'Black Lightning': The CW show's ratings took a hit for its premiere episode

Black Lightning' scored only a 0.4 rating in adults between the ages of 18 and 49, down from its rating of 0.8 for season 1 as well as 0.5 for its season finale
PUBLISHED OCT 11, 2018

The CW's 'Black Lightning' premiered this week along with many other shows, but the show was unable to create enough enthusiasm among the audience like season 1 and its rating took a hit.

According to TV By The Numbers, 'Black Lightning' scored only a 0.4 rating (1.2 million viewers) in adults between the ages of 18 and 49, down from its rating of 0.8 for season 1 as well as 0.5 for its season finale. 



 

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