Black Lightning (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, Black Lightning is a drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. “High voltage action” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Lightning stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce / Lightning, Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird and Christine Adams as Lynn Pierce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Black Lightning has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Lightning tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Lightning (2018)?
- In US, Black Lightning is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Lightning worth watching?
- Black Lightning holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Lightning?
- Black Lightning stars Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams and Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III.
- When was Black Lightning released?
- Black Lightning was released in 2018.