The Flash

Name: The Flash
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2014-10-07
Cast: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton

2014 | 9 seasons | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it held a wide audience for several seasons. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Superman & Lois or Loki, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 9 seasons and 184 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 9 seasons.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a huge audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 645K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12014 · 23 episodes · 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.6 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22015 · 23 episodes · 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10
Saturday
Season 32016 · 23 episodes · 85% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.3 out of 10
Saturday
Season 42017 · 23 episodes · 80% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10
Saturday
Season 52018 · 22 episodes · 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10
Saturday
Season 62019 · 19 episodes · 85% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.8 out of 10
Sunday
Season 72021 · 18 episodes · 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.6 out of 10
Saturday
Season 82021 · 20 episodes · 6.6 out of 10
Weeknight
Season 92023 · 13 episodes · 7.6 out of 10
Sunday