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Black Lightning

“High voltage action”

201845m / epAction & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama

First aired

January 16, 2018

6.9

TMDB Score

69% match · 977 votes

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Black Lightning works with Anissa to help find information to clear Black Lightning’s name. Jennifer begins interning for Lynn. Meanwhile, Gambi finds himself in a precarious situation.

About the Series

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Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Synopsis

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.

CreatorSalim Akil

First aired: January 16, 2018
Last aired: May 24, 2021
Seasons: 4 seasons · 58 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: English
Network: The CW

Top Billed 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

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