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Series · The CW

Black Lightning

2018–20214 seasons58 episodes58 min

Black Lightning is a American series that premiered on The CW in 2018 and ran until 2021. 4 seasons and 58 episodes. Created by Mara Brock Akil.

The CW logoOriginal networkThe CWbroadcast network · 128 shows on record
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On air 2018–2021: 4 years

Key facts

Network
The CW
Format
Series
Premiere
January 16, 2018
Finale
May 24, 2021
Years on air
4
Seasons
4
Episodes
58
Running time
58 minutes
Language
English
Production
DC Comics, DC Entertainment
Distributor
Netflix, Warner Bros. Television Studios
Based on
Black Lightning
Set in
Freeland, Earth-Prime

Credits

Created byMara Brock Akil
Executive producersGreg BerlantiCharles HollandMara Brock Akil
MusicKurt Farquhar

Cast 8 on record

Cast memberRole
China Anne McClainLightning
James RemarPeter Gambi
Cress WilliamsJefferson Pierce
Christine Adams—
Nafessa WilliamsThunder
Damon GuptonInspector Henderson
Chantal Thuy—
KrondonTobias Whale