Black Lightning(2018)
High voltage action
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.
Created by Salim Akil
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Season 1
13 episodes · 2018
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.
Season 2
16 episodes · 2018
As Jefferson and his family wrestle with shocking revelations and new threats from Tobias, Freeland demands justice for the "pod people."
Season 3
16 episodes · 2019
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
13 episodes · 2021
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.
Black Lightning — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Black Lightning?+
Black Lightning is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Black Lightning come out?+
Black Lightning was first aired in 2018.
How many seasons of Black Lightning are there?+
Black Lightning has 4 seasons and 58 episodes in total.
Who created Black Lightning?+
Black Lightning was created by Salim Akil.
Who stars in Black Lightning?+
Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III and James Remar.
Is Black Lightning worth watching?+
Black Lightning holds a 6.9/10 rating from 986 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and drama.
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