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* [[Asa Butterfield]]
* [[Asa Butterfield]]
* [[Hailee Steinfeld]]
* [[Hailee Steinfeld]]
* [[Noah Jupe]]
* [[Noah Jupe]]
* [[Madelaine Petsch]]
* [[Emma Myers]]
* [[Margot Robbie]]
* [[Cillian Murphy]]
* [[Jonathan Majors]]
* [[Giancarlo Esposito]]
* [[Melissa Barrera]]
}}|country=United States|num_episodes=<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template.-->|network=[[The CW]]|first_aired=<!--Do not add until season has premiered, per the documentation of the template.-->{{^|Start date|2023|2|8}}|last_aired=<!--Do not add until season has premiered, per the documentation of the template.-->{{^|End date|present}}|episode_list=List of School Warrior episodes}}The second season of the Australian television series ''[[School Warrior (TV series)|School Warrior]]'', which is based on original material of a costumed school speedster who saves his home town Midvale, was announced on December 4, 2025, and will premiere on February 16, 2026. The season is produced by [[Greg Berlanti|Berlanti Productions]], [[Warner Bros. Television]], and [[DC Entertainment]], with Eric Wallace serving as [[showrunner]].
* [[Jacob Tremblay]]
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The second season of the Australian television series ''[[School Warrior (TV series)|School Warrior]]'', which is based on original material of a costumed school speedster who saves his home town Midvale. The season is produced by [[Freddie Goodwin]] who also serves as the showrunner. The season was released on September 1, 2025.


The season was announced on December 2024. Filming for the season began in March 2025 and concluded in August 2025. The series was renewed for a third season.
Filming for the season began in September 2022 and is set to conclude the following March. [[Grant Gustin]] stars as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen / Flash]], with principal cast members [[Candice Patton]], [[Danielle Panabaker]], [[Danielle Nicolet]], Kayla Compton, and Brandon McKnight also returning from previous seasons, while [[Jon Cor]] was promoted to series regular from his recurring status in the previous two seasons.


== Episodes ==
== Episodes ==
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{{Main|List of School Warrior episodes}}{{space}}
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 11
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 9
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 1  
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 1  
  | Title          = The Boy named Hunter
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
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  | ProdCode        = 201
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = In 1997, a young boy named [[Hunter]] is attacked by a masked assailant, who is killed by Hunter's father. However, the father shockingly turns on his family, murdering Hunter's mother before being arrested. Hunter is sent to an orphanage, where he endures years of bullying and grueling labor. During a confrontation, Hunter discovers his speedster abilities and fatally retaliates against his tormentor. In the present, seven months after the [[School Warrior season 1|first season's finale]], [[Miles Porter]] continues to protect [[Midvale City]] as Velocity, working closely with [[Captain Wells]] of the [[Midvale City Police Department]] (MCPD). Together, they fight crime and successfully shut down Project 4417. Meanwhile, a criminal known as [[Owen Mercer / Captain Boomerang|Captain Boomerang]], armed with advanced nano-technology, robs a local bank and eludes capture. [[Kendra Vale]] begins experiencing blackouts and visits the hospital, where she receives confirmation of her baby's health. As Mercer reports his success to a mysterious speedster with red lightning, he ominously declares that "the job is done."
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 12
  | EpisodeNumber  = 10
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 2
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 2
  | Title          = Shadows of the Speed Force
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 202
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        = 2.08
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = Miles encounters a hero from another timeline, [[Bart Allen]], also known as Impulse, who reveals that he shares many similarities with Miles and offers to help him better understand and refine his powers. During their training, Bart explains the dangers of time travel, emphasizing that it should only be used in extreme, world-ending situations due to the potential for catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Kendra learns from Bart that their unborn child might inherit metahuman abilities due to Miles being a speedster. [[Jason Smith]], operating as Steel, is approached by reporter [[Linda Park]] for an interview. Despite Miles's advice against it, Jason agrees and publicly aligns himself with Velocity, pledging to protect the city. During the interview, Miles arrives as Velocity and leaves with Jason before Park can request additional interviews. Elsewhere, Bart attempts to connect with the [[Speed Force]] but is blocked, realizing he is trapped in the current timeline. He is confronted by Mercer, who demands a share of Bart's lightning source energy. Bart refuses, leading to a duel interrupted by the arrival of the mysterious speedster, who steals Bart's energy and flees with Mercer. Miles learns of the encounter and grows concerned, fearing the return of [[Bartho]], also known as Reverse-Velocity.
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 13
  | EpisodeNumber  = 11
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 3
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 3  
  | Title          = Fractured Timelines
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 203
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        = 1.98
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = As Miles continues his training, he begins experiencing ominous visions of the world’s destruction. The mysterious speedster is revealed to be an adult Hunter, now operating under the alias "Zoom." Zoom orders Mercer to kill Velocity to prevent him from thwarting his plans. Meanwhile, [[Victor Slate]] approaches Jason, revealing he knows Miles's identity as Velocity and asks to meet him. Victor explains that he learned Miles's secret from Captain Wells but assures Miles he only wants to help protect the city, earning Miles's cautious trust. Zoom attacks downtown Midvale, destroying a shopping center and forcing a confrontation with Miles. In their battle, Zoom demonstrates his superior speed and strength, defeating Miles with ease. Returning to the base, Miles admits Zoom is far faster and more powerful, urging the team to find a way to stop him. Meanwhile, Jason’s suit is confiscated by the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] (FBI), prompting him to step back from fieldwork as a hero. At Kendra's request, Jason shifts focus to investigating [[Jackson Tate]] and his suspicious experiments in Midvale City. Zoom, now more dangerous than ever, uses Bart's stolen lightning source to deepen his connection to the Speed Force, further amplifying his abilities.
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 14
  | EpisodeNumber  = 12
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 4  
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 4
  | Title          = The Rogue Within
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 204
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        = 1.91
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = Three weeks after the previous events, Miles grows suspicious of Victor, who has been secretly collaborating with Hunter to harness Speed Force energy. Victor attempts to reassure Miles of his loyalty by revealing that he lost his powers after being attacked by [[Victor Blackthorn]]. Meanwhile, Kendra discovers that Linda has continued her investigation into Midvale's metahumans. Confronting Linda, Kendra learns that she is working with [[Sophia Cruz]], who seeks justice for her brother’s death in the shopping center attack. Sophia reveals Linda’s intent to exploit metahumans for her reporting, raising Kendra’s concerns, which she shares with Jason. Elsewhere, Hunter takes a job as an intern with the MCPD, where Wells briefs him on his responsibilities. Miles uncovers Victor’s alliance with Hunter and confronts him, leading Victor to admit he is pretending to be Hunter’s ally to sabotage him from within. Though skeptical, Miles agrees to let Victor continue his charade but asks him to step away from the team for now. Linda approaches Miles, pressing him on how he plans to stop Zoom, and Miles confidently assures her that he will defeat him. Mercer reemerges and attacks Miles, only to be defeated and arrested. The FBI deepens its investigation into Jason, prompting Wells to warn him that he could face prison time. Meanwhile, Zoom advances his plan by opening a portal to the Speed Force.
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 15
  | EpisodeNumber  = 13
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 5
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 5
  | Title          = Legion of Zoom
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 205
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        = 1.92
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = Zoom assembles a team of mind-controlled speedsters known as the "Legion of Zoom," enhanced by the Speed Force. Together, they launch a devastating attack on Midvale City, culminating in the murder of the mayor, which sparks chaos and worldwide protests. Furious, Miles confronts Victor, accusing him of allowing the attack to happen, and frames him as Steel, leading to Victor’s arrest while clearing Jason of any charges from the FBI. Miles and Bart team up to defeat the Legion of Zoom, stripping the speedsters of their powers. Zoom reappears, vowing to destroy the world, and vanishes, prompting Miles and Bart to warn Wells of the escalating threat. Meanwhile, Kendra and Jason’s investigation uncovers Zoom’s traumatic past of abuse and his discovery of powers at the age of 14. Linda approaches them with a demand to work together to eliminate Midvale’s metahumans, revealing her deep-seated hatred toward them. However, Sophia persuades Linda to stand down, and the two leave after Linda apologizes. The FBI arrests Victor, believing he created the Steel suit. Sophia begins her own investigation into Velocity’s true identity, Kendra takes time off to prepare for her baby, and Miles grows increasingly worried about the future of Midvale City.
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 16
  | EpisodeNumber  = 14
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 6
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 6
  | Title          = Echoes of the Past
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 206
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        =  
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = During the night, Kendra shares her growing excitement about becoming a mother, while Miles experiences another vision of an alternate timeline in which Midvale City lies in ruins. Wells receives news that Victor has been murdered during his prison transport by Zoom, who reveals himself to be Hunter Zolomon, leaving Wells furious. He contacts Miles, revealing Zoom’s true identity, and the two begin devising a plan to stop him. Meanwhile, a rogue member of the Legion of Zoom, known as "Phantom," attacks the MCPD, prompting Miles (as Velocity) to confront and successfully have him arrested. After a second vision the same day, Miles consults [[Dr. Alana Cross]], who explains that the visions stem from a disruption in the Speed Force and will only cease once the Speed Force is stabilized. Jackson confronts Kendra, demanding she abandon her investigation, but Linda intervenes and drives him away, vowing to put an end to his schemes. Kendra and Jason recruit Sophia and Linda to join their efforts, and both agree to help. Later, Zolomon strikes again, killing Phantom as punishment for his failure to follow orders.
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 17
  | EpisodeNumber  = 15
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 7
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 7
  | Title          = A Flash of Betrayal
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 207
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        =  
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    = Bart emerges from the Speed Force after a week, warning Miles that its instability is due to an impending threat yet to reveal itself. Determined to restore balance, Bart vows to help Miles stabilize the Speed Force, explaining that they must travel to his timeline, "[[Arrowverse|Earth-Prime]]," to retrieve specialized equipment. Miles agrees, and the two speedsters embark on their journey to Earth-Prime, a universe where The Flash, [[Barry Allen]], is alive and never trapped in an alternate reality. Barry introduces himself to Miles and mentors him, revealing why he was chosen to be a speedster and helping him grow as a hero. After securing the necessary components, Bart and Miles return home just as Kendra unexpectedly goes into labor, which Dr. Cross attributes to the baby’s meta-human abilities. Before the team can process this, Zolomon appears, gravely injures Bart, and abducts Miles, leaving their allies scrambling to respond.
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{{Episode list/sublist|School Warrior season 2
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  | EpisodeNumber  = 18
  | EpisodeNumber  = 16
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 8
  | EpisodeNumber2  = 8
  | Title          = Faster Than Destiny
  | Title          =  
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | DirectedBy      = [[Freddie Goodwin]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | WrittenBy      =  Freddie Goodwin & [[Jackson Greene]]
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|9|1}}
  | ProdCode        = 208
  | ProdCode        = 201
  | Viewers        =  
  | Viewers        = 2.32
  | ShortSummary    =  
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== Cast and characters ==
{{Main|List of The Flash characters}}{{Columns-start|num=2}}
=== Main ===
* [[Grant Gustin]] as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen / The Flash]]
* [[Candice Patton]] as [[Iris West-Allen (Arrowverse)|Iris West-Allen]]
* [[Danielle Panabaker]] as [[Caitlin Snow (Arrowverse)|Caitlin Snow]]
* [[Danielle Nicolet]] as [[Cecile Horton (Arrowverse)|Cecile Horton]]
* Kayla Compton as [[Allegra Garcia (Arrowverse)|Allegra Garcia]]
* Brandon McKnight as [[Chester P. Runk (Arrowverse)|Chester P. Runk]]
* [[Jon Cor]] as [[Mark Blaine|Mark Blaine / Chillblaine]]
{{column}}
=== Recurring ===
* [[Jesse L. Martin]] as [[Joe West (Arrowverse)|Joe West]]
* [[Richard Harmon]] as [[Captain Boomerang|Owen Mercer / Captain Boomerang]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=September 21, 2022 |title='The Flash': Richard Harmon Joins CW Series As A New Captain Boomerang |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/the-flash-richard-harmon-cw-series-captain-boomerang-1235124074/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922064430/https://deadline.com/2022/09/the-flash-richard-harmon-cw-series-captain-boomerang-1235124074/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
=== Guest ===
* [[Javicia Leslie]] as [[Ryan Wilder|Ryan Wilder / Batwoman]] and a "mystery character"<ref>{{Cite web |last=BehBakht |first=Andy |date=November 9, 2022 |title=Arrowverse's Batwoman Confirmed To Return In The Flash Season 9 |url=https://screenrant.com/flash-season-9-batwoman-arrowverse-actor-return-confirmed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109061327/https://screenrant.com/flash-season-9-batwoman-arrowverse-actor-return-confirmed/ |archive-date=November 9, 2022 |access-date=November 9, 2022 |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
* [[Nicole Maines]] as [[Nia Nal|<!-- don't delink -->Nia Nal / Dreamer]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2022/12/13/the-flash-season-9-cast-supergirl-nicole-maines-nia-dreamer/|title=The Flash Season 9: Supergirl's Nia Will Team Up With Iris to Solve Mystery|website=[[TVline]]|last=Webb Mitovich|first=Matt|date=December 13, 2022|accessdate=December 13, 2022}}</ref>
* [[Andy Mientus]] as [[Hartley Rathaway (Arrowverse)|Hartley Rathaway / Pied Piper]]<ref name="trailer"/>
The character [[Murmur (DC Comics)|Murmur]], who was previously portrayed by Adrian Glynn McMorran in the [[Arrow (season 3)|third season]] of ''[[Arrow (TV series)|Arrow]]'', is set to appear in this season.<ref name="trailer">{{cite web|url= https://ew.com/tv/the-flash-final-season-trailer-exclusive/|title= First trailer for final season of The Flash reveals 'it's not over yet' for Barry Allen|website=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Bucksbaum|first=Sydney|date=December 14, 2022|accessdate=December 19, 2022}}</ref>
{{Columns-end}}
== Production ==
=== Development ===
In April 2020, series star [[Grant Gustin]] said there had been discussions about renewing the series through a ninth season, but those were stalled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=April 30, 2020|title=Flash's Grant Gustin: Seasons 8 and 9 Talks Were Interrupted by Pandemic|url=https://tvline.com/2020/04/30/the-flash-grant-gustin-season-8-and-9-renewal-talks/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129070733/https://tvline.com/2020/04/30/the-flash-grant-gustin-season-8-and-9-renewal-talks/|archive-date=January 29, 2022|access-date=March 23, 2022|website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> In January 2022, when the [[The Flash (season 8)|eighth season]] was in its [[Midseason finale|mid-season hiatus]], Gustin signed a one-year deal for 15 episodes for a ninth season, with his salary increased to $200,000 per episode.<ref name="New Deal">{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 28, 2022|title='The Flash': Grant Gustin Nears New Deal, Paving Way For Season 9 Renewal at CW|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/the-flash-grant-gustin-new-deal-season-9-renewal-cw-barry-allen-1234922147/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201192925/https://deadline.com/2022/01/the-flash-grant-gustin-new-deal-season-9-renewal-cw-barry-allen-1234922147/|archive-date=February 1, 2022|access-date=February 1, 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> On March 22, 2022, The CW renewed the series for a ninth season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=White|first=Peter|date=March 22, 2022|title=The CW Renews Seven Scripted Series: 'The Flash', 'Kung Fu', 'All American', 'Nancy Drew', 'Superman & Lois', 'Walker' & 'Riverdale' Returning|url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/the-cw-renewals-the-flash-nancy-drew-kung-fu-1234984336/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322220925/https://deadline.com/2022/03/the-cw-renewals-the-flash-nancy-drew-kung-fu-1234984336/|archive-date=March 22, 2022|access-date=March 23, 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> On August 1, it was announced that it would be the final season of the series, with an abbreviated 13-episode order.<ref name="Final Season">{{Cite magazine|last=Bucksbaum|first=Sydney|date=August 1, 2022|title=The Flash to end after season 9|url=https://ew.com/tv/the-flash-ending-after-season-9/|url-status=live|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802020217/https://ew.com/tv/the-flash-ending-after-season-9/|archive-date=August 2, 2022|access-date=August 1, 2022}}</ref> [[Showrunner]] Eric Wallace stated that the cast and crew had originally expected the series to end with the eighth season, but after the ninth season was ordered, Wallace rewrote the season eight finale to not be a [[series finale]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 2, 2022|title=How Exactly The Flash's Series Finale Was Changed to Be a Season Finale|url=https://tvline.com/2022/07/02/how-the-flash-series-finale-was-changed-season-8-finale/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220905220803/https://tvline.com/2022/07/02/how-the-flash-series-finale-was-changed-season-8-finale/|archive-date=September 5, 2022|access-date=September 22, 2022|website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref>
=== Casting ===
Main cast members Gustin, [[Candice Patton]], [[Danielle Panabaker]], [[Danielle Nicolet]], Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight return as [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen / The Flash]],<ref name="New Deal" /> [[Iris West-Allen (Arrowverse)|Iris West-Allen]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=June 28, 2022|title=The Flash's Candice Patton Inks Deal to Continue as Iris in Season 9|url=https://tvline.com/2022/06/28/the-flash-candice-patton-contract-season-9-iris/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629010733/https://tvline.com/2022/06/28/the-flash-candice-patton-contract-season-9-iris/|archive-date=June 29, 2022|access-date=June 29, 2022|website=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> [[Caitlin Snow (Arrowverse)|Caitlin Snow]],<ref name="premiere">{{Cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=December 5, 2022|title=‘The Flash’ Gets Premiere Date For 9th & Final Season|url=https://deadline.com/2022/12/the-flash-premiere-date-9th-amp-final-season-the-cw-1235189896/amp/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205173746/https://deadline.com/2022/12/the-flash-premiere-date-9th-amp-final-season-the-cw-1235189896/amp/|archive-date=December 5, 2022|access-date=5 December 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> [[Cecile Horton (Arrowverse)|Cecile Horton]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zalben|first=Alex|date=April 27, 2022|title='The Flash': Danielle Nicolet on Cecile's Expanding Powers, and Getting Targeted by Deathstorm|url=https://decider.com/2022/04/27/the-flash-danielle-nicolet-death-rises-interview/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503190613/https://decider.com/2022/04/27/the-flash-danielle-nicolet-death-rises-interview/|archive-date=May 3, 2022|access-date=May 9, 2022|website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]]}}</ref> [[Allegra Garcia (Arrowverse)|Allegra Garcia]]<ref name="premiere" /> and [[Chester P. Runk (Arrowverse)|Chester P. Runk]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zalban|first=Alex|date=March 30, 2022|title='The Flash': Brandon McKnight Breaks Down Chester's Past, Present&nbsp;– And Future?|url=https://decider.com/2022/03/30/the-flash-brandon-mcknight-phantoms-interview-chester/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405065457/https://decider.com/2022/03/30/the-flash-brandon-mcknight-phantoms-interview-chester/|archive-date=April 5, 2022|access-date=15 April 2022|website=[[Decider (website)|Decider]]}}</ref> [[Jesse L. Martin]], who portrayed [[Joe West (Arrowverse)|Joe West]] throughout the series, exited as a regular, though he is expected to recur in the season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 13, 2022|title=Jesse L. Martin Departs 'The Flash' As Series Regular After 8 Seasons, Will Headline NBC Pilot 'The Irrational'|url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/jesse-l-martin-exits-the-flash-series-regular-8-seasons-star-the-irrational-nbc-pilot-1235001375/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414004526/https://deadline.com/2022/04/jesse-l-martin-exits-the-flash-series-regular-8-seasons-star-the-irrational-nbc-pilot-1235001375/|archive-date=April 14, 2022|access-date=June 29, 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> In October 2022, [[Jon Cor]] was promoted to series regular for the season.<ref name="JonCor">{{Cite web|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=October 24, 2022|title='The Flash': Jon Cor Upped To Series Regular For Season 9 Of CW Series|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/the-flash-jon-cor-promoted-series-regular-season-9-cw-series-mark-blaine-1235152370/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024222414/https://deadline.com/2022/10/the-flash-jon-cor-promoted-series-regular-season-9-cw-series-mark-blaine-1235152370/|archive-date=October 24, 2022|access-date=October 24, 2022|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
=== Filming ===
Filming began on September 14, 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Behbakht|first=Andy|date=September 14, 2022|title=The Flash's Grant Gustin Shares Emotional Message Before Final Season|url=https://screenrant.com/flash-final-season-grant-gustin-message/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220914153347/https://screenrant.com/flash-final-season-grant-gustin-message/|archive-date=September 14, 2022|access-date=September 14, 2022|website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref> and is scheduled to conclude on March 6, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 19, 2022|title=DGC BC Production List|url=https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/BritishColumbia/AvailsProductionLists/Production/Production-List.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823105042/https://www.dgc.ca/assets/Uploads/BritishColumbia/AvailsProductionLists/Production/Production-List.pdf|archive-date=August 23, 2022|access-date=August 23, 2022|website=[[Directors Guild of Canada]]}}</ref>
== Release ==
The season is set to air  on February 8, 2023.<ref name="premiere" />


== Cast and characters ==
== Cast and characters ==
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* [[Emma Myers]] as [[Emily Styles]]
* [[Emma Myers]] as [[Emily Styles]]
* [[John Boyega]] as [[Detective Wells]]
* [[John Boyega]] as [[Detective Wells]]
* [[Madelaine Petsch]] as [[Lila Vance]]
* [[Margot Robbie]] as [[Dr. Alana Cross]]
* [[Margot Robbie]] as [[Dr. Alana Cross]]
* [[Jonathan Majors]] as [[Victor Slate]]<ref>During the writing and filming process, Majors left production, having episode 5 be his final appearance.</ref>
* [[Jonathan Majors]] as [[Victor Slate]]<ref>During the writing and filming process, Majors left production, having episode 5 be his final appearance.</ref>

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School Warrior
Season 2
Starring
Release
Original networkThe CW
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The second season of the Australian television series School Warrior, which is based on original material of a costumed school speedster who saves his home town Midvale, was announced on December 4, 2025, and will premiere on February 16, 2026. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Eric Wallace serving as showrunner.

Filming for the season began in September 2022 and is set to conclude the following March. Grant Gustin stars as Barry Allen / Flash, with principal cast members Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton, and Brandon McKnight also returning from previous seasons, while Jon Cor was promoted to series regular from his recurring status in the previous two seasons.

Episodes[edit | edit source]

School Warrior season 1 episodes
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overall
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TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
AUS viewers
(millions)
91TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
102TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
113TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
124TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
135TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
146TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
157TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32
168TBAFreddie GoodwinFreddie Goodwin & Jackson GreeneSeptember 1, 2025 (2025-09-01)2012.32

Cast and characters[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

In April 2020, series star Grant Gustin said there had been discussions about renewing the series through a ninth season, but those were stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] In January 2022, when the eighth season was in its mid-season hiatus, Gustin signed a one-year deal for 15 episodes for a ninth season, with his salary increased to $200,000 per episode.[6] On March 22, 2022, The CW renewed the series for a ninth season.[7] On August 1, it was announced that it would be the final season of the series, with an abbreviated 13-episode order.[8] Showrunner Eric Wallace stated that the cast and crew had originally expected the series to end with the eighth season, but after the ninth season was ordered, Wallace rewrote the season eight finale to not be a series finale.[9]

Casting[edit | edit source]

Main cast members Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet, Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight return as Barry Allen / The Flash,[6] Iris West-Allen,[10] Caitlin Snow,[11] Cecile Horton,[12] Allegra Garcia[11] and Chester P. Runk.[13] Jesse L. Martin, who portrayed Joe West throughout the series, exited as a regular, though he is expected to recur in the season.[14] In October 2022, Jon Cor was promoted to series regular for the season.[15]

Filming[edit | edit source]

Filming began on September 14, 2022,[16] and is scheduled to conclude on March 6, 2023.[17]

Release[edit | edit source]

The season is set to air on February 8, 2023.[11]

Cast and characters[edit | edit source]

Main[edit | edit source]

Recurring/Guest[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

In December 2024, Netflix renewed the series for a second season with 10 episodes. In May 2025, it was confirmed the season would have 8 episodes.

Release[edit | edit source]

The season will be released on September 1, 2025.

Notes[edit | edit source]

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  4. 4.0 4.1 Bucksbaum, Sydney (December 14, 2022). "First trailer for final season of The Flash reveals 'it's not over yet' for Barry Allen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
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  18. During the writing and filming process, Majors left production, having episode 5 be his final appearance.


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