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7. Black Lightning

Black Lightning
The CW

The CW added another DC superhero to its considerable roster this year, but Black Lightning is unlike anything the Arrowverse has to offer.

Not connected to that universe (yet), it means you don't need any knowledge of that world to dive in, and even if you're not a huge fan of superhero stories there's a rewarding tale being told here.

Following Jefferson Pierce, a high-school principal who's forced back into the vigilante game he retired from nine years previous, the story does have a showcase for superpowers, but is also a relevant and layered story about community and encompasses real-world issues to great effect.

Available On: The CW (U.S), Netflix (UK)

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.