The Flash is closing in on a Season 9 renewal with Grant Gustin set to sign a one-year deal

Deadline

The Flash fans have worried that the upcoming Season 8 would be the final season. But it appears The Flash will be back next season according to Deadline. "I hear the pact Gustin has agreed to is for one year; a multi-year offer was on the table," reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva. "According to sources, the new contract comes with a sizable raise for the actor whose salary is believed to be north of $200,000 an episode. I also hear Gustin has capped his involvement at 15 episodes next season. With Gustin on board, The Flash is expected to be renewed for Season 9 by the CW and become the longest running Arrowverse series on the network, eclipsing anchor Arrow, which ended its run after eight seasons. It could be The Flash‘s final chapter." Andreeva adds that because The CW is on sale, the network may give early renewals to fewer shows this time. The Flash Season 8 premieres on March 9 in its new Wednesday timeslot.