Black Lightning (2018 - )

Black Lightning

93%

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49%

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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, Oct 14, 2019

The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two
Black Lightning: Season 3, The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two

Next Episode

Mon, October 21, 2019

The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three
Black Lightning: Season 3, The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three

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Seasons

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2019, CW, 3 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
Bill Duke
as Agent Odell
Robert Townsend
as Napier Frank
Jennifer Riker
as Dr. Jace
Kearran Giovanni
as Cutter
Sofia Vassilieva
as Looker
Madison Bailey
as Wendy
Chantal Thuy
as Grace
Chantel Thuy
as Grace
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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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