The Flash season 7
| The Flash | |
|---|---|
| Season 7 | |
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| Showrunner | Eric Wallace |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 18 |
| Release | |
| Original network | The CW |
| Original release | March 2 – July 20, 2021 |
| Season chronology | |
The seventh season of the American television series The Flash, which is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, premiered on The CW on March 2, 2021. The season follows Barry confronting Eva McCulloch, also known as the Mirror Monarch, who has taken control of McCulloh Technologies and her late husband's criminal organization, Black Hole, in an attempt to gain control of Central City. At the same time, Barry tries to find a way to locate his missing wife, Iris West-Allen, who remains trapped in the Mirrorverse, while the remaining speed force within Barry continues to diminish. The season also deals with the consequences of the resurrection of the Speed Force and the ensuing Godspeed war. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe, and is a spin-off of Arrow. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Eric Wallace as showrunner.
The season was ordered on January 7, 2020. Production began that October and concluded the following May. Grant Gustin stars as Barry, with principal cast members Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Danielle Nicolet, Efrat Dor, Tom Cavanagh, and Jesse L. Martin also returning from previous seasons, while Kayla Compton and Brandon McKnight were promoted to series regulars from their recurring and guest status in season six. This is the last season to feature Valdes, Cavanagh and Dor as series regulars. The series was renewed for an eighth season on February 3, 2021, which premiered on November 16, 2021.