Black Lightning (2018 - )

Black Lightning

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44%

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Series Info

A retired superhero is drawn back into his old lifestyle when his daughter seeks to serve justice to evil-doers. Based on the DC Comics series.
Creator: Greg Berlanti

Most Recent Episode

Aired Mon, Feb 10, 2020

The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four
Black Lightning: Season 3, The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four

Next Episode

Mon, February 24, 2020

The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming
Black Lightning: Season 3, The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming

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Seasons

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2020, CW, 0 episodes

100%
Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

2019, CW, 15 episodes

91%
Critics Consensus: Faced with the responsibility of aiding Freeland through trying times, the Pierce family takes Black Lightning back by storm.

2018, CW, 16 episodes

96%
Critics Consensus: Black Lightning doesn't reinvent superhero TV, but it does give the genre a necessary jolt with real-world plots, scary new villains, and a star-making performance from Cress Williams.

2018, CW, 13 episodes

Cast

Cress Williams
as Jefferson Pierce
Christine Adams
as Lynn
Nafessa Williams
as Anissa Pierce
China Anne McClain
as Jennifer Pierce
James Remar
as Peter Gambi
Damon Gupton
as Henderson
Marvin Jones III
as Tobias Whale
Wayne Brady
as Tyson "Gravedigger" Spikes
Bill Duke
as Agent Odell
Chantal Thuy
as Grace
Jennifer Riker
as Dr. Jace
Jahking Guillory
as Brandon
Sofia Vassilieva
as Looker
Kearran Giovanni
as Cutter
Madison Bailey
as Wendy
Jordan Calloway
Robert Townsend
as Napier Frank
Chantel Thuy
as Grace
Jill Scott
as Lady Eve"
William Catlett
as Lala
Birgundi Baker
as Anaya
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Series Details

TV Network: CW
Premiere Date: Jan 16, 2018
Genre: Drama
Executive Producers: Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter
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