The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. But their victory is short-lived as two new threats rise from the ashes of “Armageddon,” one of which will unleash unforeseen horrors into the lives of Barry and his teammates - and change Team Flash forever. But when the powerful alien Despero unleashes near annihilation on Central City, The Flash and his team must once again defy impossible odds to save the day. Season eight picks up with Barry and his wife, Iris West-Allen (Patton), at the top of their game - both in their careers as superhero and reporter and as a devoted couple. Runk (McKnight), and retired detective Joe West (Martin). Those on his team include Caitlin Snow/Frost (Panabaker), Meta-Empath Cecile Horton (Nicolet), the light-powered meta Allegra Garcia (Compton), brilliant tech-nerd Chester P. Behind a mask, Barry uses his powers to protect the people of Central City from many an evil force as The Flash.
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The action-adventure series centers on police scientist Barry Allen (Gustin) who develops super speed after a dark-matter lightning strike. Ī superhero series, The Flash stars Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton, Brandon McKnight, and Jesse L. Will Flash stick around long enough to surpass one or both of these other shows? Will The Flash be cancelled or renewed for season nine? Stay tuned. Meanwhile, Smallville stayed on the air for 10 years and 217 episodes. Arrow ran eight seasons and amassed 170 episodes.
Airing on The CW, The Flash is in its eighth season and is currently the third longest-running primetime superhero series in U.S.