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===Writing===
===Writing===
In October 2017, [[Kevin Smith]] revealed that executive producer [[Andrew Kreisberg]] had told him the story for ''The Flash''{{'}}s fifth season, which got Smith very excited and jokingly commenting, "I now have to stay alive one more year."<ref name="SmithS5Story" />
In October 2017, [[Kevin Smith]] revealed that executive producer [[Andrew Kreisberg]] had told him the story for ''The Flash''{{'}}s fifth season, which got Smith very excited and jokingly commenting, "I now have to stay alive one more year."<ref name="SmithS5Story" />

=== Casting ===
[[Tom Cavanagh]] will return as a series regular, playing a new version of his character [[Harrison Wells]].<ref name="NewWells">{{Cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-flash-season-5-spoilers-new-harrison-wells/ |title=The Flash Mega Buzz: Season 5 to Introduce New Harrison Wells |last=MacDonald |first=Lindsay |date=May 24, 2018 |website=[[TV Guide]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180531084714/http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-flash-season-5-spoilers-new-harrison-wells/ |archive-date=May 31, 2018 |dead-url=no |access-date=May 31, 2018}}</ref>


===Arrowverse tie-ins===
===Arrowverse tie-ins===

Revision as of 03:52, 12 June 2018

The Flash
Season 5
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Original networkThe CW
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The fifth season of the American television series The Flash, which is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, follows a crime scene investigator with superhuman speed who fights criminals, including others who have also gained superhuman abilities. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe, and is a spin-off of Arrow. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Todd Helbing serving as showrunner.

The season was ordered in April 2018, and production set to begin that July. Grant Gustin stars as Barry, with principal cast members Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh, and Jesse L. Martin also returning from previous seasons. It is scheduled to air on The CW beginning in October 2018.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of The Flash characters

Main

Guest

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Production

Development

At the Television Critics Association winter press tour in January 2018, The CW president Mark Pedowitz said he was "optimistic" about The Flash and the other Arrowverse shows returning next season, with it being too soon to announce anything just yet but being "confident we'll see them all back".[2] The series was renewed for a fifth season on April 2, 2018.[3] Todd Helbing will serve as the season's showrunner.[4]

Writing

In October 2017, Kevin Smith revealed that executive producer Andrew Kreisberg had told him the story for The Flash's fifth season, which got Smith very excited and jokingly commenting, "I now have to stay alive one more year."[5]

Casting

Tom Cavanagh will return as a series regular, playing a new version of his character Harrison Wells.[6]

Arrowverse tie-ins

The Flash will be part of the 2018 Arrowverse crossover, which will introduce Gotham City and Batwoman to the franchise.[7]

Release

Broadcast

The season is set to begin airing in the United States on The CW in October 2018.[8]

References

  1. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 5, 2018). "Keiynan Lonsdale Not Returning As Series Regular On 'The Flash' Or 'Legends Of Tomorrow'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. ^ Abrams, Natalie (January 7, 2018). "CW boss 'optimistic' that Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, and Legends will return". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Goldberg, Leslie (April 2, 2018). "'Riverdale,' 'Flash,' 'Supernatural' Among 10 CW Renewals". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 17, 2018). "'Arrow': Beth Schwartz Named New Showrunner, Wendy Mericle Exits, Marc Guggenheim To Be Consultant On 2 Shows". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Damore, Meagan (November 1, 2017). "The Flash Creators Already Know Season 5's Story". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ MacDonald, Lindsay (May 24, 2018). "The Flash Mega Buzz: Season 5 to Introduce New Harrison Wells". TV Guide. Archived from the original on May 31, 2018. Retrieved May 31, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (May 17, 2018). "Next Arrowverse Crossover to Include Batwoman, Add the City of Gotham". TVLine. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (May 17, 2018). "The CW Fall 2018-19 Schedule: 'Supergirl' Moves To Sunday, Paired With 'Charmed'; 'Arrow' To 'Monday; 'Jane' To Midseason". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2018. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

General references


Category:The Flash (2014 TV series) episodes Category:Lists of DC Comics television series episodes

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