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|ShortSummary = | |ShortSummary = During [[Barry Allen]]’s retirement celebration in 2035, [[Central City]] is thrown into chaos when [[Girder]] attacks using advanced technology that destabilizes the [[Speed Force]]. As Barry rushes to intervene, he is suddenly pulled into a mysterious rift and vanishes without a trace. [[Bart Allen]] arrives too late to save him but manages to stop Girder, killing him in the process. In the aftermath, the [[Central City Police Department]] (CCPD) discovers Barry’s identity as [[The Flash]] and connects Bart to Impulse, exposing their secret. Meanwhile, [[Owen Mercer]], a rising CSI and son of the late [[Captain Boomerang]], investigates the crime scene, only for Girder’s body to vanish in a strange purple mist, leaving Mercer and Bart baffled. Devastated, Bart turns to [[Iris West-Allen]], who, unable to cope with Barry’s apparent death, eventually leaves Central City for [[Star City]], abandoning the superhero world. One year later, Bart has dedicated himself fully to protecting the city, determined to prevent others from losing their loved ones. His path takes an unexpected turn when [[Max Mercury]], a former speedster, reveals that Barry once gifted him Speed Force energy in 2023, urging Bart to help him restore the timeline and save Barry. Realizing the stakes, Bart seeks out [[Jay Garrick]], who reluctantly agrees to help. | ||
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Revision as of 02:16, 12 March 2025
| Impulse: Fast Forward | |
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| Season 1 | |
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| Showrunner | Noah Hawley |
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| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Original network | Disney+ |
| Original release | June 16, 2025 – present |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the American television series Impulse: Fast Forward is based on DC Comics featuring the character Impulse. Continuing from the events of the series The Flash (2014–2023) by The CW, Fast Forward sees the youngster speedster Bart Allen use his powers to keep Central City safe following his fathers mysterious disappearance. The season is set in its own universe, seperate from the Arrowverse. It was produced by Mob Productions, with Noah Hawley serving as showrunner.
Jordan Fisher reprises his role as Bart Allen / Impulse from The CW's television series, starring alongside Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Timothée Chalamet, Giancarlo Esposito, Zendaya, Dacre Montgomery, Mads Mikkelsen, Sophie Thatcher, Tessa Thompson, Jacob Elordi, William Dafoe, Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, and Mark Strong. Development on a new superhero series based on Impulse began in June 2023, only a month after the original series' conclusion. Hawley was announced as showrunner with him also developing the series. Fast Forward was announced in June 2024 with a planned 2025 release date after starting filming only a few months prior in March 2024. Filming for the first season concluded in late August 2024. Mob Productions officially confirmed a second season, though confirmed it would move forward if the first season was to be successful.
The first season premiered on Disney+ on June 16, 2025, with its first two episodes,. A second season was confirmed in November 2024.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| 1 | "Fast Forward" | Noah Hawley | Noah Hawley & Lauren Schmidt Hissrich | June 16, 2025 | |
| During Barry Allen’s retirement celebration in 2035, Central City is thrown into chaos when Girder attacks using advanced technology that destabilizes the Speed Force. As Barry rushes to intervene, he is suddenly pulled into a mysterious rift and vanishes without a trace. Bart Allen arrives too late to save him but manages to stop Girder, killing him in the process. In the aftermath, the Central City Police Department (CCPD) discovers Barry’s identity as The Flash and connects Bart to Impulse, exposing their secret. Meanwhile, Owen Mercer, a rising CSI and son of the late Captain Boomerang, investigates the crime scene, only for Girder’s body to vanish in a strange purple mist, leaving Mercer and Bart baffled. Devastated, Bart turns to Iris West-Allen, who, unable to cope with Barry’s apparent death, eventually leaves Central City for Star City, abandoning the superhero world. One year later, Bart has dedicated himself fully to protecting the city, determined to prevent others from losing their loved ones. His path takes an unexpected turn when Max Mercury, a former speedster, reveals that Barry once gifted him Speed Force energy in 2023, urging Bart to help him restore the timeline and save Barry. Realizing the stakes, Bart seeks out Jay Garrick, who reluctantly agrees to help. | |||||
| 2 | "Powerful Tools" | Rachel Talalay | Eric Kripke | June 16, 2025 | |
| 3 | "Future Shock" | Hiro Murai | Tom King | June 23, 2025 | |
| 4 | "Velocity" | Leigh Janiak | Bryan Edward Hill | June 30, 2025 | |
| 5 | "Fractured Time" | Dan Trachtenberg | Saladin Ahmed | July 7, 2025 | |
| 6 | "Rogue’s Run" | Cathy Yan | Brenden Fletcher | July 14, 2025 | |
| 7 | "Speed Force Paradox" | Justin Lin | Christina Hodson | July 21, 2025 | |
| 8 | "The Thawne Identity" | James Gunn | Joshua Williamson | July 28, 2025 | |
| 9 | "Legacy in Motion" | Alex Garland | Greg Weisman | August 4, 2025 | |
| 10 | "End of the Line" | Noah Hawley | Noah Hawley & Eric Kripke | August 11, 2025 | |
Cast and characters
Main
- Jordan Fisher as Bart Allen / Impulse: The son of Barry Allen / Flash, Bart is a speedster who wants to continue to live up to his fathers legacy as a superhero. Finn Wolfhard portrays Bart’s younger self
- Sadie Sink as Iris “Irey” West – Bart’s cousin, a fellow speedster known as Kid Flash. She’s more disciplined than Bart but shares his enthusiasm for heroics.
- Timothée Chalamet as Owen Mercer / Captain Boomerang Jr. – The troubled son of the original Captain Boomerang, Owen struggles between his criminal lineage and the chance to be a hero.
- Giancarlo Esposito as Max Mercury – An enigmatic speedster mentor who helps Bart understand the deeper philosophy of the Speed Force.
- Zendaya as Valerie Perez – A journalist and Bart’s love interest, Valerie is determined, witty, and often finds herself caught between danger and Bart’s antics.
- Dacre Montgomery as Thaddeus Thawne / Inertia – A sinister clone of Bart Allen, created to be his opposite in every way, fueled by rage and a thirst for revenge.
- Mads Mikkelsen as Eobard Thawne / Reverse-Flash – The infamous time-traveling nemesis of the Flash family, obsessed with reshaping history to his will.
- Sophie Thatcher as XS / Jenni Ognats – Bart’s time-displaced cousin from the 31st century and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
- Tessa Thompson as Linda Park-West – A respected journalist and the mother of Irey and Jai West, Linda plays a major role in guiding young speedsters.
- Jacob Elordi as Jai West – Irey’s twin brother, gifted with super-strength instead of speed, struggling to find his place among the speedsters.
- William Dafoe as Abra Kadabra – A futuristic sorcerer obsessed with proving that magic can surpass the power of the Speed Force.
- Grant Gustin as Barry Allen / The Flash – The legendary Scarlet Speedster and Bart’s father, balancing heroism with family life.
- Candice Patton as Iris West-Allen – A world-renowned journalist, mother of Bart, and the heart of the Flash family.
- Mark Strong as Jay Garrick – The original Flash, a wise veteran hero who guides Bart through the challenges of being a speedster.
Production
Development
Writing
Casting
Filming
Post-production
Marketing
Release
The first season premiered on Disney+ on June 16, 2025, with its first two episodes,.