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Black Lightning
2018·Show
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A , drama series: .
Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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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.
Grounded Superhero DramaSystemic Racism CritiqueFather-Daughter DynamicsUrban Crime ThrillerLegacy of ResistanceCommunity ProtectionPolitical ActivismGang WarfareRelatable Family StrugglesDC Universe Entry
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Is Black Lightning worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 79). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (55).
Is Black Lightning okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use
Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Black Lightning?
44 h
About 44 hours: 58 episodes in 4 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2021.
What tropes does Black Lightning use?
No Celebrities Were HarmedBig BadBadass TeacherFantastic RacismPoint of DivergenceBat SignalIt's PersonalSex with the ExRace Against the ClockEven Evil Has Loved OnesArtistic License – BiologyStraw Characterand 103 more
TV Tropes lists 115 tropes for it, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Big Bad, and Badass Teacher.