The Black Lightning

Black LightningGenre

• Superhero
• Drama
• Action

Based onBlack Lightning
by

• Tony Isabella
• Trevor Von Eeden

Developed bySalim AkilStarring

• Cress Williams
• China Anne McClain
• Nafessa Williams
• Christine Adams
• Marvin "Krondon" Jones III
• Damon Gupton
• James Remar
• Jordan Calloway

Opening theme"Black Lightning" by GodhollyComposer(s)Kurt FarquharCountry of originUnited StatesOriginal language(s)EnglishNo. of seasons3No. of episodes45 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producer(s)

• Sarah Schechter
• Greg Berlanti
• Mara Brock Akil
• Salim Akil
• Oz Scott
• Pascal Verschooris

Producer(s)Robert WestProduction location(s)Atlanta, GeorgiaCamera setupSingle-cameraRunning time39–43 minutesProduction company(s)

• Berlanti Productions
• Akil Productions
• DC Entertainment
• Warner Bros. Television

DistributorWarner Bros. Television DistributionReleaseOriginal networkThe CWPicture format1080i (HDTV)Original releaseJanuary 16, 2018 –
presentChronologyRelated showsArrowverseExternal linksWebsiteProduction website

Black Lightning is an American superhero drama television series, developed by Salim Akil, that premiered on The CW on January 16, 2018. Jefferson Pierce, a vigilante with the power to harness electricity, is forced to come out of retirement and fight the increasing crime in his neighborhood.