Black Lightning
2018 TV-14 45m / episode 4 Seasons 58 Episodes
Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Seasons
Season 1
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.
Season 2
As Jefferson and his family wrestle with shocking revelations and new threats from Tobias, Freeland demands justice for the "pod people."
Season 3
Markovian attacks prompt the ASA to put Freeland on lockdown, Anissa adopts a new secret identity, and Green Light takes a toll on the Pierce family.
Season 4
Wracked with guilt, Jefferson vows to leave his hero days behind. But new threats to Freeland — and metas — draw all the Pierces back into the fray.
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
Crew
- Casting
- Victoria Thomas, Tara Feldstein Bennett, Chase Paris
- Executive Producer
- Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Charles Holland, Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil
- Production Design
- Arlan Jay Vetter
- Producer
- James Spies, Carl Ogawa, Jennifer Lence, John Mitchell Todd, Brusta Brown
- Co-Producer
- Lamont Magee, Jamila Daniel, Gabrielle Greig
- Co-Executive Producer
- Bille Woodruff, Adam Giaudrone
- Original Music Composer
- Kurt Farquhar
- Characters
- Trevor Von Eeden, Jenny Blake Isabella
Networks & Companies
Show Details
| Original name | Black Lightning |
|---|---|
| First air date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Last air date | May 24, 2021 |
| Status | Ended |
| Type | Scripted |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | TV-14 |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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FAQ
What is Black Lightning about?
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.
How many seasons does Black Lightning have?
Black Lightning has 4 seasons with 58 episodes.
What is the TMDB rating of Black Lightning?
Black Lightning has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 981 votes.