The announcement of the flash Being canceled after its ninth season aired, fans on social media rallied to express their gratitude to the show, Grant Gustin, and how the past eight seasons have been a joyous ride for them. The cast themselves have spoken about their own love for the show and how far it’s come since its debut and where it is now.
The show has run its course of eight seasons with its ninth and final season underway. The introduction of Barry Allen’s character first took place in Arrows second season and the showrunners had made it clear that if the first season of flash, or if the pilot itself didn’t work, then the character would be part of Oliver Queen’s team.
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The Flash broke records for The CW
The CW is known for its long-running shows such as Supernatural, which ended in 2020 after a total of 15 seasons. The publicity the show gained was nothing compared to what the first season of the flash has received.
The show follows CSI agent Barry Allen in Central City after being struck by lightning and later reborn as The Flash. Gaining super speed, Barry receives the title of “The Fastest Man Alive.” The series then focuses on his journey as he defeats enemies throughout the city and battles against his returning foe.
The ratings the show brought to the CW were nothing like they had ever seen. Grant Gustin’s portrayal of The Scarlet Speedster quickly became the best depiction of The Flash and the Joy The actor was no longer a normal CSI agent, but an agent with an alternate life.
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Grant Gustin makes fans nostalgic
After the news of the flash being canceled, Grant Gustin expressed his own sadness and then offered fans a photo of the very first time he dressed up as the iconic Barry Allen. Alongside, he also posted a picture of himself in his current Flash costume and oh, fans responded with love.
Seeing a character that has grown so much, and seeing the actor grow with him, fans were amazed at how time passing seemed so small at first. Looking back, Barry Allen was just a scientist learning to use his powers, but now he’s not just the leader of his own superhero team, but so much more.
While fans cherished Gustin’s own growth, they admired how ageless he looked, as if not a day had passed. The looks of only nine years turn into the story of a lifetime. The role of Barry Allen changed Grant Gustin’s life and, with him, ours as well.
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