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Black Lightning

TV-142018–20214 seasonsSalim Akil
IMDb 6.1

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"High voltage action"

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.

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
SuperheroBased On ComicFamily ManBlack CommunityAfrican AmericanArrowverse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Lightning (2018) 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.

Who stars in Black Lightning?

Black Lightning stars 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). The series was created by Salim Akil.

How many seasons does Black Lightning have?

Black Lightning has 4 seasons. There are 58 episodes in total.

Is Black Lightning worth watching?

Black Lightning holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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