Black Lightning
- 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.
Black Lightning is a superhero drama series that premiered in 2018, following Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal and father who leads a double life as a masked vigilante fighting gang violence in his New Orleans community. The series ran for four seasons before concluding, blending action-packed superhero storytelling with grounded family drama and social commentary.
When does Black Lightning come out?
Where to watch
Streaming availability in United States
United States
Availability varies by country. A VPN can let you watch content licensed in another region, though most streaming services prohibit it in their terms of service. Use at your own discretion. Contains affiliate links.
Rent or buy
Digital purchase & rental in United States
Where to watch Black Lightning by country
United Kingdom
Greece
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Canada
Australia
BrazilTop cast
Follow an actor to track their next projects
Cress WilliamsJefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa WilliamsAnissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
China Anne McClainJennifer Pierce / Lightning
Christine AdamsLynn Pierce
Marvin Jones IIITobias Whale
James RemarPeter Gambi
Jordan CallowayKhalil Payne / Painkiller
Chantal ThuyGrace Choi
Damon GuptonBill Henderson, Bill Henderson (voice)
Nina TurnerNina Turner- Amanda DavisJoan Lincoln
Edwina FindleyTori
Michael KingBernard
Antonio FargasDavid Poe
Terrence 'T.C.' CarsonEldridge
Seasons
4 seasons
Episodes · Season 4
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One | 2021-02-08 | 45m | 4.0 |
| 02 | The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses | 2021-02-15 | 42m | 4.0 |
| 03 | The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three | 2021-02-22 | 43m | 4.0 |
| 04 | The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four | 2021-03-01 | 43m | 3.8 |
| 05 | The Book of Ruin: Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces | 2021-03-08 | 43m | 3.9 |
| 06 | The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two | 2021-03-15 | 42m | 3.9 |
| 07 | Painkiller | 2021-04-12 | 43m | 3.9 |
| 08 | The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three | 2021-04-19 | 43m | 4.0 |
| 09 | The Book of Ruin: Chapter Four: Lyding | 2021-04-26 | 43m | 3.5 |
| 10 | The Book of Reunification: Chapter One: Revelations | 2021-05-03 | 41m | 3.7 |
| 11 | The Book of Reunification: Chapter Two | 2021-05-10 | 43m | 3.7 |
| 12 | The Book of Resurrection: Chapter One: Crossroads | 2021-05-17 | 43m | 4.1 |
Related & spin-offs
Other titles fans of Black Lightning tend to follow.
Is Black Lightning renewed or cancelled?
Black Lightning has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Black Lightning — frequently asked
Where can I watch Black Lightning?
Black Lightning originally aired on The CW. The complete series is available on Max (formerly HBO Max) and other streaming platforms where it may be offered.
How many seasons of Black Lightning are there?
Black Lightning has four seasons in total. The series concluded after Season 4.
When did Black Lightning premiere?
Black Lightning premiered on January 16, 2018 on The CW.
Is Black Lightning returning for a new season?
No new season has been announced. The series ended after four seasons.
Comments(0)
No comments yet. Be the first.