Black Lightning (2018 - )

Black Lightning

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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

Starring: Cress Williams, Christine Adams, Nafessa Williams

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Seasons

Black Lightning: Season 4

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2020, CW, 0 episodes

Black Lightning: Season 3

100%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

2019, CW, 16 episodes

Black Lightning: Season 2

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

Black Lightning: Season 1

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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