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The Flash

American superhero television series (2014–2023)

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The Flash is an American superhero television series that aired from 2014 to 2023, following the story of a speedster superhero. The show was part of a broader wave of comic book adaptations that helped establish superhero television as a major entertainment format during this period.

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After being struck by lightning, CSI investigator Barry Allen awakens from a nine-month coma to discover he has been granted the gift of super speed. Teaming up with S.T.A.R. Labs, Barry takes on the persona of The Flash, the Fastest Man Alive, to protect his city.

Aired: 2014–2023
Seasons: 9 · 184 episodes
Status: Ended
Created by: Geoff Johns, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg
Network: The CW
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Genre: Superhero Drama Action
Based on: Characters from DC Comics
Developed by: Greg Berlanti Andrew Kreisberg Geoff Johns
Showrunners: Andrew Kreisberg Gabrielle Stanton Aaron Helbing Todd Helbing Eric Wallace

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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.

Initially envisioned as a backdoor pilot, the positive reception Gustin received during two appearances as Barry on Arrow led to executives choosing to develop a full pilot to make use of a larger budget and help flesh out Barry's world in more detail. The series is primarily filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.