‘Black Lightning’: 6 Questions We Want Answered at SDCC 2018

The first season of Black Lightning left us with the action packed war against Proctor and the Pierce family seeming to accept the challenge of protecting Freeland. Though they packed an awful lot into the finale, fans are still left…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×13 Review: “Shadow of Death: The Book of War”

Black Lightning‘s season finale, titled “Shadow of Death: The Book of War,” was on fire! From the music to the flashbacks, it tied the season up  nicely- leaving viewers more than ready to see the next chapter of Jefferson Pierce…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×12 Review: The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain

This week Black Lightning was renewed for a second season, and The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain was a perfect example of why that was the right decision. Relationships, rebirths, and realizations all made for a great…

‘Black Lightning’ 01×11 Review: “Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion”

Black Lightning “Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion” was executed so beautifully, though the story being told was more than ugly. The set up, the dirty system, the dirty cops-all of it was just maddening to watch, yet the superb acting…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×10 Review: “Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption”

Before I begin, let me apologize to everyone who takes the time to read my Black Lightning reviews. Life really caught up with a sister recently; I never quite got my footing and didn’t get a review up for episode…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×08 Review: ”The Book of Revelations”

The Book of Revelations did a good job of revealing quite a bit, but still left us with some secrets to unravel.  While I enjoyed most aspects of this week’s episode, I have to admit that I was a bit underwhelmed…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×07 Review: ‘Equinox: The Book of Fate’

The CW went and did the damn thang this week! Like I knew they could, they delivered back to back kick ass episodes of their superhero line up. The Flash kicked it off with Enter Flashtime and Black Lightning pulled…

DCTV: What’s In a Team?

Most of the DCTV shows – all but Black Lightning to date – work off the same formula. Part of that formula involves the use of a team to support the hero, provide exposition and explanation, and justify the addition…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×06 Review “Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder”

I usually try to have some sort of order about my thinking when writing a review, but with Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder, I have to write things a little out of order because of the sheer magnitude of…

DCTV Crossovers I Want to See (That Will Never Happen)

The annual DCTV crossover may be met with mixed reactions in fandom, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking about ones I would love to see. Some crossovers I would particularly love to see will never happen due to differing…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×05 Review: And Then the Devil Brought the Plague:The Book of Green Light

Tuesday’s episode of Black Lightning gave us the answers to a few questions but only left a trail of breadcrumbs for others. Some highlights were: Anissa in superhero formation, the origin of Tobias’ villainy, and  some sweet father/daughter moments with…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×04 Review: “Black Jesus”

So, this week, Black Lightning continued to coast on it’s successful run. We got more background on Tobias, the emergence of Thunder and ThunderGrace, and the night wouldn’t have been official without some Jeff/Lynn angst. The Stuff Villains are Made…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×03 Review: “Lawanda: The Book of Burial”

Last week’s episode of Black Lightning had the winning formula for a great episode. It had the heart, humor, and heroics that make comic book stories utterly satisfying entertainment. Lawanda: The Book of Burial followed that same formula, and how…

Black Lightning: The Cool Badass Dad of DCTV

Countless articles have been written about how Black Lightning has changed the game for DCTV. Starring largely (if not solely) an African-American cast, grounded in the real-world challenges that people of color face today, and with a LGBTQ+ relationship front…

‘Black Lightning’ 1×02 Review: “Lawanda The Book of Hope”

Well, damn! That’s the first thing that comes to mind when I rethink episode two of Black Lightning. Lawanda: The Book of Hope hit on all cylinders and was a perfect indication of the potential this series has in my…

'Black Lightning' 1×01: 'The Resurrection' Roundtable

Black Lightning is unlike anything we’ve ever seen on The CW. In the best possible way. Welcome to our new obsession that’s perhaps the most refreshing thing we’ve ever witnessed on the network. This is the perfect example of blending…

‘Black Lightning 1×01 Review: “The Resurrection”

The CW’s newest superhero series charged out of the gate and kept its foot on the gas with episode one, titled “The Resurrection.” It was hard to contain my excitement as I waited for Jefferson Pierce, the clean cut and…

Why We Need a ‘Black Lightning’ and ‘The Flash’ Crossover

It’s already been widely reported that Black Lightning will exist separately from the Arrowverse and there are currently no plans for the new series to crossover with any of the veteran CW shows. Having just finished a crossover (and a…

You Can’t Have Black Lightning Without a Little Thunder

The excitement of meeting the CW’s newest superhero Black Lightning just reached another level. On January 16th, we will meet the titular hero and his family, and while it has been revealed that Jefferson Pierce’s daughters have metahuman abilities as…

‘Black Lightning’ Casts CW Newcomer Kyanna Simone Simpson

We may have to wait until midseason for Black Lightning but with our love for DC shows you know we can’t wait. Kyanna Simone Simpson has joined the cast of The CW show, which comes from Salim Akil, Mara Brock…

'Black Lightning' SDCC 2017 Interviews: Cress Williams, Christine Adams, Nafessa Williams, Salim Akil & Mara Brock Akil

Next year, The CW will welcome a new superhero to its network. Only this superhero is unlike any other you’ve seen. Not only is Black Lightning the first black superhero on network television, but we’re going to be starting not…