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'Black Lightning' adds spark to CW superhero lineup
Joining its story not just in the middle, but after the end, "Black Lightning" brings an African-American lead to the CW's superhero-laden lineup. Despite a somewhat slow pace at the outset, the show steadily builds a promising framework, throwing off some sparks, without quite catching you-know-what in a bottle.