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Black Lightning

2018 – 2021 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United States of America

Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.

6.9(349 reviews)

23.2929% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 16, 2018
Last air date: May 24, 2021
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 58
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: The CW
Creator / showrunner: Salim Akil
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Warner Bros. Television, Akil Productions, Berlanti Productions

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Keywords

superherobased on comicfamily manblack communityafrican americanarrowverse

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2018 · 13 episodes

School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.

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Cast

Cress Williams

Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams

Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird

Christine Adams

Lynn Pierce

Marvin Jones III

Tobias Whale

James Remar

Peter Gambi

Chantal Thuy

Grace Choi

Media

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Reviews & ratings

6.9

349 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim6.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful