Black Lightning - S01E01: The Resurrection
Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa and Jennifer, and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe-haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero in his community. Nine years ago, Pierce was a hero of a different sort. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he used those powers to keep his hometown streets safe as the masked vigilante Black Lightning, but he left the Superhero days behind. Almost a decade later, Pierce’s crime-fighting days are long behind him…or so he thought.
Director: Salim Akil, Salim Akil
Cast: Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III, James Remar, Damon Gupton
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Black Lightning S01E01 Synopsis
Black Lightning "The Resurrection" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 6.5/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2018-01-16, this episode is part of Season 1 of Black Lightning. Directed by Salim Akil, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain among the cast. With a runtime of 43m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of Anissa and Jennifer, and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe-haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero in his communit...
