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Black Lightning (2018)

TV Series ★ 6.9 45 min

Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

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.

Salim Akil Creator

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Quick facts

Released
January 16, 2018
Runtime
45 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt6045840
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Television, Akil Productions, Berlanti Productions

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Cast

Cress Williams Cress Williams Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning Nafessa Williams Nafessa Williams Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird Christine Adams Christine Adams Lynn Pierce Marvin Jones III Marvin Jones III Tobias Whale James Remar James Remar Peter Gambi Chantal Thuy Chantal Thuy Grace Choi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Lightning about?
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.
Who created Black Lightning?
Black Lightning was created by Salim Akil.
Who stars in Black Lightning?
Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III.
When was Black Lightning released?
Black Lightning is a 2018 action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, drama series.
Where can I watch Black Lightning?
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