a co-lead and every episode has been among the lowest rated in the series history because of it. Go back to making this show about The Flash because when you did it was great. I absolutely don't mind women as leads in action shows but the CW is getting ridiculous. This is even coming from a liberal who's all about equality but EVERY CW show now has a woman as it's lead now (Supergirl, Catwoman, Stargirl, Legends of Tomorrow and now even The Flash and Black Lightening are all about girl power. They even have a Kung-Fu remake coming and they changed the lead to a woman in that too. I mean WTF? Every woman is portrayed as smart and tough while the men are stupid and weak. Most of them like Laurel Lance & Catwoman look so ridiculous in their fight scenes. It doesn't look like their kicks would hurt a 3-year old but a grown man goes flying or knocked out from a hit that again, wouldn't hurt a child. Again, having women as leads is great but now every show has the women as a bad a** and the men as weak and incompetent.9Rob1331The Flash has been one of my favorite superhero shows ever since it first came out. That is until they stopped making the show about The Flash. A few seasons ago they started to feature Iris as the lead character more and more and the quality of the show has dropped ever since. I still watch the show but only because I've been invested for so long. It's not a terrible show, it's just not nearly as good. It's probably time for it to end and it is after next season. The best thing about the show is Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash. He's fantastic and the best Flash to ever grace tv or movies. Even though it hasn't been as good the last few seasons I would still recommend this to any fan of superhero shows.8claire641I used to love this show. Yes, there were a few dumb lines and scenes, but overall, it was good. I liked all the characters and everything about the show. However, season 6 was absolutely horrible. I couldn't get through the first episode of that season. This show is a good example as to why it can be a good thing to quit while you're ahead. The producers make the same plot with the same result over and over again. There is only so many times that you can do that without the show getting boring. It was good before.Which 'This Is Us' Star Was Almost Arrow?Which 'This Is Us' Star Was Almost Arrow?DC's slate of Arrowverse shows is ever-expanding, and so is the list of actors who almost snagged a role. Which Arrowverse superheroes were almost played by someone else?Find out2:31More like this7.5Arrow6.7DC's Legends of Tomorrow6.2Supergirl6.6The Flash7.1The Flash8.0Lucifer7.5Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.7.5Titans7.8Gotham7.4Hawkeye7.9WandaVision8.2LokiEditDid you knowEditTriviaThe number 52 appears in every episode of the first season.GoofsThe interior set of the West residence depicts a two-story building. However, the exterior establishing shots are of a single-story structure.Quotes[Season 1 opening] Barry Allen: My name is Barry Allen and I'm the fastest man alive. When I was a child, I saw my mother killed by something impossible. My father went to prison for her murder. Then an accident made me the impossible. To the outside world, I'm just an ordinary forensic scientist, but secretly I use my speed to fight crime and find others like me, and one day I'll find who killed my mother and get justice for my father. I am The Flash.Crazy creditsEach week's opening credits during the voiceover words "fight crime and find others like me" changes to show the previous week's metahuman encounter.ConnectionsFeatured in The Flash: Chasing Lightning: Carlos Valdes (2014)SoundtracksThe Flash ThemeWritten by Blake NeelySign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendationsSign inHow many seasons does The Flash have?Powered by AlexaHow fast can the Flash run?Do I need to watch Arrow episodes to understand the crossovers?Who are the main villains for each season?DetailsEditRelease dateOctober 7, 2014 (United States)Country of originUnited StatesOfficial sitesOfficial FacebookOfficial siteLanguageEnglishAlso known asNgười Hùng Tia ChớpFilming locationsPortland, Oregon, USA(Eric Wilkerson)Production companiesBerlanti ProductionsDC EntertainmentWarner Bros. TelevisionSee more company credits at IMDbProEditRuntime43 minutesColorColorSound mixDolby DigitalAspect ratio16:9 HDSuggest an edit or add missing contentIMDb Answers: Help fill gaps in our dataLearn more about contributingEdit pageAdd episode, The Flash: Created by Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg. With Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Jesse L. Martin. After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen wakes up from his coma to discover he's been given the power of super speed, becoming the Flash, and fighting crime in Central City., The Flash is an American superhero television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns, airing on The CW. It is based on the Barry Allen incarnation of DC Comics character the Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds..