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THE CW

 

 

THE FLASH

PREMIERES TUESDAY OCTOBER 7TH

 

WHAT IT BE:

The CW’s follows up the success of Arrow with another DC character that isn’t part of their Big 3 (Batman, Superman, and Batman). The Flash follows the adventures of a young Barry Allen as he attempts to deal with the pressures of being a super hero and being a teenager, all while moving at the speed of life. Or some shit.

WHY IT MIGHT BE DECENT:

Honestly? Because – to everyone’s shock – Arrow was decent. And the costume in the show doesn’t look as stupid as it could have.

WHY IT MIGHT SUCK BUTT:

There are so many reasons. Despite Arrow, this is still the CW. And Green Arrow isn’t a character that doesn’t require special effects every time he uses his power. Early word on this show is that it’s pretty sweet, but anything can go wrong at any point, particularly when they start trying to integrate some of the Flash’s villains.

HOW MANY EPISODES BEFORE I QUIT IT?

If you’ve been reading this feature since it started, you know that there’s a new PopFilter podcast coming out that focuses on superhero TV. So…a lot.

 

 

JANE THE VIRGIN

PREMIERES MONDAY OCTOBER 13TH

 

WHAT IT BE:

Jane is a virgin who gets knocked up by being accidentally artificially inseminated. Because shows need to go on for six seasons, and not just half an episode, she decides to keep the baby. Hopefully a lot of allusions to the bible are to follow.

WHY IT MIGHT BE DECENT:

It has actually been getting decent reviews. The CW is really selling titular actor Gina Rodriguez as a future superstar. It doesn’t seem like that will be the case based on the trailer, but hey…trailers suck. You never know.

WHY IT MIGHT SUCK BUTT:

See: The Flash, minus the special effects superhero stuff. (hint: it’s on The CW)

HOW MANY EPISODES BEFORE I QUIT IT?

The pilot should show whether people think this actually good, or just good for the CW. From there, who knows? (Hint: I do)