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Black Lightning
Season 4
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Release
Original networkThe CW
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The fourth and final season of the American television series Black Lightning, which is based on the DC Comics character Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, is scheduled to premiere on The CW on February 8, 2021. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Akil Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the franchise. The season was ordered in January 2020.

The season continues to follow Jefferson, now a high school counselor in his second stint as the superhero Black Lightning, as he fights against local corruption in his community of Freeland. Cress Williams stars as Jefferson, along with principal cast members China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, Christine Adams, Jordan Calloway, and James Remar also returning from previous seasons.

Episodes

See also: List of Black Lightning episodes
Black Lightning, season 4 episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [1]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
461"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One"[2]Salim AkilSalim AkilFebruary 8, 2021 (2021-02-08)TBAN/A
472"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two"[3]Billie WoodruffCharles D. HollandFebruary 15, 2021 (2021-02-15)TBAN/A
483"The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three"[4]Salim AkilBrusta Brown & John Mitchell ToddFebruary 22, 2021 (2021-02-22)TBAN/A

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Black Lightning characters

Main

Production

Development

On January 7, 2020, The CW renewed the series for its fourth season. On the early renewal of Black Lightning as well as other series, network president Mark Pedowitz released a statement reading, "These early orders for next season give our production teams a head start in plotting out story arcs and a jump on hiring staff, and this also provides us with a strong foundation of established, fan-favorite CW shows to build on for next season."[5] On November 20, 2020, The CW confirmed that the fourth season will be the final season of the series.[6]

Casting

Main cast members Cress Williams, China Anne McClain, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin "Krondon" Jones III, Jordan Calloway, and James Remar return from previous seasons as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning, Jennifer Pierce / Lightning, Anissa Pierce / Thunder, Lynn Stewart, Tobias Whale, Khalil Payne / Painkiller, and Peter Gambi, respectively. This is the first season to not feature Damon Gupton as Billy Henderson. In January 2020, Gupton revealed that Henderson was not in the plans for the fourth season and that the third season would be his last as a series regular.[7] McClain will appear in a limited number of episodes in the season, as she planned to leave the series after the fourth season, ahead of it being announced it would be the final season.[8] In November 2020, Chantal Thuy, who portrays Grace Choi, was promoted to a series regular for the fourth season.[9]

Filming

Filming began in mid-October 2020.[10][11]

Release

The fourth season is set to premiere on February 8, 2021.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Black Lightning – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  2. ^ "(#401) "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "(#402) "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "(#403) "The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Three"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  5. ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 7, 2020). "CW Renews Riverdale, Batwoman, Roswell, Black Lightning Plus 9 Others". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (November 20, 2020). "'Black Lightning' To End With Season 4 On the CW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (January 19, 2020). "Black Lightning: Original Cast Member Damon Gupton Out Ahead of Season 4". TVLine. Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
  8. ^ Caruso, Nick (November 22, 2020). "Black Lightning Star: You'll See Less of [Spoiler] in Final Season". TVLine. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  9. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 13, 2020). "'Black Lightning' Ups Chantal Thuy To Series Regular; Actress Talks Season 4, Asian And LGBTQ Representation In The Superhero Genre". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "Now Filming in Georgia". Georgia Department of Economic Development. November 22, 2020. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  11. ^ Williams, Nafessa [@nafessawilliams] (October 14, 2020). "Happy to be back at it! First day of Season 4. We on the way, y'all reeeeaddddyyy?! #BlackLightning #Thunder💥⚡️ hair @caprice01 makeup @autumnmckenney". Archived from the original on December 2, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2020 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ Ausiello, Michael (October 29, 2020). "The CW Sets Delayed Premiere Dates for Flash, Superman & Lois, Riverdale, Charmed, Batwoman and More". TVLine. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
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