From 'Atlanta' and 'The Last O.G.' to 'Killing Eve' and 'Barry,' great television is built on great characters. In 2018, we were introduced to an array of awesome new people; here's a look at the best.
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Starring as Black Lightning villain Tobias Whale, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III explains how he went from rapping with Strong Arm Steady and ghostwriting for Xzibit and Snoop Dogg to being one of DC's baddest villains on TV.
Shawn Setaro
After appearing alongside Meek Mill in Streets, actress Nafessa Williams stars in the CW's Black Lightining as the super-powered daughter of the lead character, Thunder. The Philly native discusses playing a lesbian character, tips from Black Panther's Michael B. Jordan and working with director Benny Boom.
Dria Roland
Get to know DC's first black superhero series before his CW series premieres on January 16. Covering everything from how he got his powers to whether or not he ever joined the Justice League.
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Series creator Salim Akil included a stand-in for the late 23-year-old to speak on police brutality. The character is saved by Black Lightning.
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The CW renewed 12 series, including 'The Flash,' 'Riverdale,' and 'Batwoman' for the 2021-22 season. The renewal comes ahead of some series' premieres.
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The CW's 'Black Lighting' Is Shockingly O.K.
While not truly electrifying, The CW's new superhero series 'Black Lightning' packs enough power to keep us on board. But the question remains: For how long?
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