Enjoyed the 1st episode. It flowed pretty well throughout the hour, which I cannot say for the episode of Agents of Shield I am watching which is exposition heavy.
I have only ever written to the TV networks twice urging them to not cancel shows. Back in 1991 I hoped The Flash & Twin Peaks would be back for another season. Now it came true - two decades late!
I really enjoyed it. Watched it with my son and it's nice it's pg so that's cool. This was a nicely paced episode with having to introduce the main players, have two origin stories, and still have a story. Off to a great start!
HOLY SHIT THAT LAST SCENE YOU GUYS OH MY GOD REALLY WHAT THAT WAS THE GREATEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN I FEEL LIKE IM LIVING IN THE FUTURE HOLY CRAP I LOVE THIS SHOW, WOW WOW WOW WOW
Long ago (July) I posted my review of it online HERE. But I want to get something out here NOW so I can officially say I called it when it actually happens.
* When Barry is explaining the importance of the CCPA to Iris, he pulls up a dry erase board. IMMEDIATELY I was washed over with a time I’ve seen a similar dynamic. In ‘Fringe’ when explaining the “science” behind many of Walters theories, the writers would use the board as a way to dumb down high concepts so the audience could understand the premise upon which that episode would be based around. With Barry as a forensic scientist AND a metahuman, it’s no surprise that we will most likely be dealing with several high concept scientific theories and such. The use of the “board” idea is a proven method that I’m THRILLED to see incorporated in this series.
*When Barry is struck by lightning, the entire origin sequence is amazing. Mostly the score. It adds mystery to the whole process AND somehow adds gravitas. Not just that something important is happening to the character, but…ok look, Barry’s origin is CLASSIC Silver Age. I mean, CLASSIC. When you watch this, you get that sense. It’s the perfect TV origin scene.
*The explanation of introducing other metahumans to this universe (including Weather Wizard seen in this episode) is short, simple and concise. It seeds so many future characters (including Grodd) that it’s a heckuva teaser sequence.
*When Barry visits Ollie in Starling City, the scene is incredible. Mostly because you see TWO classic DC characters standing together having a heart to heart, not a BS versus sequence. There’s even clear admiration as the two characters watch one another depart.
*Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow (eventually Vibe and Killer Frost respectively) are a great “support” team for Barry. There are kinks in their system but, admittedly, this is the first time you see them working in this capacity. I assume it’ll get more streamlined.
*The Barry/Iris tension is there from the get go, but we won’t see it delivered on immediately. I like that. Barry should end up with Iris, but not RIGHT out of the gate.
*Barry attempting to unravel a tornado by running around it in the opposite direction…so…freakin…cool. Such a classic Flash move to see interpreted to the screen and it WORKS.
*One criticism, Barry and his father. Not sure if that’s a dynamic I want to see in EVERY episode. Sure, visit your dad, but we don’t need that every episode or every other episode. Keep the strong connection, but don’t overdo it.
Long ago (July) I posted my review of it online HERE. But I want to get something out here NOW so I can officially say I called it when it actually happens.
It was ok. Room to grow and improve but had some bright spots and had potential. Needed more flash. The suit is blah. Should recast iris. Should drop the latino scientist kid off a cliff... and onto a helicopter... thats hovering a volcano.
It was ok. Room to grow and improve but had some bright spots and had potential. Needed more flash. The suit is blah. Should recast iris. Should drop the latino scientist kid off a cliff... and onto a helicopter... that's hovering over a volcano.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! He was annoying, wasn't he! They need to go one more step with Iris. Recast and change the dynamic with the relationship. Carrying a torch for, what is for all intents and purposes your Step-sister is creepy.
Wow. That's how you do a series premiere. So much potential and set-up for the future of the run. The entire family enjoyed. Love the youthful aspect of Barry Allen - his scene at the end with his father was surprisingly touching - and clearly there's more going on there concerning the events of Barry's mother's death and what the father may or may not know and understand. Had no issues with Iris or the developing relationship - she's gorgeous and a nice compliment to Barry's energies - and it's just refreshing to see TV reflecting the real world more and more. The mysteries of the particle accelerator: clearly it's Flash's version of the "Meteor Freaks" from Smallville. It'll be interesting to see who it has touched and how that manifests. And how much more comic book can you get than Flash spinning around a tornado to stop it! A+++.
Long ago (July) I posted my review of it online HERE. But I want to get something out here NOW so I can officially say I called it when it actually happens.
Theory: Dr. Harrison Wells = Metron.
I think he's going to be Professor Zoom.
See that's what everyone thinks. And it's the obvious choice to comic fans everywhere. I get that. But I think they're going to throw us a curve.
wait i didn't track that last post. everybody thinks Wells will be Professor Zoom? or everybody thinks Wells will be Metron? Zoom seems unlikely to me since there is an Eddie Thrawn already in the cast. And Metron seems a little too obscure to be "everyone's" first thought.
wait i didn't track that last post. everybody thinks Wells will be Professor Zoom? or everybody thinks Wells will be Metron? Zoom seems unlikely to me since there is an Eddie Thrawn already in the cast. And Metron seems a little too obscure to be "everyone's" first thought.
Everyone thinks Wells = Zoom. Sorry.
I don't know, my gut feeling was Metron. I can't really explain why. But it's definitely more than just him being in a chair.
I think the idea that Wells is the true Zoom from the future and the present Eddie Thawn is just his ancestor.
This helps. I don't know much besides the basic Flash history. I was sure the detective was the future Zoom back watching him. This makes way more sense.
I thought it was great. My 8 year old loved it. First thing this morning he asked me "how many days till the Flash comes on again?'
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Here's the preview that ran after the show:
I have only ever written to the TV networks twice urging them to not cancel shows. Back in 1991 I hoped The Flash & Twin Peaks would be back for another season. Now it came true - two decades late!
Long ago (July) I posted my review of it online HERE. But I want to get something out here NOW so I can officially say I called it when it actually happens.
Theory: Dr. Harrison Wells = Metron.
*When Barry is struck by lightning, the entire origin sequence is amazing. Mostly the score. It adds mystery to the whole process AND somehow adds gravitas. Not just that something important is happening to the character, but…ok look, Barry’s origin is CLASSIC Silver Age. I mean, CLASSIC. When you watch this, you get that sense. It’s the perfect TV origin scene.
*The explanation of introducing other metahumans to this universe (including Weather Wizard seen in this episode) is short, simple and concise. It seeds so many future characters (including Grodd) that it’s a heckuva teaser sequence.
*When Barry visits Ollie in Starling City, the scene is incredible. Mostly because you see TWO classic DC characters standing together having a heart to heart, not a BS versus sequence. There’s even clear admiration as the two characters watch one another depart.
*Cisco Ramon and Caitlin Snow (eventually Vibe and Killer Frost respectively) are a great “support” team for Barry. There are kinks in their system but, admittedly, this is the first time you see them working in this capacity. I assume it’ll get more streamlined.
*The Barry/Iris tension is there from the get go, but we won’t see it delivered on immediately. I like that. Barry should end up with Iris, but not RIGHT out of the gate.
*Barry attempting to unravel a tornado by running around it in the opposite direction…so…freakin…cool. Such a classic Flash move to see interpreted to the screen and it WORKS.
*One criticism, Barry and his father. Not sure if that’s a dynamic I want to see in EVERY episode. Sure, visit your dad, but we don’t need that every episode or every other episode. Keep the strong connection, but don’t overdo it.
He was annoying, wasn't he!
They need to go one more step with Iris. Recast and change the dynamic with the relationship. Carrying a torch for, what is for all intents and purposes your Step-sister is creepy.
I don't know, my gut feeling was Metron. I can't really explain why. But it's definitely more than just him being in a chair.
I thought it was great. My 8 year old loved it. First thing this morning he asked me "how many days till the Flash comes on again?'
it seemed to score pretty well in the ratings, too.