THE SCARLET SPEEDSTER

R. Blaylock

R. Blaylock

Rick Blaylock, News Writer

I am a huge fan of “The Flash”; the show has such an interesting story, and, overall, it is one of the best shows I have ever watched. The Flash himself is such an interesting character. He is able to gather energy from what is called “the speed force” and throw lightning bolts. He can also vibrate so quickly that he can “phase’’ through  objects. He’s run up buildings and vibrated through falling objects to grab someone falling from the sky. He is such an interesting character and always finds new ways to use his abilities. Another great thing about the show itself is it merges with other shows, such as “Arrow’’ or “Supergirl.” The stories just blend a lot, such as a time when Barry Allen, a.k.a. The Flash, was arrested, and in an “Arrow” episode, you see a character reading a newspaper about him being arrested. There is honestly never a dull moment when it comes to the Flash and his group of friends and family that help him fight to keep the city safe. There are plenty of close calls when it comes to him being alive, but that makes it all the more interesting. His family is very complex, and so are his friends. Both have powers due to the particle accelerator explosion that caused Barry and everyone to get their abilities. Also, the show is cool because of the visual effects, such as the lightning, running, and the fighting in general.