The moment we’ve been waiting for since Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) was first left in a coma following the events of Arrow‘s “The Scientist” in December last year. The CW has given us our first glimpse of The Flash during the season finale of Arrow. More than living up to its title, “Don’t Blink” offers a lightning fast glimpse at the character at speed and in full costume from the upcoming series The Flash. It’s also a great tease of the possibilities of an Arrow/The Flash crossover.
After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Months later he awakens with the power of super speed, granting him the ability to move through Central City like an unseen guardian angel. Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only “meta-human” who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion — and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won’t be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become…The Flash.
The fastest man alive is coming this fall to The CW! Don’t blink or you’ll miss The Flash!
