News: The Flash Coming Back to the Small Screen!

I honestly can't contain my excitement. Not only has DC announced that they're giving The Flash his own movie, he's also getting his own series on the CW. Am I in Heaven? Because I'm pretty sure this is what Heaven is like.

In season 2 of Arrow, writer Greg Berlanti will be introducing Barry Allen, better known as The Flash, in hopes of establishing an origin story that will lead to his own spin-off series. Apparently, this is all an attempt to bring superpowers, and metarealism, into the so far very down to earth and realistic series. Finally, DC is getting their act together.

This is a great idea for a few reasons. But the biggest is that Barry Allen is probably the most realistic of the super powered characters. Berlanti has said that the whole plan is to bring Barry in so that powers can be introduced, and Barry is undoubtedly the best character to use. He's not an alien, he's not an inter-galactic space guardian, he's not from a mythical island inhabited only by women, he was born and raised in the United States, and was given powers by chance. Even past the powers, he's still a very down to earth character.

I like Arrow... mostly. The biggest problem is the writing. The dialogue feels like a soap opera, and the guy behind it is, of course, Berlanti. You may also know him as the guy who wrote Green Lantern... yeah. Bottom line, this guy can be a decent writer, but he just doesn't try. Not only does he have to deal with Arrow, and the new Flash series, but he must also take on The Flash. That doesn't really sound like a formula for putting your heart into what you write. I'm not sure what DC is thinking on this, but they need to hire at least one more guy. I mean, really, JUST Berlanti?

DC seems to think The Flash is their best bet to get some new fans. It's smart, and I'm thrilled, but I'm concerned that Berlanti simply has too much on his plate. If you remember, The Flash had his own TV series in 1990, so this'll be his first time back on the small screen in more than 20 years. Please, Berlanti. I, and all other Flash fans beg of you, don't mess this up.

You guys excited? What do you think about DC using The Flash to really build a universe? Let me know in the comments, and I'll see ya next time!

Make sure you keep an eye out for Barry Allen's first appearance on season 2 of Arrow around December!