The Final Chapter of The Flash: Updates and Speculations
The CW series The Flash is still far from reaching its final conclusion. Currently airing its ninth and final season, viewers can look forward to the series finale on May 24th, 2023. However, those relying on streaming services will only get to see the finale the following day, on May 25th. Until then, the fate of Central City's favorite hero remains a mystery.
Will The Flash Return to Save the Day?
As of January 2023, there are still a few episodes left to go before fans can finally witness the conclusion of Barry Allen's heroic journey. The CW is keeping its cards close to its chest, but rumors suggest that Grant Gustin, who plays the role of Barry, may go on hiatus after the last few episodes of Supergirl have aired in The Flash time slot. This could be a move to facilitate the final season's closure.
What's Next for Grant Gustin?
There are speculations that once The Flash returns in Fall 2023, it might wrap up its storylines with more dramatic flourish. Several shows are vying for the time slots vacated by Supergirl and The Flash. In early 2021, the CW network already shifted Superman and Lois to the 8 PM time slot, originally occupied by The Flash. Some theories suggest that a new hero show, Naomi, could take up the 9 PM slot vacated by Superman and Lois in early 2022.
Could We See a New Main Character?
Other speculation around the network's lineup includes the possibility of characters from The New Teen Titans moving over to the CW network. Alternatively, the network may bring The Green Lantern Corps back with John "Diggel" Stewart from Arrow. However, no concrete details have been shared yet.
Streaming Release and Final Conflict
For those following the series through streaming services, the final episodes are likely to follow a similar schedule to the US release in the UK and worldwide. The CW's streaming app and website will host the episodes as soon as the CW network airs them. This means that fans who can't wait for the TV season can enjoy the excitement early.
The final chapter of The Flash is a blend of anticipation and speculation, with fans eagerly waiting to see if Barry Allen and his allies will finally triumph over their arch-nemesis, Reverse-Flash, and the Legion of Doom.
Stay tuned for updates as The Flash approaches its conclusion. Whether the series ends with a bang or a whimper, one thing is for sure—if it's an emotionally-charged finale, it will make the wait worth it.