Koby Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Black Lightning is an American superhero television series developed by Salim Akil, airing on The CW. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, created by Tony Isabella. It stars Cress Williams as the titular character alongside China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, Damon Gupton, and James Remar. The series sees the retired Black Lightning return to the hero life and its effects on his family life. Development on the series began in September 2016 when Fox ordered a pilot production commitment for Black Lightning. In February 2017, Fox passed on the series, with it being picked up by The CW with a new script for the pilot. The CW officially ordered the series in May 2017. The first season premiered on January 16, 2018, for a 13-episode run. On April 2, 2018, The CW renewed the show for a second season, which is set to premiere on October 9, 2018. High school principal Jefferson Pierce, who retired from his superhero persona Black Lightning nine years ago after seeing the effects it had on his family, is forced to become a vigilante again when the rise of the local gang called the 100 leads to increased crime and corruption in his community of Freeland. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 SEASON PREMIERE - BLACK LIGHTNING"The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies" - (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV) ROBERT TOWNSEND, BILL DUKE AND ANGELA RYE GUEST STAR - Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) and his family may have survived Tobias's (Marvin Jones III) attack, but they're not out of the woods yet. Concerned for the safety of Garfield's students, the board considers a motion to shut down the school, forcing Jefferson to go to Napier Frank (guest star Robert Townsend) to sway the vote. Jennifer (China Anne McClain) struggles with her powers and her actions have unforeseen repercussions. Meanwhile, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) finds a new way to give back to Freeland. Lastly, Lynn (Christine Adams) continues her quest much to the dismay of Agent Odell (guest star Bill Duke). Damon Gupton and James Remar also star. The episode was directed and written by Salim Akil (#201). Original airdate 10/9/2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hmm so after all that... In the S2 finale they show that... Spoiler Khalil actually isn't dead? He's in a pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 19, 2019 Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 I forgot about this series . Do you recommend it @Koby ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koby Posted March 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Grundy said: I forgot about this series . Do you recommend it @Koby ? I enjoy it more than any of the other DC shows on TheCW these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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