Black Lightning Season 1 • TV Show
Black Lightning • TV Show • Rating 6.9 out of 10
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Season 2
Season 3 Season 4
Seasons of Black Lightning
Black Lightning currently has 4 seasons and 58 episodes. Most episodes run for around 45 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Ended". The most recently aired episode came out in 2021.
Black Lightning Season 2 • TV Show
Black Lightning Season 3 • TV Show
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Are there new episodes of Black Lightning coming?
Black Lightning is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on May 24, 2021. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-14 (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is Black Lightning about?
High voltage action. 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. It blends action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Salim Akil.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Black Lightning
Black Lightning has been releasing episodes between January 2018 and May 2021 across 4 seasons. So far there are 58 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. On average, new seasons have arrived roughly once a year (14 months between premieres), which is a common pattern for scripted TV.
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Cast and creators of Black Lightning
The main cast includes Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams and Christine Adams. Behind the scenes, it is created by Salim Akil, shaped by showrunner Charles Holland, Greg Berlanti and Mara Brock Akil.
Cress Williams
as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa Williams
as Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
Christine Adams
as Lynn Pierce
Marvin Jones III
as Tobias Whale
James Remar
as Peter Gambi
Chantal Thuy
as Grace Choi