The Flash Pilot

So the new show The Flash started on Tuesday and we've just gotten around to watching it. In the show, we meet Barry Alan, a young forensics assistant for the police who has suffered a traumatic experience in the past. Always running from bullies or running late to work, Barry's life is pretty normal, and he's an excellent forensic. With a secret crush on Iris, the daughter of the man who took him in, Barry is more or less content in life. And then one night, when the huge particle accelerator explodes, Barry becomes something more than normal. He becomes super. With the ability to regenerate at a rapid rate and to reach impressively high speeds, Barry has the chance to make a difference and to finally put the past behind him. But with people doubting him and other unknown super-humans out there, Barry will have his hands full if he chooses to pursue the course laid out for him.

The Flash wasn't one of those classic superheroes I grew up with, yet I have a feeling he'll be a lot more interesting now. The show is epic, well paced and exciting. The best part is when he goes to an old friend for advice and gets the confidence boost he sorely needed. I'm not a die-hard comics fan and therefore have no idea how cool this show is to the fans with all the facts, timelines and cool interconnected bits, it'll still be super cool. And better than Spider-man with the whole geeky-guy-turned-superhero. Looking forward to the next episode!