The CW has announced that the upcoming 9th season of "The Flash" will be its last. The season, set to debut next year, will be a short one, with just 13 episodes.
The season will star Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, and Jesse L. Martin, and will begin midseason 2023.
The Flash executive producer/showrunner Eric Wallace said, "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. 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" began as a spinoff from "Arrow", and became a very successful series for the network - the most successful in the Arrowverse.