TV SERIES · 2018
Black Lightning
ActionDramaSci-Fi43 min per episode
In a city overrun by gang violence and corruption, Jefferson Pierce has put his superhero life behind him to serve as a school principal and keep his family safe. When the streets grow more dangerous and the people closest to him are pulled into the fallout, he is forced to become Black Lightning again. His return does not just mean fighting criminals with his electrical powers. It puts pressure on his daughters, reopens conflict at home, and drags old enemies back into view. As Jefferson tries to protect his neighborhood on two fronts, the line between public servant, father, and vigilante gets harder to hold.
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