The CW announced the development of the Black Lightning TV series based on the DC Comics character.
Cress Williams was cast in the lead role as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning.
The first episode of Black Lightning aired on The CW television network.
Season 2 of Black Lightning premiered on The CW.
Season 3 premiered on The CW.
The CW announced that Black Lightning would end after its fourth season.
Jefferson Pierce discovers and begins to understand his electrical superpowers, marking the beginning of his journey as Black Lightning.
Jefferson takes on the mantle of Black Lightning, becoming a vigilante to protect Freeland from crime and injustice.
Peter Gambi, Jefferson's confidant, creates the high-tech suit that enhances Jefferson's abilities and provides him protection.
Jefferson Pierce comes out of retirement to fight crime when Freeland faces new threats and gang violence escalates.
Authorities ramp up efforts to combat the rising gang violence, which becomes a central battlefront for Black Lightning.
Jefferson's daughter, Anissa, realizes her metahuman abilities and begins training to become Thunder.
Jefferson's younger daughter Jennifer develops electrical abilities, joining the family legacy as Lightning.
Jefferson, Anissa, and Jennifer join forces to combat the growing threats in Freeland as Black Lightning, Thunder, and Lightning.
The local gang known as the 100 escalates their criminal activities, becoming a major antagonist force in Freeland.
The criminal Tobias Whale resurfaces in Freeland, reigniting old conflicts with Black Lightning and raising the stakes.
Black Lightning faces off against Tobias Whale in a major confrontation to protect Freeland from his criminal empire.
Metahumans from Markovia arrive in Freeland, complicating dynamics and introducing new threats and alliances.
Anissa and Jennifer complete high school, balancing their normal lives with their superhero responsibilities.
Jefferson contemplates retirement as his daughters take on more significant hero roles in Freeland.
