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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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In the aftermath of the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name while also hunting down the person responsible for his father’s death, and anyone else involved. Tensions remain high between Black Lightning and Gambi.

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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