Candice Patton, who portrays Iris West-Allen in the Arrowverse franchise, breaks her silence on TheFlash season 9 marking the end of the CW show: 'So much gratitude for the last 8 years and excited for the future!'
As The Flash season 9 will mark the end of the popular CW series, Candice Patton, who plays Iris West-Allen in the Arrowverse, comments on the upcoming conclusion. Since 2012, the Arrowverse has been a staple franchise for The CW, with executive producer Greg Berlanti and his team bringing a whole interconnected universe to life on the small screen.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY In The Flash's case, a season 9 renewal was pretty much a lock prior to the official news dropping in March. However, after endless speculation, it was confirmed this summer that The Flash is officially ending in 2023, with a 13-episode order that will wrap up the Arrowverse's longest-running series.
Patton's Iris has been an integral part of The Flash, from being the ultimate love for Barry Allen and having her own unique role in the speedster family while also working as a hardworking journalist. Earlier this year, there was some uncertainty about Patton returning for The Flash season 9; for some time, she would respond with uncertainty whenever fans asked her about her status on the show.
Since the end of last season, not a lot of details have been shared about The Flash's swan-song season other than its episode order. With the series coming to an end, it marks the conclusion of one side of the Arrowverse as The Flash is now the last remaining Earth-Prime series in the franchise, with Superman & Lois confirmed to exist on a parallel Earth.