The Flash 1990
What is The Flash?
The Flash is a television series categorized under the genres of action, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy. The premise of the show centers on the character Barry Allen, a chemist who undergoes a significant transformation after a bolt of lightning strikes a police crime lab.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 22
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1990
- Last aired
- May 18, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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The Flash is a television series categorized under the genres of action, adventure, science fiction, and fantasy. The premise of the show centers on the character Barry Allen, a chemist who undergoes a significant transformation after a bolt of lightning strikes a police crime lab. During this incident, Allen is bathed in a mixture of electrically charged substances, which results in him becoming the fastest man alive. Known as The Flash, he takes on this mantle to protect Central City. The series explores his journey as he faces various challenges, including metahuman criminals and cosmic threats. Throughout his experiences, he must also contend with personal demons while utilizing his speed in high-octane action sequences. The narrative involves his efforts to vanquish adversaries such as the Reverse-Flash. Additionally, the character faces situations where enemies, such as Captain Cold and Heat Wave, attempt to lure him into traps by kidnapping those close to him. This series is available for viewers to watch through various digital streaming platforms.
Should you watch it?
“A chemist gains super-speed after a lab accident and fights crime.”
- Classic superhero origin story
- Family-friendly entertainment
- Nostalgic 90s television
- Dated special effects
- Campy tone may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic superhero television with a family-friendly approach.
Suitable for general audiences with a wholesome, adventure-focused tone.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Sep 20, 1990
- E2 Out of Control Core Sep 27, 1990
- E3 Watching the Detectives Core Oct 18, 1990
- E4 Honor Among Thieves Core Oct 25, 1990
- E5 Double Vision Core Nov 1, 1990
- E6 Sins of the Father Core Nov 8, 1990
- E7 Child's Play Core Nov 15, 1990
- E8 Shroud of Death Core Nov 29, 1990
- E9 Ghost in the Machine Core Dec 13, 1990
- E10 Sight Unseen Core Jan 10, 1991
- E11 Beat the Clock Core Jan 31, 1991
- E12 The Trickster Core Feb 7, 1991
- E13 Tina, Is That You? Core Feb 14, 1991
- E14 Be My Baby Core Feb 21, 1991
- E15 Fast Forward Core Feb 27, 1991
- E16 Deadly Nightshade Core Mar 30, 1991
- E17 Captain Cold Core Apr 6, 1991
- E18 Twin Streaks Core Apr 13, 1991
- E19 Done with Mirrors Core Apr 27, 1991
- E20 Good Night, Central City Core May 4, 1991
- E21 Alpha Mytharc May 11, 1991
- E22 The Trial of the Trickster Mytharc May 18, 1991
Frequently asked questions
Who becomes the Flash?
A chemist named Barry Allen gains super-speed powers after a lab accident.
What gives Barry Allen his powers?
A bolt of lightning and electrically charged substances transform him.
Is this the first Flash TV series?
This version aired in the 1990s featuring the classic superhero origin.
What is the show's tone like?
The series has a lighthearted and family-friendly approach to superhero storytelling.
What kind of crimes does the Flash fight?
The Flash uses his super-speed to battle various criminals and threats.
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