"The Flash" - A Worthy Blind Buy?

Jim Harvey · 01-07-2006, 02:48 PM

The Flash: The Complete Series hits DVD on Tuesday and . . . I've never seen it before. But being a big DC fan, I'm really tempted to give it a shot. The price tag is a little high for my tastes, but I'm still highly concering buying it. Have there been any reviews for this set yet? Any comments or recommendations?

David Lambert · 01-07-2006, 03:26 PM

I don't have the set yet, Jim, but I loved the show when it aired. A must-have for me!

Greg_S_H · 01-07-2006, 03:32 PM

Jim, I've been told it was the worst episode of the entire run, but I saw my first Flash episode on a bonus disc that came with the fourth season of Smallville. I hated it and won't be trying the rest. You might want to rent, or maybe it's true that it was the worst and the rest will be okay.

David Lambert · 01-07-2006, 03:34 PM

Greg, I tend to agree that the episode on the bonus disc was not the show at its best. I recommend you give it another try.

Greg_S_H · 01-07-2006, 03:55 PM

Yeah, I didn't want to be the voice of doom since people love this show, but that one was a bad experience. I guess a bad pick on WB's part. I may at least give it a rental at some point, since you and a lot of others recommend it so highly.

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John*D · 01-07-2006, 03:59 PM

I'm waiting for another Lois&Clark-type price drop a couple monthes after its release. Definitely will be buying this set eventually.

Can't wait to see the Trickster again! Considering that character is so much like Mark's work on B:TAS as the Joker.

If you are a BB rewardzone member there will be a special price this week. You'll save $5 since it'll be $34.99 rather than $39.99.

Joseph J.D · 01-07-2006, 04:25 PM

Things to consider about 'The Flash':

- The outfit is one of the best translations from comicbook to screen out there.

- The musical score is done by Danny Elfman who did the Tim Burton Batman films...helps give it the atmosphere that those films had.

- Mark Hamill as the Trickster.....I believe he was in two episodes. If you liked him as Joker in Batman:TAS, you'll like him here too.

This was one of my favourite shows when it came out. I watched it every week that it was on and was quite disappointed when it was cancelled. I prefer this show over Lois & Clark.....where that show liked to put more focus on the relationship, The Flash was much more interested in the action...the special effects were better too. I'm picking this one up on Tuesday!

todd s · 01-07-2006, 11:08 PM

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Mark Hamill as the Trickster.....I believe he was in two episodes. If you liked him as Joker in Batman:TAS, you'll like him here too

Very true. This is the closest Bats animated fans will see of Hamill doing a live action version of his Joker persona. I also think that Prank was the inspiration for Harley Quinn. Very similar in their natures and how they are treated by their objects of affection (Joker/Trickster).

On a side note. I read an article in TV Guide right after the show was cancelled. In it the then president of CBS says his moving the show around killed it and it was his fault. It was never given a chance here..but, did very well in S.America and Europe.

Dave Scarpa · 01-07-2006, 11:28 PM

It's a good Superhero show, there are some weak episodes but overall it was a show that should've lasted beyond one season, it had style but it was never too campy.

John that's a good point seems like WB Sets get priced at 50% off if you can hold out.

Pete Battista · 01-08-2006, 03:45 AM

This is one of my favorite Superhero shows. I even liked the one on that bonus disc!

so obviously I definately pre-ordered this one... and it shipped 2 days ago so hopefully I will see it by release day. If not thats ok... I know it is on the way... but I will definately be watching this set as soon as it gets here... shame there is no extras for it. But I am thrilled to finally get this entire series!

Yes.. Mark Hamill played The Trickster in 2 episodes. Though I don't remember them very well as I haven't seen these episod