Flash

The first Flash series had been incredible, if so short lived as to limit its impression, but when The Flash came back, it turned into one of the most impressive super hero shows on television in a time of great super hero shows. The Flash looks at the scarlet speedster, Barry Allen, one of the most iconic of all the DC comics characters, and his rise to his role as defender of Central City. The show deals with Barry's interaction with various villains, his own personal rogue's gallery, and especially with Hank Starr, the most powerful scientist in Central City. Of course, there's a perfectly played love story, and a smart series of family interactions and history that makes the entire series feel more like a drama than a super hero show. The show is the perfect combination of high production values, classic comic book storytelling, smart 21stcentury dialogue, and well-applied special effects. The look for the Flash's runs are pretty amazing, and gorgeous, and the costuming, especially The Flash's outfit, is modern without forgetting that this is a character that goes back decades. Why it's on the list: DC comics shows don't get enough love, and this is the best of all of them!