Apparently, Cress Williams would like the characters of Black Lightning to establish themselves on their own before they start mixing with the heroes of the Arrow-verse.
Williams’ comments to ComicBook.com indicate a Black Lightning that can definitely stand on its own.
Of the four current superhero shows on The CW, Legends of Tomorrow arguably got off to the messiest start as it combined a motley crew of existing characters from Arrow and The Flash.
By staying out of the Arrow-verse, Jefferson Pierce and his daughters will be able to develop into their own heroes without mixing it up with Oliver Queen and Barry Allen.