Black Lightningis unlike any of the CWs other caped offerings and not just because of its predominantly black cast.
But on this new series overseen by Arrowverse overlord Greg Berlanti the superhero is more concerned with mortal-world problems.
When the show begins, Black Lightning the superhero is no more.
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And its that focus on family also helps differentiate the drama from its internet siblings.
WhileBlack Lightningwants to carve out its own path, Akil did borrow one thing from Berlantis other shows.
We led to a resolution.
Thats what you do in dramas.
But here, were leading to a crescendo.
Black Lightningpremieres Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 9 p.m. (afterThe Flash) on The CW.
