The Flash: 5 Lessons It Should Learn From Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman

Superman didn't just save people; he helped them. His Superman guise evolved to a point where he helped people by using his fame to help charities. He made appearances at fundraisers, gave speeches for worthwhile causes, and visited sick children. In one story he was even called upon to serve as a trusted intermediary between two warring nations. These added responsibilities made his schedule so hectic to the point that he had two daily planners to coordinate Superman's schedule with of Clark Kent. This was hard work, but not presented as a burden.

Clark found that doing these uplifting acts to be rejuvenating towards his enthusiasm. Superman, like any first responder, must bear the burden of seeing people on the worst day of their lives. It is especially vital for these heroes to have opportunities to see humanity at its best to balance out the tragedy and self-destruction they witness.

Barry Allen is a very good man; caring & moral. He also has a sense of fun, so it feels impossibly against the character's grain that we've never seen him engage in charity on the series. Not once. He does it regularly in the comics, and it feels wrong that he doesn't do so in the show. Not only would it be an organic growth for the character, but another way to tell a story that puts the focus back on The Flash himself.