Dangerous Dave hits top speed in this episode as he dives into the cult classic The Flash—a show that was bold, stylish, and arguably way ahead of its time.
Kicking things off with a massive What Happened Way Back When (1990), Dave revisits iconic music, movies, and television that defined the year—from Vogue and Ice Ice Baby to blockbuster hits like Home Alone and groundbreaking shows such as Twin Peaks.
In Retro Headlines, Dave explores a world in transition, covering major UK and US moments including the Resignation of Margaret Thatcher and the global tension building towards the Gulf War build-up.
The heart of the episode is the Dangerous Deep Dive, breaking down the origins, cast, and legacy of The Flash. Dave explores standout episodes, behind-the-scenes challenges, and why the show’s cancellation still stings today—while also connecting its DNA to the modern The Flash.
The debate ramps up in Retro Rumble, as The Flash goes head-to-head with Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, while Better Than / Worse Than compares it against icons like Batman and the X-Men.
There’s plenty of nostalgia along the way with Back in the Ads (featuring classic and obscure 90s adverts), Toybox Time Machine (digging into forgotten toy gems), and a spotlight on overlooked TV in Dangerously Underrated and One Season Wonder.
Finally, in a powerful Danger Zone, Dave makes the case that The Flash wasn’t a failure—but a blueprint—drawing comparisons to superhero shows past and present.
⚡ BONUS SEGMENTS
🎤 GAZ’S RAPID RETRO REVIEW (Special Guest Segment)
“Alright Dave… you know I had to get involved with this one…”
Gaz returns with a quick-fire take on The Flash (1990):
“Loved the tone—felt like a proper comic book come to life.”
“John Wesley Shipp? Underrated hero—completely believable.”
“The Trickster episodes? Absolute chaos—in the best way.”
“Yeah, it looks dated now… but back then? This was cutting edge.”
“Biggest issue? Timing. This show comes out 10 years later—it’s a hit.”
👉 Gaz’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5
“Not perfect… but massively important.”
🎤 THE DANGEROUS REBUTTAL
“Alright Gaz… I hear you…
…but I’m pushing back on this one…”
Dangerous Dave responds:
“3.5? Too low. WAY too low.”
“You’ve got to judge this show for what it was trying to do—not what it didn’t have.”
“This wasn’t just TV… this was ambition on screen.”
“Without this show, you don’t get modern superhero TV as we know it.”
“It didn’t fail—it just ran before anyone else was ready to catch up.”
👉 Dave’s Final Rating: 4 out of 5
🎬 FINAL SIGN-OFF
From nostalgic throwbacks to deep analysis and passionate debate, Episode 18 celebrates The Flash (1990) as more than just a short-lived series—it’s a cult classic that helped shape the future of superhero television.
And with the next episode teasing a deep dive into Rambo: First Blood Part II… things are about to get explosive.