‘Black Lightning’ Renewed For Season 2

‘Black Lightning’ Renewed For Season 2

It’s official! CW has renewed superhero series Black Lightning for a second season. The series is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It was developed by Salim Akil and is executive produced by wife, Mara Brock Akil. 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.

In January, the show premiered with impressive numbers, snagging 2.31 million total viewers and a 0.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Those numbers were the highest for any non-crossover episode of TV in the 9pm Tuesday night slot this season. In fact, it was the most-watched series premiere for The CW since Legends of Tomorrow hauled in 3.2 million a couple of years ago.

Are you happy to see the show return for season 2? 

by: @missjohnsonp_