Series

Black Lightning

“High voltage action”

★ 6.9(950)201845m4 seasons

Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

Black Lightning is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Salim Akil
Release date: 2018-01-16
Runtime: 45m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 58
Network: The CW
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Television

About Black Lightning

Black Lightning is a 2018 web series in the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama genres, created by Salim Akil, starring Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams and Christine Adams. It spans 4 seasons and 58 episodes, and originally aired on The CW. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 950 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Black Lightning in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (4)

Season 113 eps · 2018

Season 216 eps · 2018

Season 316 eps · 2019

Season 413 eps · 2021

Cast

Cress Williams

Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams

Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird

Christine Adams

Lynn Pierce

Marvin Jones III

Tobias Whale

James Remar

Peter Gambi

Chantal Thuy

Grace Choi

Themes & keywords

superherobased on comicfamily manblack communityafrican americanarrowverse

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Black Lightning in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Black Lightning on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is Black Lightning on Netflix?+

Yes — Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How many seasons of Black Lightning are there?+

Black Lightning has 4 seasons and 58 episodes in total.

Who stars in Black Lightning?+

Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III and James Remar.

When did Black Lightning come out?+

Black Lightning is a 2018 web series created by Salim Akil.

What genre is Black Lightning?+

Black Lightning is Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama series.

Who created Black Lightning?+

Black Lightning was created by Salim Akil.