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The Flash (2014)

The CW's The Flash, starring Grant Gustin as the Arrowverse's Scarlet Speedster.

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The Flash (The CW)
TV-PG
Superhero
Action
Adventure

Release Date
October 7, 2014
Cast
Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Jesse L. Martin, Tom Cavanagh, Danielle Nicolet, Brandon McKnight, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jordan Fisher
Main Genre
Superhero
Seasons
9
Franchise
Arrowverse

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