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What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Damon Gupton, Christine Adams, and Marvin Jones III. The DC Comics superhero drama centers on Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams). While he once waged a vigilante war against crime — using the masked persona “Black Lightning”— Pierce retired years ago and now serves as the principal of a charter high school. Crime and corruption are running amok, now that The One Hundred — a dangerous gang — has the city it is grasp. Endowed with the amazing ability to harness and control electricity, Black Lightning jumps back into action. Now the community stands a fighting chance, but at what cost to his family?
Season One Ratings
The first season of Black Lightning averaged a 0.56 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.73 million viewers. Learn how Black Lightning stacks up against the other CW TV shows.
Black Lightning has been renewed for a second season which will debut October 9, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Telly’s Take
Will the network cancel or renew Black Lightning for season two? The ratings are pretty strong (by CW standards) and it fits well with the rest of the network’s superhero shows so, at this point, it looks like it will get a second season. I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and update this page as more information rolls in. Subscribe for free updates on any Black Lightning cancellation or renewal news.
4/2/18 update: The CW has renewed Black Lightning for season two for the 2018-19 season. Details here.
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