Guess who coming to shine a light on crime?  CW‘s Black Lightning will be premiering on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 after new episode of The Flash.  The show will focus on a retired Black Lightning(portrayed by actor Cress Williams) living a simpler life until recent events begin to threaten his family and his neighborhood, sparking the return of the hero once forgotten.  You see what I did there?

Check out the trailer: