"Black Lightning" is a superhero television series that premiered on The CW in 2018. The show follows Jefferson Pierce, a retired superhero who takes on the mantle of Black Lightning to protect his community from crime and corruption. He is a principal at a local high school and struggles to balance his family life with his responsibilities as a hero. The series explores themes of social justice, family dynamics, and the impact of violence in urban communities. It features a diverse cast, including Anissa Pierce and Jennifer Pierce, Jefferson's daughters, who also develop their own superpowers throughout the series.