The Flash to end its run with a shortened season 9 of 13 episodes.

by Thinus Ferreira

The Flash has run out of time on television with the series starring Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, the DC Comics superhero defending Central City, which will end with a shortened ninth season of 13 episodes.

The Flash, seen in South Africa on M-Net (DStv 101) and Netflix SA as a spinoff from Arrow, announced its cancellation on Monday night, when executive producer Eric Wallance in a statement said "Nine seasons! Nine years of saving Central City while taking audiences on an emotional journey full of heart, humour and spectacle. And now Barry Allen has reached the starting gate for his last race".

"So many amazing people have given their talents, time and love to bring this wonderful show to life each week. So, as we get ready to honour the show's incredible legacy with our exciting final chapter, I want to say thank you to our phenomenal cast, writers, producers and crew over the years who helped make The Flash such an unforgettable experience for audiences around the world."

South African actors like Kim Engelbrecht and Neil Sandilands have had roles in the series over the past eight years.

Production on the final season of The Flash produced by Warner Bros. TV and Greg Berlanti Productions and filmed in Canada will start in September.