The first episode of The Flash is a tremendously faithful adaptation of the DC Comics legend.

Here’s our review…

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The basic beats of this episode should feel familiar to any fan of Flashs history.

Its a much sunnier show…literally.

Mostly, its daylight in Central City.

The tragedy in Barrys past drives him, to be sure, but it doesnt torment or define him.

Theres some steel in this performance, though.

Really, though, I cant say enough good things about the core cast.

I expect that the chemistry is only going to improve in future episodes, too.

The Flashpilot packs an awful lot into its brief running time.

Its fun and it looks great, but it causes a few hiccups.

feels artificial, and its the only scene where things threaten to grind to a halt.

This is a pretty minor complaint, though.

Dont worry, though, superhero fans are going to approve ofThe Flash.

We know that Firestorm is coming soon, and that certainly wont be all.

All in all, this is a promising start.

Thats a very good thing, in case you couldnt tell.

And then theres that ending.

Holy moly, that ending!

That is absolutely and unquestionably the Reverse-Flash who is responsible for the death of Barrys mother.

Ferris Air needs no introduction, does it?

Maybe theres a chance he can be brought back?

Gotta love the monkey cage with the name Grodd on it.

Grodd will almost certainly appear this season.

Greg Berlanti told us so!

Remember the name Thawne because its going to play heavily into future mysteries on this show.

If Harrison Wells is from the future, is he…Professor Zoom?

Oh, were going to have fun with this one.

Dont worry, Weather Wizard will be back.

Or at least his brother will be.

Theyll find a way.

Thats Wally Wests future wife Linda Park on the news broadcasts!

Nice shout out to WayneTech in that headline at the end, too.

I half expected the byline to read Lois Lane.

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Rating:

3.5 out of 5