Black Lightning

The DC Comics-inspired television series Black Lightning follows Jefferson Pierce, the retired Black Lightning, as he returns to his life as a superhero to protect Freeland from a series of villains including The 100 — led by Tobias Whale — the A.S.A., and the Markovian soldiers. 

Joining Black Lightning are his daughters Jennifer Pierce (Lightning) and Anissa Pierce (Thunder).

Network: CW

First Episode Date: January 16, 2018

Cast:

• Cress Williams (Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning)
• China Ann McClain (Jennifer Pierce / Lightning)
• Nafessa Williams (Anissa Pierce / Thunder)
• Christine Adams (Lynn Stewart)
• Marvin "Krondon" Jones III (Tobias Whale)
• Damon Gupton (Bill Henderson)
• James Remar (Peter Gambi)
• Jordan Calloway (Khalil Payne / Painkiller)
• Chantal Thuy (Grace Choi)

Where to Watch: Netflix, Hulu