Black Lightning creators Mara Brock Akil and Salim Akil also made this series stand apart by putting a spin on the stereotypical origin story.
And one assumes that the show will dig into all the characters’ pasts to show fans what went wrong during Black Lightning’s initial reign, which is where we will likely also learn more about James Remar’s Peter Gambi, Jefferson’s years-old friend who desperately aims to bring Black Lightning’s glory days back.
(He’s kind of like Alfred and Lucious Fox, with Robin’s spunk.)
As well, we might get a peek deeper into the relationship between Jefferson and Henderson, a compassionate local detective played by Criminal Minds vet Damon Gupton.