Black Lightning
The CW | CW | Release Date: January 16, 2018
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
79
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Critic Reviews
Positive:
26
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

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TV Guide MagazineMatt RoushJan 4, 2018
Season 1 Review: While Lightning may sound like campy blaxploitation, it's no joke. [8-21 Jan 2018, p.13]
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