"‘Black Lightning’ Officially Lands at The CW with ..." Topic

…Pilot order

"It's official! As Variety reports, after Fox gave up on the title, Black Lightning will now indeed be heading to The CW with a pilot order to join the network's stable of DC programs. The rumors of The CW and Producer Almighty Greg Berlanti looking to secure the title in the same grouping as The Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow started Thursday and by mid-day Friday, the news was out. Another rumor that's circulating is that the show's pilot will begin filming in March for an assumed bow with the Fall TV flood. Only time will tell, of course.

Considering the fact that black characters tend to show up exclusively in supporting roles on the DC's programs, whether it be Candice Patton‘s Iris or Mehcad Brooks‘ James Olsen (AKA The Guardian), this news is a welcome break from the norm. As 2016 revealed a revitalized interest in movies about the black American experience, whether in Moonlight, 13th, O.J.: Made in America, I Am Not Your Negro, The Fits, or Hidden Figures, it now looks like it's time to make that true of TV. Now, of course, there are already plenty of popular shows led by largely black casts but these shows have been made in established forms like sitcoms, soap operas, and rigid procedural dramas…"
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Armand

CW is getting saturated with super hero shows. They should split some of these out to summer vs. fall seasons.

Agree!

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