Black Lightning
“High voltage action”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 58 Episodes
45 min per episode
2018 – 2021
Premiered: Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 13: “The Book of Resurrection: Chapter Two: Closure”
After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Black Lightning - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-18
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salim Akil
Trevor Von Eeden, Jenny Blake Isabella
Kurt Farquhar
John Mitchell Todd, Carl Ogawa, Brusta Brown, Jennifer Lence, James Spies
Department Leadership Roster
John Mitchell Todd
Producer
Carl Ogawa
Producer
Brusta Brown
Producer
Jennifer Lence
Producer
James Spies
Producer
Arlan Jay Vetter
Production Design
Kurt Farquhar
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Lightning
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Black Lightning about?
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.
How many seasons does Black Lightning have?
Black Lightning comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Black Lightning?
Key cast members in Black Lightning include Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, James Remar.
Who created or directed Black Lightning?
Black Lightning was developed and directed by Salim Akil.