Black Lightning Ending Explained: Finale and Story Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Black Lightning, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Black Lightning (2018) — an evergreen reference for this TV series: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. High voltage action
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
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; Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi
About Black Lightning
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.
More like Black Lightning
- Gotham Knights
- Helstrom
- Krypton
- Peacemaker
- Watchmen
- Powers
- Marvel's Cloak & Dagger
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Black Lightning?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Black Lightning?
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; Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi
Is this Black Lightning guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



