Black Lightning

Name: Black Lightning
Genre: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2018-01-16
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, James Remar

ENDED4 Seasons58 Episodes★ 6.9

Black Lightning is an action-adventure series on The CW that ran from 2018 to 2021, ending after 4 seasons and 58 episodes.

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NetworkThe CW

First AiredJan 16, 2018

Last AiredMay 24, 2021

GenreAction & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Runtime45 min

Created BySalim Akil

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionWarner Bros. Television, Akil Productions, Berlanti Productions

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 New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.

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Cast

Cress Williams

Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams

Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird

Christine Adams

Lynn Pierce

Marvin Jones III

Tobias Whale

James Remar

Peter Gambi

Chantal Thuy

Grace Choi

Seasons & Episodes4 seasons · 58 episodes

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Wracked with guilt, Jefferson vows to leave his hero days behind. But new threats to Freeland — and metas — draw all the Pierces back into the fray.

E1The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One

Feb 8, 202145m★ 4.2

Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye.

E2The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses

Feb 15, 202142m★ 4.2

The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson and Jennifer's curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.

E3The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three

Feb 22, 202143m★ 4.2

Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace. Lastly, Lynn has a breakthrough.

E4The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four

Mar 1, 202143m★ 4.0

Jefferson pays Tobias a visit and warns him to stay away from his family.

E5The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces

Mar 8, 202143m★ 4.1

Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.

E6The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two

Mar 15, 202142m★ 4.1

Jefferson crosses a line with Lynn. Anissa shares some important news. Tobias makes a surprising move.

E7Painkiller

Apr 12, 202143m★ 4.1

After attempting to bury the darker, devastatingly lethal Painkiller part of his persona, Khalil Payne has distanced himself away from everyone he knows and loves in a new city, Akashic Valley, in order to find peace... but peace never comes easy for men with pasts like Painkiller.

E8The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three

Apr 19, 202143m★ 4.2

The FBI pays Jefferson a visit. Meanwhile, Anissa surprises Grace.

E9The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding

Apr 26, 202143m★ 3.8

Gambi warns the Pierce family of a possible crisis looming.

E10The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations

May 3, 202141m★ 3.9

Black Lightning sends Gambi an SOS. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself in some serious trouble.

E11The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two

May 10, 202143m★ 3.9

Jefferson takes Khalil up on his offer to help. Meanwhile, Lynn finds herself wrestling with what could be the biggest decision of her life. Lastly, Tobias follows through on a hunch.

E12The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads

May 17, 202143m★ 4.2

Jefferson realizes that sometimes, an admission of weakness can be a show of strength. Meanwhile, Tobias is focusing on an end game.

E13The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure

May 24, 202143m★ 4.2

After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.

About Black Lightning

Black Lightning is an action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, drama series on The CW. The show first aired on Jan 16, 2018 and currently has 4 seasons and 58 episodes. Black Lightning has ended. It has a rating of 6.9/10 based on 990 votes. The cast includes Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, James Remar. Created by Salim Akil.