The Flash on The CW
POSTED BY: AURaptor
UPDATED: Friday, December 5, 2014 03:17
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Man, I didn't realize how many fantasy, sci-fi shows were on this network. I generally don't watch, but man, The Flash is really impressed me so far.
Clever writing, a new villain every week, and Tom Cavanaugh too.
I don't know the comic book version of The Flash too well, but what I've seen so far is keeping me tuned.
And there's already been a cross over episode from one of the characters from Arrow. ( Felicity Smoak ) MEOW
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It isn't as good as "Gotham", but nothing is.
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Originally posted by whozit:
It isn't as good as "Gotham", but nothing is.
I'm glad yet another version of Batman is doing well. I've not caught it yet. I've lost track at how many times the story has been told. But as w/ The Flash, I'll likely power catch up with OnDemand or Netflix. Comcast tends to screw w/ folks who don't keep up w/ shows like that. They'll only go back so far in a current season and if you miss the pilot or first few eps, by mid season, they're no longer available.
Hell, I'm still behind on even getting to watch Sherlock SE 3 on BBC America.
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Is Flash better than Arrow?
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Is Flash better than Arrow?
I think so. I've not stayed up w/ Arrow, but from what I remember, the story started out a bit overly conflicted and slow. Arrow took himself way too serious, and kept whining about what a d-bag he was before ship wreck. And he was. But then he grew up. He should learn from his past and get over it. That's when I bailed.
The Flash seems to be lighter, witty and well paced. His 'powers' seem to have come to him in dubious fashion, but it really does remind me of Spiderman. Barry Allen seems to be about the same age, smart, lost both his parents ( well, one's in jail ) and now leads a double life.
I just found it easier to tune into Flash than to keep up w/ Arrow. Even though Arrow has John Barrowman and who ever plays Felicity Smoak. WOWZA ! The cross over w/ Flash may bring me back to watching Arrow now, just to see more of her and her back story.
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:
Is Flash better than Arrow?
I say it's too soon to tell about The Flash. It has the potential to be better, but also the potential to get too bogged down in the "evil metahuman of the week" syndrome. At this time, Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash is the only character I care about.
The Arrow has had some ups and downs, most of the flashbacks are boring, and unfortunately the weakest point is the lead actor, Stephen Amell. I don't care for him as either Oliver Queen or Arrow, but there are quite a few supporting characters that I do like, Emily Betts Rickards as Felicity Smoak being my favorite. John Barrowman is always good but he hasn't had enough screen time, but that may change later in the season. I like Paul Blackthorne, Willa Holland and David Ramsey,
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but unfortunately Susannah Thompson is no longer on the show
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It's already in its third season, so I don't know if jumping in now is a good idea.
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Originally posted by ecgordon:
It's already in its third season, so I don't know if jumping in now is a good idea.
I was in for most of season one. Either there was a mid season break or something, but I think I missed some key episodes towards the end.
Totally missed season 2.
However, between Netflix and OnDemand, I think I can reacquaint myself with the show.
What I really didn't like about the show was how they interwove the back stories. They really seemed overly contrived and randomly placed. Just when I was getting use to the present, they brought up some sudden back story. Felt like they were trying for a bit of a LOST vibe, but it didn't quite work. Maybe another viewing will clear things up for me.
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My comments were directed at JSF, not you, since I knew you had already seen some of the show while he had not.
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Oh. Well, then never mind.
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I've caught parts of Season 1 and 2. More with Summer. But, like RapKnight said, those flashbacks throw me off as well.
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