Race into a world of speed and secrets with The Flash’s electrifying series premiere, where a hero is born in a flash of lightning. Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), a forensic scientist in Central City, is struck by a bolt from a particle accelerator explosion, waking from a coma with the power to move at superhuman speeds. As he grapples with his new abilities, Barry uncovers a dark side to the accelerator’s fallout—metahumans with dangerous powers, including a bank-robbing weather manipulator.

Guided by Dr. Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh) and his S.T.A.R. Labs team, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) and Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker), Barry dons a red suit to protect his city. Flashbacks reveal his mother’s murder, fueling his quest for justice. With dazzling effects, heartfelt moments, and a villainous twist, this episode ignites the Scarlet Speedster’s journey—can Barry outrun his past? Dash into this thrilling start!