Black Lightning
“High voltage action”
Creator
Salim Akil
Jefferson Pierce hung up his superhero identity years ago to run a New Orleans charter school, but escalating gang violence against his students and his own daughters forces him back into the electrically-charged suit of Black Lightning. Cress Williams plays Pierce with a weary, principal's gravity that makes his double life feel genuinely costly, while Nafessa Williams and Christine Adams, as daughters Anissa and Lynn, gradually get pulled into the family's growing arsenal of powers. Set apart from the CW's brighter Arrowverse shows, the series roots its action in community, legacy, and the real toll of urban violence. It's a superhero drama that treats its Black neighborhood as more than a backdrop.
Seasons
4
Episodes
58
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning · 58 eps
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird · 58 eps
James Remar
Peter Gambi · 58 eps
Marvin Jones III
Tobias Whale · 58 eps
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce / Lightning · 58 eps
Jordan Calloway
Khalil Payne / Painkiller · 58 eps
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce · 58 eps
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson · 46 eps
Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi · 35 eps
William Catlett
Latavious 'Lala' Johnson · 23 eps
Bill Duke
Agent Percy Odell · 21 eps
Clifton Powell
Reverend Jeremiah Holt · 15 eps
Jennifer Riker
Dr. Helga Jace · 15 eps
Jahking Guillory
Brandon · 13 eps
Katy O'Brian
Major Sara Grey · 11 eps
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy · 10 eps
Rafael Castillo
Devonte Jones · 10 eps
Renell Gibbs
Kyrie · 10 eps
Charlbi Dean
Syonide · 9 eps
Elena Varela
Lauren Caruso · 9 eps
Erika Alexander
Perenna · 8 eps
Vernika Rowe
Auntie Gina · 9 eps
Yolanda T. Ross
Nichelle Payne · 9 eps
Jill Scott
Lady Eve · 8 eps
Melissa De Sousa
Chief Ana Lopez · 8 eps
Laura Kariuki
Jennifer 'JJ' Pierce / Lightning · 8 eps
Jason Louder
Frank '2-Bits' Tanner · 8 eps
Boone Platt
Sergeant Gardner Grayle · 8 eps
Kyanna Simone Simpson
Kiesha · 8 eps
Adetinpo Thomas
Jamillah Olsen · 8 eps
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1
The Resurrection
Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa and Jennifer, 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 in his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning, but he left the Superhero days behind. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
2
Lawanda: The Book of Hope
As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning back? Lynn Stewart, noticing the changes in the community, is also left wondering. While Jefferson Pierce struggles with his decision, Gambi urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as Black Lightning. Anissa and Jennifer try to deal with the aftermath of their jolting experience.
3
Lawanda: The Book of Burial
As Jefferson Pierce tries to determine if the community can survive without the help of Black Lightning, Anissa starts to come into her own. Meanwhile, Jefferson and Lynn try and figure out their new dynamic. Finally, Jennifer reveals to her parents that she has been grappling with something big.
4
Black Jesus
Black Lightning is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear.
5
And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
An unexpected phone call unearths the long-buried need for Jefferson to investigate the murder of his father. Meanwhile, Annisa wrestles with the fact that her actions have dire consequences. Lastly, Jennifer learns the importance of controlling her temper – in all situations.
6
Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Jefferson is on the hunt for his father's killer, while Anissa uses her new powers to rectify a wrong after a protest fails. Jennifer grapples with some difficult choices. Elsewhere, Gambi begs for help from Lynn.
7
Equinox: The Book of Fate
Black Lightning’s pursuit for Tobias continues. Anissa continues to find herself in the new normal.
8
The Book of Revelations
Black Lightning works with Anissa to help find information to clear Black Lightning’s name. Jennifer begins interning for Lynn. Meanwhile, Gambi finds himself in a precarious situation.
9
The Book of Little Black Lies
In the aftermath of the latest killing, Black Lightning works to clear his name while also hunting down the person responsible for his father’s death, and anyone else involved. Tensions remain high between Black Lightning and Gambi.
10
Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
Black Lightning attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gambi struggles to stay strong while in a compromising position. Jefferson begins to view things differently.
11
Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
As suspicions grow that Jefferson Pierce is Black Lightning, the ASA arranges to have him arrested. Lynn seeks help from Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, as Jefferson is in custody, Gambi and Anissa work together to show Black Lightning is still running around the streets of Freeland.
12
The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
Tobias returns to Freeland. He is tasked to capture – not kill – Black Lightning with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer provide surprising aid.
13
Shadow of Death: The Book of War
The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling. Meanwhile, Tobias gathers his forces.
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