It’s official — the upcoming ninth season of #TheFlash on The CW will be its last. It will debut in 2023 and consist of 13 episodes, making this the shortest 'Flash' season of its run.⁠ ⁠ As Deadline reported, speculation that Season 9 could be 'The Flash‘s final chapter started in January when star Grant Gustin agreed to a one-year deal, capping his Season 9 involvement at 15 episodes. The CW in May announced that next season will be held for midseason, the first time 'The Flash has not been on the network’s fall schedule except for the CW’s pandemic fall 2020 lineup comprised predominantly by acquisitions.