This was a good show that could have become a great one if it had been given the chance it deserved. Despite the inexplicable decision to make Central City an almost carbon copy of Batman's dark and quirky Gotham City, John Wesley Shipp did a respectable job of bringing both police scientist Barry Allen and The Flash to life, though allowances had to be made for the somewhat tacky bulky rubber Flash suit they imposed on him. It must have limited his movements quite a bit, but still he managed to work quite well within it. When he wasn't running around as the Scarlet Speedster, Shipp's portrayal of Barry Allen gave the character some much-needed warmth and humanity which seemed to have been missing in the comics.
Amanda Pays unfortunately always seemed somewhat out of place to me, even though I think she's a great actress. Her character of Tina McGee seemed too one dimensional, really, to get me to care about her all that much.
Alex Desert as Barry's lab assistant Julio on the other hand worked perfectly, once you got beyond the annoying habit Julio had of always trying to set Barry up with a friend of his current girl-friend of the week... If the series had lasted longer, I think he definitely would have had some possibilities for some very interesting storylines. The bad guys in the show were where I started to have some problems with it. If you're going to use villains like the Mirror Master and Captain Cold, they should have at least tried to make them look like the characters in the comics a little. Mirrormaster was totally unrecognizable, though he was well-played by aging actor and former teen idol David Cassidy (yes, of Keith Partridge fame...). Mark Hammil's Trickster was a little too annoying, though he certainly seemed deranged. Some of the more enjoyable episodes for me were "Ghost in the Machine" in which The Flash teams up with an old mystery man to catch a villian who's come back from cryogenic suspension to pick up where he left off thirty years ago; "Twin Streaks" in which Barry's cloned ... complete with super speed; and "Alpha", an episode in which Barry and Tina try to help an escaped android who's more alive than the government agents trying to capture her.
I wish this show had lasted longer, but budgetary concerns and scheduling problems teamed up together to make a combination that even the Flash's superspeed couldn't beat and it was canceled after only one season.moreless
Show Summary
EDITThe Flash is the story of Barry Allen, a police scientist who is the victim of a freak accident. While working late, his lab is hit by lightning. The blast shatters a number of vials, so Barry is both electrocuted and bathed in dozens of chemicals. When he recovers, Barry finds that he has gained the ability to move at almost impossible speed. Fellow scientist Christina "Tina" McGee works with Barry to help him control his new found powers, even constructing a frictionless suit for him which will not be destroyed by his speed. Donning the red and yellow suit, Barry hides his identity from the world as he uses his powers to fight those who the police cannot catch. In doing so he begins to create the legend of the anonymous scarlet speedster known as The Flash.
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 John Wesley Shipp |
Barry Allen/The Flash |
 Amanda Pays |
Dr. Christina "Tina" McGee |
Alex Désert |
Julio Mendez |
 Paula Marshall |
Iris West |
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THIS WEEK'S ROUNDUP COVERS A HEAPING HANDFUL OF SCATHINGLY FUNNY BRITISH SERIES--A PERFECT CURE FOR YOUR CHILLY WINTER BLUES. RELEASES FROM GREAT AMERICAN SHOWS LIKE ANDROMEDA, VIVA LA BAM, AND STRONG MEDICINE ROUND THINGS OUT FOR WHAT AMOUNTS TO A VERY SATISFYING LIST.
January 10, 2006 DVD Releases
By Lila Holland, Jan 09, 2006
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The Trial of the Trickster
S 1 : Ep 21
Aired 5/18/91 (45:29)
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Alpha
S 1 : Ep 20
Aired 5/11/91 (45:11)
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Good Night, Central City
S 1 : Ep 19
Aired 5/4/91 (45:24)
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Done With Mirrors
S 1 : Ep 18
Aired 4/27/91 (45:54)
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what country are the flash fans from
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The Flash needs to be adapted for the screen
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Attn: Canadian viewers who get Showcase Action
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