The Flash (2014-present)

While DC continues to build a strong foothold on superhero television, only one of the company’s current shows is known to cause filmmaker (and self-professed comic book aficionado) Kevin Smith to weep at just how perfectly it brings the source material to life. Grant Gustin stars as Barry Allen a.k.a. the titular hero, imbuing the scarlet speedster with an intelligence and effortless charm that emotionally grounds the series. The first spinoff of Arrow, The Flash has arguably surpassed its parent show in many ways, striking that balance between gravitas and high-spirited adventure. Developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Jones, the show taps into the deepest reaches of DC lore, regularly bringing fan-favorite characters like Gorilla Grodd into the action. More than simply an extension of Arrow, the series proves like few others nowadays that there may very well be no limit to the story possibilities the future may bring.  

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