As many of you may know by know the pilot episode of CW's The Flash was leaked online and fans around the world went crazy. As one of those fans I just feel like I have to talk about how awesome the pilot was. Even tho I didn't get the episode, I will respect CW's message and give my impressions instead of reviewing the pilot. Right off the bat I'll say this that this show does a lot similar to Arrow but at the same time it does enough to distinguish itself as something completely new.
I won't give away any plot details for the pilot but fans who have read the comics or even know about Flash's origins won't be disappointed as it very true to the source materials. For viewers who haven't read or know about the origins of the Scarlet Speedster will be in for a surprise as the show tells the origins in a clear, concise way and even teases out many future plot points from the alter egos of some of the supporting cast who comic fans will recognize to larger overarching stories that might bring many of DC's universes together in the future.
At the start I was a bit worried that CW might have burned their budget in the pilot and at this stage I am still a bit worried but I remain optimistic because the effects in the pilot were down right amazing and for most of the pilot I actually felt like I was watching a movie because of how well put together all the effects were and they were easily on the level of B grade and dare I say low budget A grade films. I really hope that the visuals of the show are consistent and I just love how they blended the super hero premise with cop elements.
On to the main event, Grant Gustin as the Flash. At first when I heard about the casting of Barry Allen on Arrow, I was skeptical (surprise?) about the dick from glee becoming one of my favorite super hero but after watching the pilot all my doubts about Grant Gustin not being able to portray the Flash have been cast aside and now whenever I imagine a live action flash all I see is Grant Gustin, he embodies the flash perfectly with his charisma, quick wit and dorkiness which we know the Flash for.
All in all I am eagerly awaiting the other episodes and the official release of the pilot so I can talk about all the Easter eggs and the future plot threads that were teased in the pilot. The CW definitely has a hit on it's hands and as it stands right now the Flash has hit all the right notes to surpass Arrow as one of the best comic TV adaptations of the current age.
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