‘The Flash’ Ending CW Series After Season 9

The Flash, starring Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, is coming to an end in 2023. The CW Network has announced that the show’s ninth season will also be it’s last.

According to The CW, The Flash is headed back into production, with an official start date set for sometime in September. The show’s ninth season will end with 13 episodes. They sent out a release to confirm this announcement that is sure to make the series’ fans sad.

“Nine seasons! Nine years of saving Central City while taking audiences on an emotional journey full of heart, humor, and spectacle. And now Barry Allen has reached the starting gate for his last race. So many amazing people have given their talents, time, and love to bring this wonderful show to life each week,” said executive producer Eric Wallace in a statement. “So, as we get ready to honor the show’s incredible legacy with our exciting final chapter, I want to say thank you to our phenomenal cast, writers, producers, and crew over the years who helped make ‘The Flash’ such an unforgettable experience for audiences around the world.“

The Flash premiered in October 2014. It was created after Grant Gustin had a two-episode stint as Barry Allen on Arrow during its second season. It’s one of the most popular series on The CW since its debut on the network, but all good things must come to an end.

The Flash stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, and Jesse L. Martin as Joe West. In addition to the long-term cast, Danielle Nicolet co-stars as Cecile Horton. Hopefully, the cast will be able to move on after such a benchmark moment in their acting careers.

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