Black Lightning Confirmed Premiere Date
Black Lightning has an official premiere date!
The CW has confirmed that the show will air on Jan. 16, 2018 @ 9 p.m. ET on The CW following a new episode of The Flash.
The show follows Cress Williams as the character “Black Lightning” also known as Jefferson Pierce who is a father, principal and a metahuman with the ability to harness and control electricity.
The series also features Nafessa Williams as Anissa, and China Anne McClain as Jennifer, who has been cast as Pierce’s daughters. Christine Adams will play Lynn, Pierce’s wife and the mother of his children. The upcoming show also includes Damon Gupton and James Remar. Jill Scott is expected to play the big bad Lady Eve.