when does black lightning start on the cw
January 16, 2018
title: Black Lightning (TV series) text: 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 premiered 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 title: Black Lightning (TV series) text: Black Lightning (TV series) 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 and Trevor Von Eeden. 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 title: Black Lightning (season 2) text: it was reported that Erika Alexander had booked a three-episode recurring role as Jennifer's telepathic therapist, Perenna. On November 13, RJ Cyler was cast in the recurring role of Todd Green. Production for the season began on June 26, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. In May 2018, it was announced that "Black Lightning", which served as a mid-season entry in its first season, would debut in the fall for its second. The season premiered on The CW in the United States on October 9, 2018. In November, it was announced that the series would move to airing on Mondays for the title: Black Lightning (season 1) text: Black Lightning (season 1) The first season of the American television series "Black Lightning", based on the DC Comics character Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, premiered on The CW on January 16, 2018 and ran for 13 episodes until April 17, 2018. The season introduces us to Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal who retired from his superhero identity Black Lightning nine years ago after seeing the effects it had on his family, is forced to become a hero again when the rise of the local gang called The 100 leads to increased crime and corruption in his community of title: Black Lightning (season 2) text: Black Lightning (season 2) The second season of the American television series "Black Lightning", which is based on the DC Comics character Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, premiered on The CW on October 9, 2018 and will consist of 16 episodes. The season continues to follow Jefferson, a high school principal who recently re-emerged from retirement as the superhero Black Lightning, as he fights against the rising crime and corruption propagated by the local gang called The 100 in his community of Freeland. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Akil Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Salim