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The Flash (The CW) (2014)

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

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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
Rating:
TV-PG
Seasons:
9
Franchise:
Arrowverse
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