The Flash
Seen it?1990 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Flash or Gotham, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 17 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
- John Wesley ShippBarry Allen / Flash
- Amanda PaysChristina 'Tina' McGee
- Alex DésertJulio Mendez