Black Lightning
“High voltage action”
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.
Where to watch Black Lightning in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Black Lightning there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Black Lightning streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD, Google Play Movies |
About Black Lightning
Black Lightning is a 2018 English-language action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and drama series created by Salim Akil. The cast is led by Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams. It spans 4 seasons and 58 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Black Lightning was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Akil Productions, and Berlanti Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 16, 2018, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Salim Akil
- First aired
- January 16, 2018
- Last aired
- May 24, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (58 episodes)
- Network
- The CW
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television, Akil Productions, Berlanti Productions
Black Lightning cast & crew
Black Lightning was created by Salim Akil.
The cast features Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird, Christine Adams as Lynn Pierce, Marvin Jones III as Tobias Whale, James Remar as Peter Gambi, and Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kurt Farquhar and it was produced by Brusta Brown and John Mitchell Todd.
Is Black Lightning worth watching?
Black Lightning holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 952 ratings, a solidly received action & adventure series.
With 4 seasons and 58 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy, and drama, Black Lightning is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Black Lightning
In United States, you can stream Black Lightning on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Black Lightning
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce
Marvin Jones III
Tobias Whale
James Remar
Peter Gambi
Chantal Thuy
Grace Choi
Black Lightning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Black Lightning in United States?
Black Lightning is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Black Lightning on Netflix?
Yes — Black Lightning is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Black Lightning in?
Black Lightning is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Black Lightning are there?
Black Lightning has 4 seasons with 58 episodes in total.
▸What is Black Lightning rated?
Black Lightning is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 952 ratings.
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