The Flash
Summary
Grant Gustin ’s debut asThe Flashis getting honored on societal mass medium as the Arrowverse wiz made his firstDCappearance a decade ago on The CW . It has been more than half a year sinceThe Flashseason 9 endedits run on The CW , which marked the end of an era for the Arrowverse , as Gustin ’s show was the final Earth - Prime - based series in the dealership . Although have a shorten last time of year , the Scarlet Speedster got to economize Central City one final time before finishing his decade - recollective run on The CW .
While 2023 score the end ofThe FlashTV show , December 4 , 2013 , holds a especial place in the Arrowverse because that is when Gustin first appeared inArrowseason 2 for his two - parter act as Barry Allen . Today , viewers took to social media to observe his entry in the franchise .
@FlashpointSabercouldn’t think it has already been"10 years since Grant started act Barry Allen,“as his twoArrowepisodes became some of the most well - receive episode of that yr .
@MarcusBailey007went on to say that Gustin is"the estimable Flash,“which is a opinion many have partake over the years .
@BrentacPrime"loved his meter as Barry,“calling Gustin ’s journey afterArrowseason 2"such a great run . "
@TheJoeTapesshared that , in their opinion , Gustin"should still be The Flash . “He is the role player to have play the desperate legend the farsighted inlive - activity DC TV display and movies .
@Flash2193kept it short and fresh by referring to Gustin as"the goat,“while including one of Barry ’s running shots fromThe Flashseason 1 .
@Chris_Panicoadded that Gustin"was legit perfect [ as the ] Flash,“with the doer having nonplus to not only star in his own show , but take part of several Arrowverse crossovers .
Barry Allen ’s Arrowverse journey stop in The Flash time of year 9 finale , which brought back multiple characters and boast a vast tease for the future tense .
Why Grant Gustin Was Great As The Arrowverse’s Flash
It ’s key to think of that while Barry may be one of DC Comics ' most popular character , The Flash was still not on the radio detection and ranging when it come to oecumenical audiences when Gustin ’s solo show premiered . AsArrowquickly found its popularity , with The CW wanting to franchise this newfangled DC Universe , The Flasharrived at a clip when Barry could serve as a nifty contrast to the Green Arrow . WithArrowbeing a gamey legal action drama , The Flashfeatured Barry as one of the Arrowverse ’s sputter light .
stray Gustin as the Arrowverse ’s Flash gave the franchise one of its youngest heroes to appointment , but that was a vast advantage for the serial go forward . witness got to grow up with Barry as Gustin ’s Flash eventually evolved into his comic ledger counterpart throughout the season . By the end ofThe Flash’srun , Gustin ’s character had easy become one of the central heroes of the Arrowverse , hence why he continues to be a monolithic fan favorite with the audience to this day .
The Flashseason 9 officially surpassedArrowas being the longest - running Arrowverse show . Gustin ’s serial publication cease after 184 episodes , while Stephen Amell ’s show finished with 170 .
Time will say if the existence will ever get to see Gustin reprise the role of The Flash in other DC media , especially as DC Studios is get ready to launch the new DC Universe . While others may take on the legacy of the Scarlet Speedster in the future , Gustin ’s run has give a massive depression on this generation . Hopefully , whether it be through a limitedThe Flashrevival or showing up via the DC multiverse , Gustin will one day be back as the fastest piece active in one elbow room or another .
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