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8. "Black Lightning" (The CW)
The CW is expanding its stable of DC Comic adaptations with this series that focuses on a reluctant superhero who is called back into duty when crime and corruption in his own community rises to a level he can no longer ignore. Cress Williams plays the titular character, a retired superhero with a particular talent for all things electric who has transitioned into a new life as a high school principal. Of note: Executive producer Greg Berlanti has stated this series will exist outside of the CW's Arrowverse, at least for now.
Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 16, on the CW
The CW is expanding its stable of DC Comic adaptations with this series that focuses on a reluctant superhero who is called back into duty when crime and corruption in his own community rises to a level he can no longer ignore. Cress Williams plays the titular character, a retired superhero with a particular talent for all things electric who has transitioned into a new life as a high school principal. Of note: Executive producer Greg Berlanti has stated this series will exist outside of the CW's Arrowverse, at least for now.
Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 16, on the CW
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