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Black Lightning
High voltage action
2018·4 Seasons·58 Episodes·★ 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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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 4 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
13 episodes
2018
Season 2
16 episodes
2018
Season 3
16 episodes
2019
Season 4
13 episodes
2021
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