

Black Lightning
2018-01-16 · 45 min / episode · ★ 6.9
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.
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- Creators
- Salim Akil
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Television, Akil Productions, Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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Cress WilliamsJefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa WilliamsAnissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
Christine AdamsLynn Pierce
Marvin Jones IIITobias Whale
James RemarPeter Gambi
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