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Black Lightning is an American superhero drama television series, developed by Salim Akil, that premiered on The CW on January 16, 2018, and concluded on May 24, 2021. It is based on the character of the same name, created by Tony Isabella with Trevor Von Eeden, featured in publications of DC Comics.
Black Lightning: Created by Salim Akil. With Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III. A crusading school principal gets back into action as the original African-American electrical superhero.
- (27K)
- 2018-01-16
- Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
- 43
Synopsis. 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 neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort.
- 3 min
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IMDb provides the episode list, ratings, and watch options for the superhero drama series Black Lightning, starring Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal who becomes a vigilante. The series follows his family and his conflict with the Kobra Cartel and the ASA.
School principal and retired superhero Jefferson Pierce leaps back into action as the legendary Black Lightning after a gang threatens his family. Watch trailers & learn more.
In order to protect his family, Jefferson sees no choice but to once again become Black Lightning.