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Black Lightning

Description: Jefferson Pierce, a vigilante with the power to harness electricity, is forced to come out of retirement and fight the increasing crime in his neighbourhood.
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 45
First episode air date: January 16, 2018
Network: The CW
Program Creator: Salim Akil

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