DC TV Synopses Tease Another Worldkiller, Black Lightning In Action, A Big Flash Reveal, And More
The CW has released the descriptions for upcoming episodes of Supergirl, Black Lightning, The Flash, and Arrow, and big developments are on the way for each of the heroes. Read on for details..
With Legends of Tomorrow on hiatus, there are currently four DC TV shows on the air thanks to the debut of the excellent Black Lightning. Now, The CW has released the synopses for a number of upcoming episodes of that, Supergirl, The Flash, and Arrow and it sounds like we can expect plenty of big developments moving forward. For example, we're about to meet yet another evil Worldkiller!
Black Lightning, meanwhile, is going to step up to battle The 100 Gang and Barry Allen is going to have to risk outing himself as the Fastest Man Alive to protect his fellow inmates inside Iron Heights.
Finally, Oliver Queen is having to give some serious consideration to bringing back the new Team Arrow as the threat against Star City intensifies. Which of these episodes are you most excited to see? What did you think of the Black Lightning premiere? As always, share your thoughts in the usual place.
SUPERGIRL - "Both Sides Now"
THE DEO CAPTURES ANOTHER WORLDKILLER – The DEO captures a second Worldkiller, Purity (guest star Krys Marshall). Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) use very different methods of interrogation with Purity in the hopes of finding out how to defeat Reign (Odette Annable). However, Purity escapes and attacks the city’s subway tunnels. Meanwhile, J’onn (David Harewood), Winn (Jeremy Jordan) and Mon-El (Christopher Wood) band together to fix the Legion ship. Jesse Warn directed the episode written by Jessica Queller & Paula Yoo (#313). Original airdate 2/5/2018.
BLACK LIGHTNING - "Black Jesus"
BACK IN TOWN – Black Lightning (Cress Williams) is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa (Nafessa Williams) investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear. Christine Adams, James Remar, Damon Gupton III and Marvin Jones also star. The episode was written by Pat Charles and directed by Michael Schultz (#104). Original airdate 2/6/2018.
THE FLASH - "True Colors"
AMUNET MAKES A BIG PLAY — After hearing that Amunet (guest star Katee Sackhoff) has struck a deal to buy all of the metahumans in Iron Heights, Barry (Grant Gustin) must decide if he should expose his powers in order to save his cellmates. After a visit from an old friend, Ralph (guest star Hartley Sawyer) is reminded of his shady past and wonders if he’s really a changed man. Tara Nicole Weyr directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza (#413). Original airdate 2/6/2018.
ARROW - "The Devil’s Greatest Trick"
CAYDEN JAMES LAUNCHES A FULL OUT ATTACK — Cayden James (guest star Michael Emerson) discovers a secret about the Green Arrow (Stephen Amell) that pushes him over the edge. Knowing everyone and everything he loves is in danger, Oliver must decide if he can do this alone or if he needs to turn to his old teammates for help. William (guest star Jack Moore) starts to demand more of Oliver’s time. JJ Makaro directed the episode written by Sarah Tarkoff & Emilio Ortega Aldrich (#613). Original airdate 2/8/2018.