Almost a decade ago, "The Flash" made a stunning debut on the CW, captivating audiences with its thrilling narrative and incredible characters. The show began with a gripping pilot episode that hinted at a future crisis, where the titular character, the Flash, was prophesied to vanish. This narrative twist set the stage for a rich tapestry of storylines that unfolded over nine seasons, inviting viewers into the vibrant world of Central City and its beloved superhero.
The show didn't just entertain; it created a profound connection with its fans. The journey of Barry Allen, portrayed by Grant Gustin, showcased not only super-speed but also the emotional depth of his character. Fans grew attached to the intricate relationships and conflicts that defined the series, making it a landmark in the superhero genre.
Throughout its run, "The Flash" introduced numerous iconic characters, thrilling villains, and heartwarming friendships. Each episode brought new challenges and adventures, leading to memorable crossover events with other CW shows. As the series evolved, so did its storytelling, cementing "The Flash" as a cultural phenomenon that left a lasting impact on the DC universe.
Almost a decade ago, “The Flash” premiered on the CW with a pilot episode that teased a storyline far in the future. In a future front page of the fictional Central City Citizen paper, the headline read that the Flash had disappeared in a “crisis” event. The date: April 25, 2024.
The ominous scene set up multiple important storylines in the nine-season series, from villain Reverse-Flash looming large in the first season to a massive DC Comics crossover storyline that didn’t come into play until Season 6.
Actor Grant Gustin, who portrayed the speedster, commemorated the occasion with a throwback photo of himself in a Flash bathrobe from April 25, 2016. He looked for a photo from the set on every April 25 during the nine years they were in production, he wrote, but the cheeky shot was “the only Flash related April 25th photo” he had.
“We made it — April 25, 2024. I can confirm that Flash has in fact not vanished,” the actor captioned the post.
Fellow “Flash” alum Tom Cavanagh, who played scientist Harrison Wells and the Reverse-Flash who takes over his body, also acknowledged the occasion, sharing photos of him and Gustin backstage at “Water for Elephants,” a musical the latter is starring in on Broadway. “He didn’t vanish after all,” Cavanagh wrote.
Actor Candice Patton, who played the Flash’s love interest Iris West, shared a photo of the newspaper front page marked with Thursday’s date on her Instagram Story.
The “crisis” that the pilot stinger alluded to played out in the “Crisis on Infinite Earths,” a five-episode crossover in the CW’s “Arrowverse” of
