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…
‘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…
‘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…