Black Lightning
originally aired on The CW
Cress Williams stars alongside China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, Damon Gupton, James Remar, Jordan Calloway, and Chantal Thuy. The series is based on the character of the same name, created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, featured in publications of DC Comics. The first season premiered on January 16, 2018, and ran for 13 episodes. The show's third season, which premiered on October 7, 2019, featured tie-ins with the network's other DC Comics television series, known collectively as the Arrowverse.