With the latest superhero dramas being gloomy and dark, you might want something more upbeat than the corrupt “Gotham” or the mature “Arrow.” If that’s what you want, then look no further because “The Flash” fits in that category. Airing on the CW Tuesday, “The Flash” is considerably more light-hearted than any other DC Nation television show and follows the story of a brilliant, young, assistant police forensic investigator who wakes up from a coma after an incident and finds out that he has super human speed.

As expected, the series focuses on Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), who later becomes the Flash (I mean his name is in the title), who tries to figure out how to control and use his power to help people against Metahumans, people like him who use their powers for evil. Like many heroes, he is driven by a tragedy that happened when he was younger, which is shown in numerous flashbacks. With that and the inner turmoil of not doing enough to save others, Allen connects with people in real life by wanting to share his problems, but being unable to in fear of what others may think.

Within the first episode, he shows the audience that he is not alone and asks for the help of others, especially from his surrogate dad Detective Joe West, and employees of STAR Labs, Caitlyn Snow (Danielle Penabaker) and Cisco Ramon (Carlos Valdes) under Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh). Another important character is Iris West (Candice Patton), the main love interest who Allen has trouble telling his true feelings to.

However, in the pilot, there was a lot of information thrown at you during the 42 minutes. It was sort of an overflow because it included Barry’s life, friends and family, backstory and then about Flash’s complete origins and the reason for his suit, lightning bolt, and later even includes a fight with a super villain.

Despite what it seems, it may just be because it is the first episode and as the series continues, the flow of information will thin out and not be all at once. Plus, the series can be understood by people who don’t even know much about the Flash. They can learn more of his habits alongside Allen, who himself is new to this overwhelming power, and is coming to terms with his new responsibility. Don’t worry though, Flash’s fans will approve of the show. It portrays the true spirit of the character’s comic book roots and the development of his personality.

Compared to “Arrow” and “Gotham,” “The Flash” features a light-hearted theme instead of the moody darkness of the other two. It is a show that can be watched by both people who know or don’t know about the superhero because everything is explained as each episode continues. The main mystery is of course his mother’s death. Allen slowly connects the pieces of who did it along with protecting his city. It is a developing show that surely will capture your interest.