The Flash

The Flash.
Barry Allen is a not so ordinary forensic scientist and a superhero known to the outside world as The Flash. His powers originate from The Speedforce, a mysterious entity that grants him superspeed. Although he's not the sharpest tool in the shed, he gets the job done.

History.
Barry Allen was a normal Forensic Scientist working at Central City's own Police Department until one day, when he was struck by lightning in his lab. Barry was brought to the hospital, but there was nothing they could do to save him. Harrison Wells approached Barry's adoptive dad, Joe West about transferring Barry to STAR Labs. Joe agreed and Barry quickly recovered after their treatment. When he woke up, Barry took no time to realise that the accident had given him superspeed. With his newfound allies, Harrison Wells, Cisco Ramon & Caitlin Snow, Barry became The Flash to protect Central City from all threats that may come its way.

Pilot:

In the first episode of NCW's The Flash, Harrison Wells is trying to encourage Barry to run, but he refuses. After Iris tells Barry he can do it, he feels more motivated, but there's something missing. Barry realises that he hasn't asked Cisco for help, so he does. After Cisco tells Barry what to do, the deceased Ronnie Raymond shows up in STAR Labs, somehow alive. He is instantly killed by the Reverse Flash. Barry arrives at the scene but he loses him almost immediately. Barry later discovers Harrison Wells inside a secret room in STAR Labs, wearing the Reverse Flash costume. Barry feels bamboozled and the episode ends.

Fast Enough?:

Barry chases Reverse Flash across Central City, until he stops and bamboozles Barry once more by telling him that Grodd is behind him. Reverse Flash escapes while Barry is turned around. Later, Cisco tells Barry that

Behind the scenes.
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