The Flash has been going on for a while now, and all too often shows go far longer than they should. So when should The Flash end?
Asking when a show should end will come with many opinions. I have been following The Flash since the summer of 2015. Could the show last a while longer, or is its end coming sooner than
we think?
When Should The Flash End?
The Flash has had its ups and downs over the years. The constant debate over which seasons are the better ones goes on forever. Unfortunately, most series don’t have the opportunity to end on their terms because networks/streaming services choose not to continue them when they have more stories to tell.
In the case of The Flash, it’s clear after being on the air for eight years now. They will have the opportunity to end when they are ready to end it or when the main cast is prepared to move on.
For me, this show lost some interest during Season 7, and at points, I was questioning if maybe the show has gone on too long. Some storylines weren’t interesting to me, but I also understand Iam just one person. The Flash fanbase has many reasons to like the series and voice their critiques against it when need be.
It wasn’t until Armageddon (the most recent story arc) that started Season 8 that made me think maybe the show has more to say still. The quick pace it ran with telling its story and how the show revealed big moments surprised me. I haven’t been this excited about the show in a while.
Recently, Grant Gustin, who stars as Barry Allen, aka The Flash, was reported to have signed on for Season 9. This all but guarantees we will be getting the 9th Season if the network signs
the remaining stars to contracts. Rumors run wild all the time surrounding this show, and a major one was that Season 8 would be the final Season. This news should put that fake information to rest.
At times, it feels the show is on this roller coaster in its storytelling. However, they are on a high with the Armageddon event making mostly everyone still watching happy, even bringing some fans back on board with the series again. If the creatives behind the show can keep that momentum going when the show returns in March, please keep the series going.
Now, let’s come back to the question of when a series should end? Most refer to the classic moment in Happy Days when Fonzie jumps the shark when a show has gone too far. The Flash, in my opinion, hasn’t necessarily “jumped the shark” but has shown it has told a lot of its best stories early on. With the show adding new characters like Chester, Allegra, and Barry’s kids from the future Bart & Nora.
The expanding world of The Flash can create new storylines that we couldn’t have had when it first started. It’s now about keeping the audience engaged with them; I don’t care for most of the new characters as much as the original ones. I just don’t feel as invested in them as they want me to be.
I have said several times that the creatives should keep making The Flash for at least 10 Seasons if possible. I said the same thing about Arrow, and we saw that didn’t happen. If approved, maybe the upcoming 9th season will be the final one. If that is the case, make Reverse-Flash the final villain. It started the series with him as the main villain; the first season made the most sense to have him involved.
Bringing him back is the best choice when it comes to an end. The emotional weight behind Eobard Thawne and what he did to Barry Allen when he was a child is essential to the entirety of the series. Not having him involved when The Flash comes to an end would be a disservice to this long ongoing series.
Love it or hate it, The Flash has done some crazy things on television, and it seems it will last a while longer before taking its bow. However, some characters are still yet to officially debut, and we need to see them before the end.
Cobalt Blue & Red Death, to name a few. Will the show also have a spinoff, or will this be the end of seeing all these characters? I would suspect the discussions are happening, as The Flash is one of the biggest shows on the CW network. So whenever the end is, I’ll be there watching, probably wishing it wasn’t ending.
