- For the in-universe event, see Armageddon (event).
Armageddon is name of the seventh annual Arrowverse crossover event. The crossover serves as a special five-episode event that kicks off The Flash's eighth season. It began on November 16, 2021.
Synopsis
| A powerful alien threat arrives on Earth under mysterious circumstances and Barry, Iris and the rest of Team Flash are pushed to their limits in a desperate battle to save the world. But with time running out, and the fate of humanity at stake, Flash and his companions will also need to enlist the help of some old friends if the forces of good are to prevail.[src] |
Cast
- Shayan Bayat as Aariz
- Lindy Booth as Vanya
- Ryan Jefferson Booth as King
- Tom Cavanagh as Professor Eobard Thawne/Reverse-Flash and Dr. Harrison Wells[5][6]
- Osric Chau as Dr. Ryan Choi[5]
- Kayla Compton as Allegra Garcia
- Jon Cor as Mark Blaine/Chillblaine[6]
- Tony Curran as Despero
- Agam Darshi as Queen
- Rachel Drance as Taylor
- Eston Fung as Jack
- Grant Gustin as Barry Allen/The Flash
- Megan Peta Hill as Ten
- Stephanie Izsak as Officer Daisy Korber
- Chyler Leigh as Dr. Alex Danvers/Sentinel
- Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder/Batwoman[5]
- Kandyse McClure as "Xotar"
- Neal McDonough as Damien Darhk[5]
- Katherine McNamara as Mia Queen/Green Arrow[5][6]
- Brandon McKnight as Chester P. Runk
- Carmen Moore as Captain Kristen Kramer
- Danielle Nicolet as Defense Attorney Cecile Horton
- Shaun Omaid as Jared Haywood
- Danielle Panabaker as Dr. Caitlin Snow and Frost
- Candice Patton as Iris West-Allen
- Brandon Routh as Dr. Ray Palmer/The Atom
- Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning
Gallery
Title card
Promotional images
"Fates Collide"
Videos
The Flash Season 8 Trailer (HD) 5 Episode Crossover Event
Trivia
- This will be the first crossover:
- Where all parts of the crossover air as episodes of one television series (The Flash) rather than the parts airing as episodes of multiple series.
- To not include Arrow.
- However, Mia Queen/Green Arrow will appear in the crossover.
- Since Heroes Join Forces to not include Supergirl and to not feature Melissa Benoist (Kara Danvers) in any capacity.
- Eric Wallace wanted Benoist to appear in the crossover, but she was busy filming the final episodes of Supergirl.[8]
- However, Alex Danvers/Sentinel will appear in the crossover.
- To not feature Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen) and Carlos Valdes (Cisco Ramon) in any capacity.
Behind the scenes
- This crossover was inspired by:
- A specific scene in Crisis on Earth-X.[8][9]
- The film Cloverfield.[8][9]
- The intimacy of Flash vs. Arrow.[9]
- Tyler Hoechlin (Clark Kent) was approached about appearing in the crossover, but he was unable to do so due to scheduling conflicts and COVID-19 restrictions.[8]
References