Savitar (Arrowverse)

""Who are you?" "Savitar, the God of Speed!""

- The Flash and Savitar during their first encounter



Savitar, the self-proclaimed God of Speed, is the main antagonist in the third season of The Flash.

Opposed to the other speedsters who have been encountered by the Flash and his team before, Savitar does not seem to be human but is assumed to be the actual Hindu God of Speed. He appears in Central City after Flashpoint has been resolved and seems to be an ally of Doctor Alchemy.

He is voiced by Ciaran Hinds who plays Mephisto in Ghostrider: Spirit of Vengeance and will portray Steppenwolff in the upcoming Justice League film.

History
Savitar showed up in Central City along with Doctor Alchemy and their followers after Barry screwed up the timeline over the trauma Zoom caused him. After Alchemy has seemingly defeated by the Flash and a SWAT team, Savitar speeds into the room, being even too fast for Barry to recognize. Despite Barry's attempt to stop him, Savitar murders most of the soldiers before grabbing Barry and announcing himself as the god of speed.

Trivia

 * Before the season was released, it was mistakenly assumed that the Rival
 * Savitar is the fifth villainous speedster encountered by Barry and his team. Before him came Eobard Thawne, Zoom, Trajectory and the Rival.
 * Additionally, Savitar is the third speedster to be the main villain of a season.