Black Lightning (2018)
TV show 4 seasons ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2018, Black Lightning sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It was created or directed by Salim Akil. The cast includes James Remar, Christine Adams and Cress Williams. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
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 New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
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Cast & crew
- Salim AkilDirector
- James Remaras Peter Gambi
- Christine Adamsas Lynn Pierce
- Cress Williamsas Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
- Nafessa Williamsas Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
- Marvin Jones IIIas Tobias Whale
- Chantal Thuyas Grace Choi
Seasons
- Season 1 · 13 episodes
- Season 2 · 16 episodes
- Season 3 · 16 episodes
- Season 4 · 13 episodes
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Questions about Black Lightning
- What genre is Black Lightning?
- Black Lightning is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Black Lightning?
- James Remar, Christine Adams, Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Marvin Jones III appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Black Lightning?
- Salim Akil directed Black Lightning.
- Is Black Lightning worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Black Lightning?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
