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The Flash

1990 – 1991Show1 season22 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic677.1Rotten Tomatoes71%79%

A nostalgic, wondrous series about fantasy and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

1 season · 22 episodes · best: S1E14 "Fast Forward" 7.9

Episodes

7.0

Story

When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.

Feels like

  • Classic Superhero Drama
  • Nostalgic 90s Television
  • Forensic Crime Procedural
  • Campy Special Effects
  • Heartwarming Heroism
  • Iconic Theme Music
  • Accessible Family Entertainment
  • DC Comics Adaptation
  • Low-Stakes Action

Cast

24 of 136 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Danny Bilson, Mario Azzopardi, Bruce Bilson
Written by
John Francis Moore, Howard Chaykin, Gail Morgan Hickman
Produced by
Gail Morgan Hickman, Steven Long Mitchell, Craig W. Van Sickle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 1990 · May 18, 1991 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1990
Last aired
May 18, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

"The Reason You Suck" Speech, Split Personality, Clear My Name +9

  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Split Personality
  • Clear My Name
  • Weapon of Mass Destruction
  • Continuity Nod
  • Create Your Own Villain
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Genre Savvy
  • Two First Names
  • Big Eater
  • Compilation Movie
  • Even Evil Has Standards

12 of 175 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Flash?"

Questions about The Flash

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Flash?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Flash from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Flash worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 67).

Is The Flash okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Flash?

17 h

About 17 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1991.

Can I half-watch The Flash?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Flash?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Flash use?

"The Reason You Suck" SpeechSplit PersonalityClear My NameWeapon of Mass DestructionContinuity NodCreate Your Own VillainAdaptation Dye-JobGenre SavvyTwo First NamesBig EaterCompilation MovieEven Evil Has Standardsand 163 more

TV Tropes lists 175 tropes for it, including "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Split Personality, and Clear My Name.