The Flash

The Flash

2014 American superhero television series
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The Flash is an American superhero television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, and Geoff Johns, airing on The CW. It is based on the Barry Allen incarnation of DC Comics character the Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. It is a spin-off of Arrow, existing in the same fictional universe known as the Arrowverse. The series premiered in the United States on The CW on October 7, 2014, and ran for nine seasons until May 24, 2023. The series follows Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed, which he uses to fight criminals, along with others who have also gained superhuman abilities.

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United States
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English
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6
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  • Glen Winter (pilot)
  • C. Kim Miles
  • Jeffrey C. Mygatt
  • Stewart Whelan
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  • Paul Karasik
  • Harry Jierjian
  • Nathan Draper
  • Chris Conlee
  • Dan Wilken
  • Felicia Livingston
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41–45 minutes
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October 7, 2014 (2014-10-07)
present
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Barry Allen: My name is Barry Allen and I'm the fastest man alive. A friend recently gave me the idea for a new name and something tells me it's gonna catch on.
  • In the comics, the character Cisco Ramon becomes the often mocked super hero, Vibe.
  • When Barry is showing S.T.A.R. Labs his power, the camera pans to a billboard for Ferris Air. Ferris Air is the employer of Hal Jordan, the alter ego of Green Lantern.
  • Grant Gustin played a Warbler in Glee opposite Darren Criss. Darren Criss starred in Starkid, a musical theatre group with which Carlos Valdes, who plays Cisco, is also affiliated.
  • Grant Gustin beat out Matt Barr and James Mackay for the title role.
  • Although Grant Gustin portrays the Flash in this series, he will not reprise his role in the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). The role of The Flash in the film will be played by Ezra Miller.

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