The Flash

The Flash

Created by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo

On CBS

1990–19911 season22 episodes45 min7.4 / 10

A 1990s superhero adventure built on earnest heroism and practical effects, balancing action spectacle with character warmth across a single, self-contained season.

When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Flash leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is The Flash sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.

  • Is The Flash easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is The Flash scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is The Flash violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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36/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity23

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like The Flash, and what each one shares →

Like The Flash

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Flash

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Flash, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Flash, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Flash, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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