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  • 1990
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  • 1990
  • TV-PG
  • CBS
The Flash

Summary The Flash is the story of Barry Allen, a police scientist who is the victim of a freak accident. While working late, his lab is hit by lightning. The blast shatters a number of vials, so Barry is both electrocuted and bathed in dozens of chemicals. When he recovers, Barry finds that he has gained the ability to move at almost impossible ...

  • 1990
  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • 1990
  • TV-PG
  • CBS

The Flash

Season 1 Premiere: Sep 20, 1990
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 40 User Ratings
6.9
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Summary The Flash is the story of Barry Allen, a police scientist who is the victim of a freak accident. While working late, his lab is hit by lightning. The blast shatters a number of vials, so Barry is both electrocuted and bathed in dozens of chemicals. When he recovers, Barry finds that he has gained the ability to move at almost impossible ...

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
67
67% Positive
6 Reviews
22% Mixed
2 Reviews
11% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 9 Critic Reviews
67
67% Positive
6 Reviews
22% Mixed
2 Reviews
11% Negative
1 Review

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90
Jun 10, 2015
The Flash is comic-book heroism perfectly scaled for TV. [20 Sept 1990, p.1D]
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW
90
Jun 10, 2015
The Flash is one of the most pleasant surprises of the fall season. It's one of CBS' best new shows, and it is spectacular- looking. [20 Sept 1990, p.G1]
By Hal Boedeker FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 10, 2015
The Flash has a wry, self-mocking sense of humor, too. "I think you've been reading too many comic books," Barry says at one point. [20 Sept 1990, p.E1]
By Greg Dawson FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 10, 2015
The title role is filled quite solidly by John Wesley Shipp, who has won Emmy Awards for his work in the daytime soaps ''As the World Turns'' and ''Santa Barbara.''
By John J. O'Connor FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 10, 2015
There's a sophistication at play in this show. The acting (Shipp has won two Emmys for his work in daytime soaps) is refreshingly unmannered. The supporting cast is solid, and the sets, costumes and soundtrack all work to create a distinctive TV world. [20 Sept 1990, p.15]
By Rick Kogan FULL REVIEW
40
Jun 10, 2015
The Flash has neither the humor of "Dick Tracy" nor, even though much of its action occurs at night, the brooding darkness of "Batman." Despite great swells of action music, moreover, it lacks a true comic book sensibility that would dramatically set it apart from the rest of prime time.
By Howard Rosenberg FULL REVIEW
30
Jun 10, 2015
Despite a reportedly huge budget, the special effects look tacky and the writing has no wit. The Flash is nothing more than the reincarnation of "The Incredible Hulk." [20 Sept 1990, p.81]
By Ed Siegel FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 40 User Ratings
6.9
65% Positive
26 Ratings
15% Mixed
6 Ratings
20% Negative
8 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 40 User Ratings
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65% Positive
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15% Mixed
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20% Negative
8 Ratings

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Production Company:
  • Pet Fly Productions
  • Warner Bros. Television
Initial Release Date: Sep 20, 1990
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-PG
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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards
• 2 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 2 Nominations

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