5 Reasons Black Lightning Is a Vigilante and Not a Hero

In the Black Lightning premiere, the reporters made a point of calling the superhero a vigilante. This has remained a common theme in the three episodes aired so far. The police view the man with superpowers as a danger, with Inspector Henderson upset that he is back. However, the people of the city view Black Lightning as a hero and their savior. Here's why Black Lightning is more of a vigilante than a hero -- and why it works for the series.