The CW's The Flash follows the Speed Force-powered Barry Allen and his allies as they defend Central City from supervillain attacks and other potentially catastrophic events. The series has consistently proven to be a huge hit for the network, and as such, Team Flash will be returning for another season in late 2021.
The show's Season 7 finale wrapped up some lingering plot threads while also setting the stage for some very interesting new developments in Season 8. Here's what we know so far about The Flash Season 8's plot, release date and trailer.
EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was updated Aug. 28, 2021, to include the reported casting of Tony Curran as telepathic alien Despero, presumed to be the antagonist of the recently announced "Armageddon" crossover.
The Season 7 finale of The Flash featured Barry teaming up with his wife, Iris, their future children Bart and Nora, Jay Garrick and the physical embodiment of the Speed Force to take on Godspeed. After they defeated the villain and locked him up in Iron Heights, Nora and Bart chose to stay in the current time while Barry and Iris renewed their vows.
However, not everything is perfect following Godspeed's defeat. In order to help beat the evil speedster, Barry restored his archenemy, the Reverse-Flash, to life. The Reverse-Flash escaped after the final battle, and will presumably loom large over Season 8. In addition, reports have indicated that several new villains will appear, including a major new foe from the "world of horror and the supernatural."
Series executive producer Eric Wallace has stated that Season 8 of The Flash will show Barry's transformation into a "confident, incredibly powerful, secure team leader." Barry and Iris' marriage will be tested throughout the season, as will Joe and Cecile's relationship. Other confirmed plot points that Season 8 will address include Iris' time sickness, villains from the show's past, Kristen Kramer's newly-discovered superpowers and more.
The Flash Season 8 will launch with a five-episode event titled "Armageddon" that will feature Javicia Leslie as Batwoman, Brandon Routh as The Atom, Cress Williams as Black Lightning, Chyler Leigh as Sentinel, Kat McNamara as Mia Queen and Osric Chau as Ryan Choi, as well as Tom Cavanagh and Neal McDonough as villains Eobard Thawne/Reverse Flash and Damien Darhk, respectively.
"Armageddon" will center on the arrival of a powerful alien, threat that will force Team Flash to enlist old friends in the desperate battle to defend Earth. The announcement was followed swiftly by new that actor Tony Curran, beloved for his portrayal of Vincent van Gogh on Doctor Who, will play the telepathic alien Despero, introduced in 1960, in DC's Justice League of America #1.
The Flash will be the only Arrowverse series to feature the crossover, but the consequences will ripple out to the other shows.
So far, the only main cast members confirmed to return for Season 8 are Grant Gustin (Barry), Candice Patton (Iris), Danielle Panabaker (Caitlin Snow) and Jesse L. Martin (Joe West). The status of the other members of the lead cast have not yet been announced.
Longtime cast members Carlos Valdes (Cisco Ramon) and Tom Cavanagh (Harrison Wells and Reverse-Flash) left the series during Season 7, and this will be the first season to not feature them as series leads. Despite this, series executive producer Eric Wallace has confirmed that the Reverse-Flash will return in Season 8.
Jordan Fisher (Bart), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Nora) and Natalie Dreyfuss (Sue Dearbon) will also be appearing in guest starring roles throughout the season, while Eric Wallace has confirmed that Kristen Kramer (Carmen Moore) and Godspeed (Karan Oberoi) will return in Season 8.
The "Armageddon" event that opens the season will feature appearances by Batwoman (Javicia Leslie), The Atom (Brandon Routh), Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Sentinel (Chyler Leigh), Mia Queen (Kat McNamara), Ryan Choi (Osric Chau) and Damien Darhk (Neal McDonough), along with Tom Cavanagh as the Reverse-Flash.
There is no trailer for The Flash Season 8 at this time. This article will be updated to include the video when it releases.
Season 8 of The Flash is scheduled to premiere on Nov. 16, 2021. It will air Tuesdays on The CW at 8PM, and will be available to stream the next day on The CW's website.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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