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All rights reserved. Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man with many faces He is a former Olympic athlete, respected educator and a father of two He is also Black Lightning, superpowered protector of the fictional city of Freeland with the ability to sense and harness electricity Jefferson is not the only one with powers and[...]

Holland and directed by Salim Akil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9VMosrnjLoVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Black Lightning | Season 4 Episode 13 | Closure Promo | The CW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9VMosrnjLo) It's #TheFinalStrike ⚡ Catch up before the series finale next Monday: https://t.co/OHWPd6YZO3 #BlackLightning pic.twitter.com/LpcYaPqouC — Black Lightning (@blacklightning) May 18, 2021 Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man with many faces[...]

Catch up before the series finale on May 24: https://t.co/OHWPd6HoWv #BlackLightning #TheFinalStrike pic.twitter.com/aewcJxwhhy — Black Lightning (@blacklightning) May 13, 2021 Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man with many faces He is a former Olympic athlete, respected educator and a father of two He is also Black Lightning, superpowered protector of the fictional city of Freeland with[...]

The episode was written by Jamila Daniel and directed by Benny Boom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8s0gOB_z0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Black Lightning | Y'all Miss Me | Season Trailer | The CW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8s0gOB_z0) Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man with many faces[...]

Allen Brown and directed by Keesha Sharp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8s0gOB_z0Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Black Lightning | Y'all Miss Me | Season Trailer | The CW (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t8s0gOB_z0) Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a man with many faces He is a former Olympic athlete, respected educator and a father of two[...]

After a break last week to give Jordan Calloway's Khalil Payne aka Painkiller the opportunity to take the stage in a backdoor pilot for a potential Arrowverse spinoff series, The CW's Black Lightning returns this Monday- and if you thought Laura Kariuki taking on the role of "new" Jennifer Pierce aka Lightning was a bit[...]

While the story of Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) looks to be ending (for now) with the current fourth and final season of The CW's Black Lightning, its legacy could live on in Jordan Calloway's Khalil Payne aka Painkiller So when the series returns on Monday, April 12, viewers will find Khalil attempting to start a[...]

The episode was written by Jake Waller and directed by Mary Lou Belli. "When we first started the 'Black Lighting' journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family of powerful Black Women would be a unique addition to the superhero genre," said executive producer Salim Akil in a statement when news of the series ending[...]

The episode was written by Adam Giaudrone and directed by Bille Woodruff. "When we first started the 'Black Lighting' journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family of powerful Black Women would be a unique addition to the superhero genre," said executive producer Salim Akil in a statement when news of the series ending was[...]

All rights reserved. "When we first started the 'Black Lighting' journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family of powerful Black Women would be a unique addition to the superhero genre," said executive producer Salim Akil in a statement when news of the series ending was first announced "The love that Blerds and all comic[...]

First, this is definitely not how Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) imagined his life would be While everyone else around him appears to be moving on and in new directions, Jefferson is close to his breaking point with tonight's "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three"- and we've already gotten a "sneak preview" of what that looks[...]

Heading into tonight's episode of The CW's Black Lightning, things aren't getting any easier for Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams)- unleashing some pent-up rage on some White police officers who were harassing a Black teenager For Lynn (Christine Adams), it's about her and Jefferson working through everything they've been through- which isn't easy when Tobias Whale[...]

All rights reserved. Black Lightning Season 4, Episode 1 "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One": SEASON PREMIERE – Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson Meanwhile, Gambi (James Remar) is presented with an interesting opportunity Lastly, Lynn (Christine Adams) and Jefferson are still not able to see eye[...]

(Image: The CW) Black Lightning Season 4, Episode 1 "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One": SEASON PREMIERE – Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson Meanwhile, Gambi (James Remar) is presented with an interesting opportunity Lastly, Lynn (Christine Adams) and Jefferson are still not able to see eye[...]

All rights reserved. Black Lightning Season 4, Episode 1 "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One": SEASON PREMIERE – Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson Meanwhile, Gambi (James Remar) is presented with an interesting opportunity Lastly, Lynn (Christine Adams) and Jefferson are still not able to see eye[...]

Hard to believe, but we've actually reached the third season finale of The CW's Black Lightning - and it's looking to be one helluva' ride. Last episode,

Now with "Crisis on Infinite Earths" underway, expect things to change dramatically, including the addition of Black Lightning and DC's Legends of Tomorrow as well as new pilots Superman & Lois and Green Arrow and The Canaries. The CW It's been teased for awhile now, but the time is finally here: Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) and Team[...]

From when Kevin Conroy's Bruce Wayne, Cress Williams' Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning, Jon Cryer's Lex Luthor, and Osric Chau's Ryan Choi appear to where John Wesley Shipp's The Flash-90 has been to a… "Crisis on Infinte Clarks"(???), here's a look at what viewers can expect: The Flash — "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" —[...]

Now, series star Cress Williams (Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning) has taken to Instagram to confirm some earlier reporting with a post that's sure to make the wait for "Crisis" near-impossible to bear: View this post on Instagram. …and just in case the post gets removed: C Williams Viewers can't say they weren't warned in advance[...]

All rights reserved CW's Black Lightning stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce, China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce, James Remar as Peter Gambi, Damon Gupton as Inspector Henderson, Christine Adams as Lynn Pierce, Marvin Jones III as Tobias Whale, and Jordan Calloway as Khalil Payne Greg Berlanti, Salim[...]

CT on CW, and make sure to join us next week for our thoughts on next episode "The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter Two: The Omega": https://youtu.be/5PFcMS97Ig4Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Black Lightning 2×16 Promo "The Omega" (HD) Season 2 Episode 16 Promo Season Finale (https://youtu.be/5PFcMS97Ig4) CW's Black Lightning stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, Nafessa Williams as Anissa[...]

Join us back here next week for our coverage of the next episode "The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha": https://youtu.be/TnvrtGC8OvE CW's Black Lightning stars Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce, China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce, James Remar as Peter Gambi, Damon Gupton as Inspector Henderson, Christine Adams as Lynn[...]

While maybe a little short on action and moving the main story together, it deeply developed so many of the side storylines that it was more than worth it. Next week we continue with the (likely) biblical references with Black Lightning s02e13 "The Book of Secrets: Chapter Three: Pillar of Fire" – where it looks like[...]

As the war for Garfield rages throughout his streets, Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams) has a reminder for those who think they've gotten the best of "Team Lightning": Family is everything. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flYN4KVd-5Q Black Lightning s02e10 'The Book of Rebellion: Chapter Three: Angelitos Negros': PLANS – Still on the run, Jennifer (China Anne McClain) and Khalil[...]

CW The second season of the CW's Black Lightning hasn't wasted any time amping up the threats from season 1, with Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Anissa Pierce aka Thunder (Nafessa Williams) and the rest of "Team Lightning" realizing pretty quickly that they have a lot more than a returning Tobias Whale (Marvin "Krondon"[...]

Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Anissa Pierce aka Thunder (Nafessa Williams) and the rest of "Team Lightning" have a lot more than a returning Tobias Whale (Marvin "Krondon" Jones III) to contend with: now that Green Light's out in the community, the battle for Freeland's future has gotten a lot deadlier – as[...]

Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Anissa Pierce aka Thunder (Nafessa Williams) and the rest of "Team Lightning" are going to have a lot more than a returning Tobias Whale (Marvin "Krondon" Jones III) to contend with (a threat worthy of its own season, as we've seen): now that Green Light's out in the[...]

Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning (Cress Williams) and Anissa Pierce aka Thunder (Nafessa Williams) are back keeping the streets of Freeland safe But with Green Light out in the community and Tobias Whale (Marvin "Krondon" Jones III) back and more dangerous than ever, the Pierces are going to need a little "family-friendly" help – but[...]

panel at SDCC. In the first season, Painkiller, aka Khalil Payne (interestingly, the comic version of the character was never given a real name), was the boyfriend of Black Lightning/Jefferson Pierce's daughter, Jennifer Pierce Khalil was paralyzed after being shot at a march into the 100 territory, controlled by crime lord Tobias Whale Khalil and Jennifer[...]

With Black Lightning starting to fire up production on season 2, it seemed like a good time to post five things we'd like to see in the new year.