is a DC Comics-based superhero drama that premiered on The CW on January 16, 2018 . Developed by Salim Akil, the series follows Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams), a high school principal in Freeland who retired from his secret life as the vigilante Black Lightning nine years prior to focus on his family . Series Overview Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi . Format: Episodes are approximately 45 minutes long . Original Run: January 2018 – May 2021 (4 Seasons) .
Jefferson Pierce is forced out of retirement when his daughters, Anissa and Jennifer, are kidnapped by "The 100," a ruthless criminal gang led by his father’s killer, Tobias Whale . As Jefferson reclaims his mantle, he must balance his responsibilities as a father and educator with the complexities of being a metahuman hero in a community plagued by police corruption and gang violence . Main Cast & Characters Madison Bailey Black Lightning Ação, Drama, Sci-Fi 2018 0h 45m...
TV-14 for mature themes, violence, and drug-related content . is a DC Comics-based superhero drama that premiered