Barry Allen's mother was murdered when he was just 11 years old. His father was convicted of the crime, despite Barry's protests that there was someone else in the house that night: someone who created a whirling vortex of red and yellow lightning.
Fourteen years later, Barry is working as a CSI technician for the police force, and still insisting that some mysteries have answers that defy the "possible". And then a major scientific experiment at STAR Labs goes awry, releasing a pulse of energy across the city. One of the consequences: a blast of lightning that leaves young Barry in a nine month coma.
When Barry finally awakens, he discovers that the lightning has granted him uncanny powers: he can run at hundreds of miles per hour, and perform ordinary tasks with superhuman speed. He quickly also discovers that other people have received powers from the energy pulse, and many of them are much less altruistic in how they intend to use those abilities.
With the help of a handful of scientists still working at STAR Labs, Barry sets out to better understand his new abilities and to protect his city from the schemes of these 'metahumans'. But perhaps the biggest threat is one much closer than he expects ...
The Flash is the second show in what has been dubbed the "Arrowverse", a collection of TV programs based on DC Comics that began with Arrow and has expanded to also include Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow. And if you like your costumed hero media, then you should definitely check it out. It's well executed, with a likeable cast and a good blend of humour and drama.
While The Flash shares a universe with Arrow, and characters cross over between the shows, the producers and writers have smartly made an effort to keep them feeling different: Arrow is grim and angsty while this show leans much more optimistic and light-hearted, despite the various back guys and their evil schemes, or even Barry's tragic backstory.
Superhero fan? Check it out.
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