The recently released trailer for The CW's new superhero series The Flash received some mixed reactions (on this particular site anyway).  Today's new cut will likely have the same result since it leans heavily on the oftentimes melodramatic emotional hook that's at the heart of beloved and belittled CW shows alike.  Much like its sister series Arrow, which is at its best when striking a balance between intense action and soap opera schmaltz, The Flash doesn't appear to be shy about giving the network's dedicated fandom its just deserts.  You can bet that we'll have weekly recaps for both shows once they return to the small screen this fall.

Hit the jump to check out The Flash trailer and to play "Spot the Villain."  The show stars Grant Gustin, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Jesse L. Martin, Candice Patton, Tom Cavanagh, Rick Cosnett, and John Wesley Shipp with Robbie Amell, Wentworth Miller, and Clancy Brown slated as guest stars.  The Flash premieres on The CW on October 7th at 8/7c.

Check out the new trailer for The Flash below, and click here for all of our coverage on the series so far:

Here’s the official synopsis for The Flash:

After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Months later he awakens with the power of super speed, granting him the ability to move through Central City like an unseen guardian angel. Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only “meta-human” who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion — and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won’t be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become …The Flash.