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Black Lightning is an American superhero drama television series, developed by Salim Akil, that premiered on The CW on January 16, 2018, and concluded on May 24, 2021. It is based on the character of the same name, created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, featured in publications of DC Comics.
Black Lightning: Created by Salim Akil. With Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III. A crusading school principal gets back into action as the original African-American electrical superhero.
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- 2018-01-16
- Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
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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 neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort.
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Watch Black Lightning, a DC Comics show about a retired vigilante who returns to fight crime and save his daughter. The series has four seasons available on Netflix and Fandango at Home.
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- Cress Williams
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Black Lightning (TV Series 2018–2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A superhero drama based on the DC character Black Lightning, who returns to fight crime and corruption in his community. Learn more about the cast, genre, executive producers and how to access comics and graphic novels from DC.