Is the TV show Black Lightning available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?
At Stream Tracker, here’s a quick guide to Black Lightning (2018) and where to find it — whether you’re checking Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+. Centered on Jefferson Pierce, a school principal and father who hides the power to summon lightning, the series follows his fight to protect his daughters, Anissa (Thunder) and Jennifer (Lightning), and the community of Freeland from gang violence and metahuman threats. Expect gritty street-level drama, family stakes, Gambi’s clever tech, and villains like Painkiller weaving through a city on the brink. The show earned critical attention and recognition from outlets such as the NAACP Image Awards and genre bodies like the Saturn Awards. In the article below you’ll find current streaming availability and how to watch each season.
Synopsis
Jefferson Pierce guards a painful secret while balancing life as a father of two and the principal of a charter high school that doubles as a refuge for local youth. In a New Orleans neighborhood beset by gang violence, he is both protector and symbol of hope for his community.
Release date
2018
Seasons / Episodes
4s / 58ep
Total duration
43h 30min
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Watch on which platform Black Lightning
Updated on 12/03/2026Netflix
Not available
Disney+
Not available
Prime Video
Not available
Apple TV+
Available