October 7, 2014 – May 24, 2023
The Flash is an American superhero television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns, airing on The CW. It is based on the Barry Allen incarnation of DC Comics character the Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. It is a spin-off of Arrow, existing in the same fictional universe known as the Arrowverse. The series premiered in the United States on The CW on October 7, 2014, and ran for nine seasons until May 24, 2023. The series follows Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed, which he uses to fight criminals, along with others who have also gained superhuman abilities.
Initially envisioned as a backdoor pilot, the positive reception Gustin received during two appearances as Barry on Arrow led to executives choosing to develop a full pilot to make use of a larger budget and help flesh out Barry's world in more detail. The series is primarily filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The Flash's premiere on October 7, 2014 became the second-most watched pilot in the history of The CW, after The Vampire Diaries in 2009. It has been well received by critics and audiences, and won the People's Choice Award for "Favorite New TV Drama" in 2014. The series, together with Arrow, has spun characters out to their own show, Legends of Tomorrow, which premiered on January 21, 2016.
Storyline
At 11, Barry Allen's life changed completely when his mother died in a freak accident and his innocent father was convicted of her murder. Orphaned Barry later becomes Detective Joe West. Now a crime-scene investigator, his dedication to learn the truth about his mother's death drives him to follow up on every new scientific advancement and urban legend. When his latest obsession - a particle accelerator heralded as a world-changing invention - causes an explosion, it creates a freak storm and Barry is struck by lightning. He awakes from a coma nine months later with the power of superspeed. When he learns that others who have gained powers use them for evil, he dedicates himself to protecting the innocent, while still trying to solve the older mystery.
TV Show Intro
Sound Effects Used
- Hollywoodedge, Alarm 1 Contemporary TE012001
- Hollywoodedge, Baby Crying Slowly PE144001 (Heard once in a high pitch in "The Death of Vibe" and "King Shark vs. Gorilla Grodd".)
- Hollywoodedge, Catfssst Yowl Hiss CRT012603 (Heard once in "Good-Bye Vibrations".)
- Hollywoodedge, Cats Fighting Loud Sc PE917007/Hollywoodedge, Cats Two Angry YowlsD PE022601 (3rd yowl heard once in "When Harry Met Harry...".)
- Hollywoodedge, Lear Jet By Long TailO PE340101
- Hollywoodedge, Lightning 08 CloseG SIG012601
- Hollywoodedge, Sword Whooshes Heavy FS031403 (Heard in "The Present".)
- SKYWALKER BABY CRYING SOUND (Heard once in "Back to Normal" and "Luck Be a Lady".)
- Sound Ideas, SCREAM, CROWD - SMALL STUDIO AUDIENCE: TERRIFIED PANIC SCREAMING 03
- Sound Ideas, SIREN - 'WAIL' SIREN, POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE TRUCK 01