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* NarmCharm: Barry's speech in episode 2 to the STAR Labs gang about how "they all got struck by that lightning" can be a little cringe-worthy to viewers but Grant Gustin sounds earnest enough to make it heartwarming enough to work.
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga'') because of differences in tone. Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
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** Also with the Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga'') because of differences in tone. Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga'') because of differences in tone. Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga'') because of differences in tone. Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]" ]]"
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*AcceptableProfessionalTargets: After Simon Stagg refuses to comment, Iris says that she's just going to make up a quote.
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* FridgeHorror: [[spoiler:The Reverse-Flash is active, and has already murdered Barry's mother.]]
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* AuthorsSavingThrow: Iris West is changed from a journalist to a criminal psychologist, likely to avoid [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Lois Lane]] comparisons.
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* AuthorsSavingThrow: Iris West is changed from a journalist to a criminal psychologist, likely to avoid [[Franchise/{{Superman}} Lois Lane]] comparisons. However in the second episode, we learn she's taking a journalism class for an elective, and she ends up doing articles about the Flash.
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* FridgeHorror: [[spoiler:The Reverse-Flash is active, and has already killed Barry's mother]].
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* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: The Reverse-Flash is depicted as a screeching HumanoidAbomination that's only visibly definable for brief moments; the rest of the time he's just looks like living lightning.]]
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* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: The Reverse-Flash is depicted as a screeching HumanoidAbomination that's only visibly definable for brief moments; the rest of the time he's he just looks like living lightning.]]
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*** That and we are seeing developments of a shared DC Universe, even if it is in tv form, while the DC Cinematic Universe is lagging behind and studio execs are hesitant on the shared DC Cinematic Universe concept
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* MemeticMutation: "Lightning gave me abs?"
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**"[[FridgeLogic Did "Did Flash run backwards twice]]?"twice?", from the posters showing him running with a lightning bolt shaped speed trail, suggesting he just randomly decided to run backwards twice for some reason.
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* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: The Reverse-Flash is depicted as a screeching HumanoidAbomination that's only visibly definable for brief moments; the rest of the time he's just looks like living lightning.]]
* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: The Reverse-Flash is depicted as a screeching HumanoidAbomination that's only visibly definable for brief moments; the rest of the time he's just looks like living lightning.]]
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga''). Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier trend of DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga''). ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga'') because of differences in tone. Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier trend of DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga''). Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier trend of DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who [[CreatorBacklash didn't like like]] ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
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** Also with ''Film/ManOfSteel'' and the upcoming Franchise/DCCinematicUniverse including ''Film/BatmanVSupermanDawnOfJustice'' (and by extension ''Film/TheDarkKnightSaga''). Fans were quick to point out the pilot was more lighthearted compared to the DarkerAndEdgier trend of DC movies. Past ''Flash'' and ''Superman'' writer Creator/MarkWaid, who didn't like ''Film/ManOfSteel'' for that reason, got to see the pilot early and praised the creators for "[[TakeThat remembering he ENJOYS HIS WORK.]]"
** With ''Series/AgentsOfSHIELD'' - the latest front in the DC vs Marvel
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Thing about Broken Base is, you need to establish that the base is actually broken. Simply saying \"Some fans don\'t like X\" isn\'t enough.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: The changes made to the Flash's costume from the comics have received some criticisms - namely the ChestInsignia lacking the white centrepiece; and that the character nicknamed the Scarlet Speedster isn't actually wearing his distinctive scarlet[=/=]bright red, but rather a darker maroon or burgundy. [[spoiler:The final shot in the pilot reveals that the Flash will eventually have a costume that makes these alterations in the future, however.]]
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: The changes made to the Flash's costume from the comics have received some criticisms - namely the ChestInsignia lacking the white centrepiece; and that the character nicknamed the Scarlet Speedster isn't actually wearing his distinctive scarlet[=/=]bright red, but rather a darker maroon or burgundy. [[spoiler:The [[spoiler:However, the final shot in the pilot reveals that in the future the Flash will eventually have a costume that makes has these alterations in the future, however.alterations.]]
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* FridgeBrilliance: Harrison Wells mentions that while Barry was in the hospital, his heart kept speeding up so fast the machines couldn't read it. [[spoiler:A little thinking makes you wonder how ''he'' knew that Barry wasn't just flatlining. Thus, foreshadowing that he's from the future and already know's that Barry will become the Flash.]]
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* FridgeBrilliance: Harrison Wells mentions that while Barry was in the hospital, his heart kept speeding up so fast the machines couldn't read it. [[spoiler:A little thinking makes you wonder how ''he'' knew that Barry wasn't just flatlining. Thus, foreshadowing that he's from the future and already know's knows that Barry will become the Flash.]]
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Not Fridge Brilliance, it\'s Mythology Gag.
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* HilariousInHindsight: Oliver Queen, the trope namer for TheCape, advises Barry to become one.
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