Season 4 (Black Lightning)

Season 4
Information
Original network	The CW
Original run	February 8, 2021 – present
Time slot	Mondays at 9:00 pm
Number of episodes	13
Chronology
Preceded by	Season 3

Black Lightning was renewed for a fourth and final season by The CW on January 7, 2020. On May 14, 2020, The CW announced that the season wouldn't premiere until January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On October 29, 2020, it was announced that the season would premiere on February 8, 2021. On November 20, 2020, it was announced that this would be the final season.

Synopsis

Jefferson Pierce 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 multiple faces. His oldest daughter, Anissa Pierce, is a medical student, health clinic volunteer and dedicated social activist. She is also the superhero known as Thunder who possesses the ability to drastically increase her density, giving her invulnerability and super strength for as long as she can hold her breath. Finally, Jefferson’s youngest daughter, Jennifer Pierce, is a fiery teen who inherited her father’s athletic gifts but not his desire to be an athlete. Jennifer also inherited superpowers. Her body generates pure electrical energy and she possesses the potential to be more powerful than Anissa or Jefferson and is known as Lightning. Lynn Stewart is Jefferson’s ex-wife but they are still very much in love in addition to sharing the load as co-parents. She’s also an expert in metahuman medicine. Together, the Pierce family faces the challenges of a declined urban community, including a war between a menacing gang that calls itself The 100, and a criminal cartel backed by the Pierce family’s nemesis, the infamous gangster, Tobias Whale. Fortunately, the family has allies in their fight, Jefferson’s surrogate father and a former covert superspy, Peter Gambi.[src]

Cast

Main cast

• Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning
• China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce/Lightning
• Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce/Thunder/Blackbird
• Christine Adams as Dr. Lynn Stewart
• Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale
• Jordan Calloway as Khalil Payne/Painkiller
• Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi
• James Remar as Peter Gambi

Recurring cast

• Melissa De Sousa as Chief Ana Lopez
• Wallace Smith as Detective Hassan Shakur
• Reggie Hayes as Mayor Billy Black
• Bethann Hardison as Dr. Bowlan
• Will Catlett as Latavious "Lala" Johnson
• Rafael Castillo as Devonte Jones
• Christopher A'mmannuel as Baron/TC
• Elena Varela as Lauren Caruso
• Jahking Guillory as Brandon Marshall
• TBA as Ishmael

Confirmed plot points

• The seventh episode will serve as a backdoor pilot for a potential new series, Painkiller.
• China Anne McClain will depart as a series regular at some point.
• Bill Henderson's death will continue to affect Jefferson Pierce's time as Black Lightning.

Confirmed new characters

• Ishmael

Episodes

#	Episode name	Directed by	Story by	Teleplay by	Original airdate
1	"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One"	Salim Akil			February 8, 2021
Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye.
2	"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two"	Billie Woodruff	Charles D. Holland		February 15, 2021
The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on. Meanwhile, Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson. Lastly, Jennifer's curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.
3	"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three"	Salim Akil	Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd		February 22, 2021
Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session. Meanwhile, Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace. Lastly, Lynn has a breakthrough.
4	"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Four"	Salim Akil	Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd		March 1, 2021
Jefferson pays Tobias a visit and warns him to stay away from his family.
5	"The Book of Ruin: Chapter One"	Billie Woodruff	Adam Giaudrone		March 8, 2021
Gambi supports Black Lightning as he departs on a special mission. Meanwhile, Grace tries to persuade Anissa to let her guard down.
6	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
7	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
8	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
9	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
10	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
11	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
12	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA
13	TBA	TBA	TBA		TBA

Trivia

• This is the first season to premiere in February.

Gallery

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Videos

Black Lightning - Season 4 Trailer - The CW