Painkiller not proceeding at the CW
The Black Lightning spin-off Painkiller has not got a series order at the CW. It’s not the only show that failed to get a green light – Powerpuff, based on […]
Today’s Reviews: Painkiller’s solo debut
The second generation of CW DC shows continues with the arrival soon of Painkiller, spun off from Black Lightning. Greg D. Smith looks at how well it stands up on […]
Painkiller pilot confirmed for April 12
The CW will be airing the seventh episode of Black Lightning’s final season, which acts as a pilot for the Painkiller series, on April 12. Khalil Payne (Jordan Calloway) is […]
Recasting on Black Lightning
NB Spoilers for the new season of Black Lightning follow For the final season of the CW’s Black Lightning, there have been a few changes. China Anne McClain announced before […]
Painkiller rounds out cast
Painkiller, the proposed Black Lightning spin-off, which is getting a back door pilot as episode 7 of the current, final season of the CW show, has added more to its […]
Black Lightning is dead – and he should know
Well, Jefferson Pierce should anyway, as proved in the first trailer for the fourth and final season of Black Lightning. “No matter how hard I try to protect my family, […]
Black Lightning star confirms early exit
One of the stars of Black Lightning wouldn’t have been returning even if the show had gone on beyond its fourth year. The news was confirmed on Friday that the […]
Black Lightning to end with season 4
The CW’s Black Lightning will be joining Supergirl in ending with the next broadcast season. “When we first started the Black Lighting journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family […]
Backdoor Painkiller pilot on the way
Jordan Calloway’s character Painkiller from the CW’s Black Lightning is getting a backdoor pilot this season. The episode will air as the seventh episode of Black Lightning’s fourth season, in […]
Dates set for the CW shows’ return
With the 2020-21 season heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, networks have been cagey about setting return dates for series, but the CW has now given its Spring dates. TUESDAY, […]
The CW renews its genre shows
The CW has given very early renewal orders to its current series, allowing its creatives to prepare the rest of the season securely. Batwoman and Nancy Drew, along with All […]
CW renew nine genre shows
Nine of the CW’s genre shows have been picked up for a further season, it was announced at the TCAs. This means second seasons for Charmed and the Vampire Diaries […]
New heroes and villains for the CW’s super-shows (videos)
There was plenty of news for fans of Greg Berlanti’s superhero shows at Comic Con. Supergirl has cast trans actress Nicole Maines as trans superhero Nia Nal aka Dreamer for […]
CW renews entire DC slate and more
The CW has given renewals to ten series, including all of their DC-based shows. Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow and Black Lightning will all return, as will Supernatural […]
SDCC DC TV news (videos)
There were presentations for many of the shows based on DC properties at San Diego. Adrian Pasdar will join Supergirl’s third season as Morgan Edge, a ruthless real estate developer […]
Black Lightning joins the CW’s ranks
The latest Greg Berlanti superhero series has picked up a series order from the CW – although chances are Black Lightning won’t premiere till mid-season. “The first African-American DC Super […]
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