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Where can I stream The Flash?
In the United States, The Flash streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 109 other countries.
The Flash
2014·Show
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A , drama series: , but never scary, .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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About
The fastest man alive.
After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.
Superhero ProceduralHigh-Energy ActionSci-Fi MysteryFound Family DynamicsVisual Effects SpectacleFast-Paced AdventureComic Book AdaptationHopeful OptimismForensic InvestigationSpeedster Lore
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Questions about The Flash
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Flash worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (66). Season 9 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 8.7 for the best season.
Which season of The Flash is best?
8.7S18.5S28.0S37.5S47.8S57.3S66.5S76.9S86.1S9
Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.7. Season 9 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is Out of Time (season 1, episode 15) at 9.6, and the lowest is The Good, the Bad and the Lucky (season 9, episode 6) at 3.8.
Is The Flash okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceStrong language
Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Can I half-watch The Flash?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
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 4 for wholesome.
What tropes does The Flash use?
RetconAdaptational VillainyAdaptation Origin ConnectionI LiedComposite CharacterRule of CoolDeceased Parents Are the BestMood WhiplashRet-CanonSo Last SeasonInsistent TerminologyBookendsand 417 more
TV Tropes lists 429 tropes for it, including Retcon, Adaptational Villainy, and Adaptation Origin Connection.