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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
- 43
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family. Watch trailers & learn more.
But with crime and corruption spreading like wildfire, and those he cares about in the crosshairs of the menacing local gang The 100, he must return as Black Lightning—to save not only his family, but also the soul of his community. Based on the DC character Black Lightning, created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden.
Find out where to watch, cast, trailer and reviews of Black Lightning, a CW and Greg Berlanti DC Comics show about a superhero father and his daughters. Learn about the show's plot, ratings and awards.
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- Cress Williams
- TV-14
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IMDb provides the episode list, ratings, and summaries of the superhero drama series Black Lightning, starring Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal who becomes a vigilante. The series follows his family and their struggles with metahuman powers, crime, and politics in Freeland.
A superhero TV show about a father who returns to his vigilante alter ego to protect his family and his city. See critics' ratings, watch trailers, and find out where to stream or buy the first season of Black Lightning.
