The Flash Showrunner Responds To Whether Season 9 Will Be The Last
The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace discusses if the upcoming season 9, which will air in the 2022-2023 TV season, will serve as the show's finale. While Arrow became the longest-running Arrowverse TV show after its season 8 conclusion, The Flash is about to break its record. The Flash, which began as an Arrow spinoff and the first series to build out the larger franchise, will be returning for season 9 in the fall. When it premieres, The Flash will officially surpass Arrow's 170-episode run.
At the beginning of 2022, there was some uncertainty about The Flash's future after season 8 despite lead star Grant Gustin being in talks to sign a new contract for season 9. Due to WarnerMedia and Paramount looking at selling The CW, it caused the network to have a shake-up for their renewals and cancellations this year. While The Flash season 9 was officially picked up in March, there have been questions about whether or not it will be the show's last one.
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As The Flash season 8 has only a few episodes remaining, showrunner Eric Wallace has spoken with EW about the show's future. When asked if they are looking at The Flash season 9 as the final one, Wallace confirms that no decision had been made yet on that front. However, the showrunner does clarify that as he plans The Flash season 9, he will approach it in a way where it can serve as the series' ending, should The CW decide not to renew it for season 10. Wallace says:
«I hope next year isn't the last season, knock on wood. But I have to now plan, going into season 9… I mean, I have to plan it that way, just in case. I don't want to get caught unawares. I don't want the audience to get caught with a
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