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It would probably do better if it came out now. It was a decent series
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This serie is one good choise for the comic-fans. If born in the beginer of the 80's you woul know what am I talking about.
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I was excited when they were making the Flash into a series. The Flash had been one of my favorite comic characters. The result was a great series. But unfortunately, I was able to see only six of the episodes. Until this DVD came out, that is.
There are some differences between the comic version and the TV version. The comic version could run up and down walls and on water, defying gravity with speed, and also was able to vibrate his molecues so he could pass through walls. The TV version did none of the above. However, the TV version had accelerated healing, which is not dealt with in the comics I read. Also, comic book girl friend/wife Iris West showed up only in the pilot; second episode she was in Paris and not coming back. This allowed Barry Allen to have several girl friends, possibly including Tina McGee (Amanda Pays).
This series was started on the success of the Batman movie. Like the Tim Burton Gotham City, the TV Central City does not come across as real. There is a mix of old and new cars unlike reality.
Comics often mix science fiction with fantasy, and this series is no exception. Some of the fantasy is directed toward the male audience. But there are plenty of good science fiction stories in here, dealing with cloning, androids, invisibility, etc.
The series made some innovative casting that paid off. Could you picture David Cassidy (Keith Partridge) as a creepy villain? How about Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) giving an over the top performance as the Trickster? Both worked well.
As with any series, there are good episodes and bad episodes. In my opinion, the best written was "Sight Unseen", with "Beat The Clock" a close second. "Twin Streaks" was another excellent episode. My personal favorite was "Captain Cold", with "Tina, Is That You", and "Double Vision" being other favorites. The stinkers were "Child's Play" and "Alpha". "Done With Mirrors" is right in the middle -- I loved David Cassidy's character, but the episode itself left a lot to be desired. I loved the portrayal of Nightshade, but the episodes were not the strongest. And no, while I think Mark Harmon was very effective as the Trickster, I am not a Trickster fan. (Though I thought his accomplice in the final episode was cute. I know -- I've been married 25 years and I'm not supposed to notice things like that.)
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I only wish they hadn't stopped at one Season. Some of the action is corny, but this collection is good fun. The writers create a blend of the Barry Allen and Wally West Flash characters - not an easy thing to do - to great effect.
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If you love the world of DC Comics, this is for you. Although produced for television in the early '90's, it is an excellent adaptation which is reasonably true to the comics and has excellent special effects, even for today. The only thing that might compete would be the big budget film that is rumored to be in the works.
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