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Black Lightning

Year
2018
Country
US
Language
en
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Runtime
45 min
Rating
6.9/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
58
Director
Eric Laneuville

Plot Overview

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.

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Director

Eric Laneuville in Black LightningEric Laneuville

Cast & Key Characters

Cress Williams in Black LightningCress WilliamsJefferson Pierce / Black LightningNafessa Williams in Black LightningNafessa WilliamsAnissa Pierce / Thunder / BlackbirdChina Anne McClain in Black LightningChina Anne McClainJennifer Pierce / LightningChristine Adams in Black LightningChristine AdamsLynn PierceMarvin Jones III in Black LightningMarvin Jones IIITobias WhaleJames Remar in Black LightningJames RemarPeter GambiJordan Calloway in Black LightningJordan CallowayKhalil Payne / PainkillerDamon Gupton in Black LightningDamon GuptonBill HendersonChantal Thuy in Black LightningChantal ThuyGrace ChoiWilliam Catlett in Black LightningWilliam CatlettLatavious 'Lala' JohnsonBill Duke in Black LightningBill DukeAgent Percy OdellCAChristopher AmmanuelBaron / TC

Writers

SASalim AkilJDJamila DanielKeli Goff in Black LightningKeli GoffJNJan NashPCPat CharlesLamont Magee in Black LightningLamont MageeAEAndré EdmondsCHCharles Holland

Production

Warner Bros. TelevisionBerlanti ProductionsDC EntertainmentAkil ProductionsThe CW

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 13 episodes

School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family.

  1. 1 The Resurrection 2018-01-16
  2. 2 Lawanda: The Book of Hope 2018-01-23
  3. 3 Lawanda: The Book of Burial 2018-01-30
  4. 4 Black Jesus 2018-02-06
  5. 5 And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light 2018-02-13
  6. 6 Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder 2018-02-27
  7. 7 Equinox: The Book of Fate 2018-03-06
  8. 8 The Book of Revelations 2018-03-13
  9. 9 The Book of Little Black Lies 2018-03-20
  10. 10 Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption 2018-03-27
  11. 11 Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion 2018-04-03
  12. 12 The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain 2018-04-10
  13. 13 Shadow of Death: The Book of War 2018-04-17
Season 2 16 episodes

As Jefferson and his family wrestle with shocking revelations and new threats from Tobias, Freeland demands justice for the "pod people."

  1. 1 The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies 2018-10-09
  2. 2 The Book of Consequences: Chapter Two: Black Jesus Blues 2018-10-16
  3. 3 The Book of Consequences: Chapter Three: Master Lowry 2018-10-23
  4. 4 The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak 2018-10-30
  5. 5 The Book of Blood: Chapter One: Requiem 2018-11-13
  6. 6 The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi 2018-11-20
  7. 7 The Book of Blood: Chapter Three: The Sange 2018-11-27
  8. 8 The Book of Rebellion: Chapter One: Exodus 2018-12-04
  9. 9 The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Two: Gift of the Magi 2018-12-11
  10. 10 The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros 2019-01-21
  11. 11 The Book of Secrets: Chapter One: Prodigal Son 2019-01-28
  12. 12 The Book of Secrets: Chapter Two: Just and Unjust 2019-02-04
  13. 13 The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire 2019-02-11
  14. 14 The Book of Secrets: Chapter Four: Original Sin 2019-03-04
  15. 15 The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha 2019-03-11
  16. 16 The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega 2019-03-18
Season 3 16 episodes

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.

  1. 1 The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird 2019-10-07
  2. 2 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih 2019-10-14
  3. 3 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream 2019-10-21
  4. 4 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros 2019-10-28
  5. 5 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon 2019-11-11
  6. 6 The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door 2019-11-18
  7. 7 The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus 2019-11-25
  8. 8 The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace 2019-12-02
  9. 9 The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis 2019-12-09
  10. 10 The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn 2020-01-20
  11. 11 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction 2020-01-27
  12. 12 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID 2020-02-03
  13. 13 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap 2020-02-10
  14. 14 The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming 2020-02-24
  15. 15 The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free 2020-03-02
  16. 16 The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation 2020-03-09
Season 4 13 episodes

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.

  1. 1 The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One 2021-02-08
  2. 2 The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses 2021-02-15
  3. 3 The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three 2021-02-22
  4. 4 The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four 2021-03-01
  5. 5 The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces 2021-03-08
  6. 6 The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two 2021-03-15
  7. 7 Painkiller 2021-04-12
  8. 8 The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three 2021-04-19
  9. 9 The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding 2021-04-26
  10. 10 The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations 2021-05-03
  11. 11 The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two 2021-05-10
  12. 12 The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads 2021-05-17
  13. 13 The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure 2021-05-24

Critical Reception & Ratings

Black Lightning is rated 6.9 out of 10 by viewers — 986 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (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 and episodes does Black Lightning have?

4 seasons and 58 episodes.

Is Black Lightning still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 4 seasons and 58 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in Black Lightning?

Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, James Remar.

Who is the director of Black Lightning?

Eric Laneuville.

When was Black Lightning released?

2018.

Where can I watch Black Lightning?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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