This show is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen/Flash, who is a superhero with the ability to move at superhuman speeds, which was acquired when he was struck by lightening caused by the explosion of a particle accelerator in his hometown, Central City. Whilst his actual occupation consists of being a forensic analyst for the police force, he uses his new found power to stop others who had gained powers (meta-humans) during the explosion but chooses to use them to do harm.
I'm not going to lie, even though the show is only on it's first season, I'm already a huge fan and when I heard that it was renewed for a second season, I was more than ecstatic. Apart from the casting being more than adequate, it is obvious that the creators have put in their best efforts to make sure that the elements of the show resemble those of the comics. Unlike having the dark and gritty edge that can be found in the other DC Comics character adapted show, 'Arrow', The Flash contains more of a lighter tone and portrays a lot of scientific explanations regarding the meta-humans, that makes the show all the more fascinating.
While the episodes are basically just the average 'stop the bad guy' storyline, it is the action, the visuals and the acting that make the show a very worthwhile watch. The characteristics of each individual with hauntings from their pasts, adds in that air of mystery, unable to read them like an open book. The introduction of major villains like Captain Cold and Gorilla Grodd has been superb so far and I can't wait to see where the writers are headed with the upcoming episodes.
Happy binge-watching!
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