Black Lightning vs Route 187
Route 187 has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7/10 for Black Lightning). Black Lightning is the older of the two (2018 against 2026). Both are drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Black Lightning
Route 187| Black Lightning | Route 187 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 4 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Salim Akil | Mark E. Swinton, Tyler Perry |
| Main cast | James Remar, Christine Adams, Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Marvin Jones III | Josef Cannon, Clark Moore, Nicky Buggs, Cuyle Carvin, Mia Hunt |
Synopsis
Black Lightning
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.
Route 187
Citizens combat urban violence until a bus driver and student's murders by thugs spark outrage, leading authorities to hunt the culprits captured on video.
Where to watch
Where to watch Black LightningWhere to watch Route 187
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