There are some excellent comic book/superhero shows worth checking out on Netflix in case you're not caught up in time for the new fall seasons to kick off. Here's part one of some suggestions to get you started so you can join the fun.

SUPERGIRL

Season One is available on Netflix and for those thinking this show may appear corny or no match compared to Flash or others; guess again. The story about Superman's cousin, Kara/Supergirl, is a solid piece of the man of steel's mythology. Supergirl holds her own and offers a different take for the played out macho-male world of heroism. In a trend of strong-female heroins, Supergirl is the fun that may be missing from DC's cinematic universe. Also, there are some awesome supporting characters such as Jimmy Olsen and J'on J'onzz aka Martian Manhunter. The impressive visual effects compliments a well-structured narrative that feels like cinematic serials than it does a light-hearted TV show. Season Two debuts October 3rd on The CW (the new home for "Supergirl"). And Superman is coming, so let's praise that we'll have a man of steel for TV (maybe a different appeal for those Cavill haters out there).

FLASH

What's becoming The CW's flagship for its superhero lineup, "The Flash" is everything you want in a comic book series. The cast is beyond talented and grasps the material wonderfully and the creative team executes to amplify the stakes episode-to-episode. Without giving away spoilers, the finale of season two last spring was game-changer. Fans now what to expect for season three, so now's as good as any time to hop on the fastest man alive's bandwagon. Just like other DC characters, we have Grant Gustin portraying Barry Allen on TV and we now have Ezra Miller who will play Barry in the cinematic universe along side Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill's Batman and Superman. Gustin's fans run deep, but I welcome all portrayals of DC heroes. Like "Supergirl", "The Flash" offers an impressive production for being a TV show. It's shows like this that demonstrate TV is an ideal platform for superhero content in the sense that creators can really take their time to develop characters and let the audience invest in their journey. Barry/Flash's journey is one that we want to see keep going; this series isn't a sprint, hopefully it's a marathon. Season three airs on The CW October 4th.

ARROW

A show that followed the incredible run of "Smallville", "Arrow" was to launch The CW into new territory with DC's superhero properties. Who knew Green Arrow could be such a badass? The show succeeded initially. A solid season one established an odyssey of Oliver Queen's life that led into a roller coaster that was season two. It's because of "Arrow" that we are spoiled with "The Flash", "Supergirl", and "Legends of Tomorrow", etc. But where the show peaked, it's suffered due to falling as most shows can; its stale. This show still has potential and in my opinion, the introduction of another DC billionaire could resurrect this series (hint, hint: Batman!). "Arrow" fans run as deep as any, and although I love every aspect about the show, cast and crew (minus a showrunner who seems to be running it into the ground at this point), this show is falling off when it's compared to the product that "The Flash" is putting out. Aside the awesome crossover events, "Arrow" needs to work hard to deliver week-to-week and win back some fans. This was and still can be one of the most fun and exciting shows on TV of given the proper treatment like it was given in its first two seasons. So I'm still recommending people to give it a view and be ready for some redemption as Green Arrow suits for his fifth season on The CW airing October 5th.

So that's the first part of my run down of superhero shows that are available on Netflix. There's time to binge and catch up before the new seasons air on prime time this fall. Overall, all shows provide stellar casts and great story arcs that you can't get crammed in films these days. So check them out if you've been on the fence. What are your thoughts about these shows and what are you looking forward to this fall? Leave some comments below to continue the discussion. Be sure to check out my second part, where I break down other superhero shows to be on the look out for this fall.