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The Flash

The Flash

After being struck by lightning, crime scene investigator Barry Allen wakes up from a coma with the power of super speed, becoming the guardian angel of Central City known as The Flash.

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IP Overview & Key Facts

IP Key Facts

Essential information and quick stats.
Full Name
The Flash
Also Known As
The Scarlet Speedster, The Fastest Man Alive
Format
TV Series
Release Year
2014
Current Status
Ended
Country of Origin
United States
Creator
Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns
Original Work
TV Series
Genre
superhero, action, sci-fi, drama, adventure

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape The Flash.
Story
High-level synopsis and narrative focus.
Barry Allen, a forensic scientist, is struck by lightning during a particle accelerator explosion. Awakening with super speed, he vows to use his powers to fight crime and hunt down the mysterious speedster who killed his mother.
World
Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.
Central City (Arrowverse). A world filled with metahumans, advanced technology from S.T.A.R. Labs, and threats from across the multiverse.


Central City, S.T.A.R. Labs, CCPD
Themes
Core ideas and recurring motifs.
The bonds of the 'Team Flash' family.
Redemption: Villains finding a path to good.
Responsibility: 'With great power comes great responsibility' (conceptually relevant).

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing The Flash's global influence.
1940
First appearance of The Flash (Jay Garrick) in Flash Comics #1
1956
First appearance of Barry Allen in Showcase #4, marking the Silver Age
2014
The Flash TV series premieres on The CW
2023
The Flash TV series concludes after 9 seasons

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from The Flash.
Barry Allen
“My name is Barry Allen, and I am the fastest man alive.”
A forensic scientist who becomes the fastest man alive, protecting Central City.View Profile
Iris West-Allen
“We are The Flash.”
A determined reporter and Barry's wife, who serves as the lightning rod of Team Flash.View Profile
Cisco Ramon
“I'll name the villains.”
A mechanical engineering genius who creates the team's gadgets and suits.View Profile
Caitlin Snow
“I'm not cold, I'm just cool.”
A brilliant bio-engineer who struggles with her cryokinetic alter-ego, Killer Frost.View Profile
Harrison Wells
“Run, Barry, Run!”
The face of many multiverse doppelgängers, ranging from mentors to enemies.View Profile
Joe West
“It's not about the speed, Barry. It's about the man.”
Barry's foster father and a detective who provides wisdom and guidance.View Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Barry Allen get his powers?▼
Barry was struck by lightning caused by the explosion of the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator, which bathed him in dark matter and connected him to the Speed Force.
What is the Speed Force?▼
The Speed Force is an extra-dimensional energy field that grants speedsters their powers, allows for time travel, and serves as a purgatory for speedsters.
Who is the Reverse-Flash?▼
Eobard Thawne, a speedster from the future and Barry's arch-nemesis, who murdered Barry's mother to alter the timeline.
Who are the members of Team Flash?▼
Original members include Barry Allen, Cisco Ramon (Vibe), and Caitlin Snow (Killer Frost), guided by Dr. Harrison Wells.
What is 'Flashpoint'?▼
An alternate timeline created when Barry traveled back in time to save his mother, significantly altering reality and the lives of his friends.
Does The Flash connect to other shows?▼
Yes, it is part of the 'Arrowverse', frequently crossing over with 'Arrow', 'Supergirl', 'Legends of Tomorrow', and 'Batwoman'.
Who is Harrison Wells?▼
A character with many faces from across the multiverse (doppelgängers), originally the mentor figure who was secretly Eobard Thawne in disguise.
What is a Metahuman?▼
An individual who acquired super-powers, primarily from the dark matter released during the particle accelerator explosion.
Who is Savitar?▼
A self-proclaimed 'God of Speed' who is revealed to be a time remnant of Barry Allen created to defeat Savitar in the future.
How fast can The Flash run?▼
His speed varies, but he can exceed the speed of light, allowing him to travel through time and between dimensions.

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Twitter: @CW_TheFlash
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