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  • Black Lightning The Resurrection (Season 1, Episode 1)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 43 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Black Lightning

The Resurrection (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

A former superhero with the power to control and harness lightning, Jefferson Pierce, otherwise known as Black Lightning, unrolls the secrets of his past to protect his city and his family.
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Showrunner
Director
Writers
Tony Isabella (based on characters created for DC by) | Trevor Von Eeden (based on characters created for DC by) | Salim Akil (developed by) (written by)
Producers
Salim Akil | Robert West (produced by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Production Designer
Arlan Jay Vetter (as Jay Vetter) (production design)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 13, 2018

Release date
Jan 16, 2018 (United States)
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Cast

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44 cast members
Name Known for
Cress Williams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning   See fewer
China Anne McClain
Jennifer Pierce Jennifer Pierce   See fewer
Nafessa Williams
Anissa Pierce Anissa Pierce   See fewer
Christine Adams
Lynn Pierce Lynn Pierce   See fewer
Marvin Jones III
Tobias Whale (as Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III) Tobias Whale (as Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III)   See fewer
Damon Gupton
Bill Henderson Bill Henderson   See fewer
James Remar
Peter Gambi Peter Gambi   See fewer
Dabier
Will Will   See fewer
Skye P. Marshall
Kara Fowdy Kara Fowdy   See fewer
William Catlett
Lala (as Will Catlett) Lala (as Will Catlett)   See fewer
Charlbi Dean
Syonide Syonide   See fewer
Roland Martin
Roland S. Martin (as Roland S. Martin) Roland S. Martin (as Roland S. Martin)   See fewer
Nina Turner
Nina Turner (as Senator Nina Turner) Nina Turner (as Senator Nina Turner)   See fewer
Eric Mendenhall
Joey Toledo Joey Toledo   See fewer
Kyanna Simone
Kiesha (as Kyanna Simone Simpson) Kiesha (as Kyanna Simone Simpson)   See fewer
Caleb T. Thomas
Malik (as Caleb Thomas) Malik (as Caleb Thomas)   See fewer
Jimmy Woods
Youngster #1 Youngster #1   See fewer
Donny Carrington
Youngster #2 (as Donny Rogers Carrington II) Youngster #2 (as Donny Rogers Carrington II)   See fewer
Amanda Davis
Joan Lincoln Joan Lincoln   See fewer
Tommy Kane
Reporter Reporter   See fewer
Crystal Lee Brown
Desk Sergeant Desk Sergeant   See fewer
Leon Lamar
Store Owner Store Owner   See fewer
Fallyn Brown
Young Jennifer Young Jennifer   See fewer
Stanley McLaughlin II
Student #1 Student #1   See fewer
Shantea Reeves
Student #2 Student #2   See fewer
Joe Lewis
Club Security Club Security   See fewer
Hal Whiteside
Officer #1 Officer #1   See fewer
Hector Banos
Officer #2 Officer #2   See fewer
Scott Hunter
Officer #3 Officer #3   See fewer
David Dunston
Banquet Guest (uncredited) Banquet Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Brian Kayode-Patrick Johnson
Wealthy Donor (uncredited) Wealthy Donor (uncredited)   See fewer
Brittany Kelly
Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Patrick Lamont Jr.
100 Gang Member (uncredited) 100 Gang Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Allie Lott
Club Goer (uncredited) Club Goer (uncredited)   See fewer
BreeAnna Marie
Club Goer (uncredited) Club Goer (uncredited)   See fewer
Van Marten
Officer Copper (uncredited) Officer Copper (uncredited)   See fewer
Mason Pike
Detective / White Supremacist / Club Patron (uncredited) Detective / White Supremacist / Club Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Milton Saul
Wealthy Donor (uncredited) Wealthy Donor (uncredited)   See fewer
Malik Big Leak Smith
Club Attendee (uncredited) Club Attendee (uncredited)   See fewer
Tim J. Smith
Will's Boy #1 (uncredited) Will's Boy #1 (uncredited)   See fewer
Alex Sunkins
Street Walker Team (uncredited) Street Walker Team (uncredited)   See fewer
Ashley Uecker
Club Goer / Pharmacy Clerk / Cop (uncredited) Club Goer / Pharmacy Clerk / Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
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