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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Resurrection, Chapter Two: Closure”

By | May 25, 2021 | Television

On the series finale of Black Lightning, Jefferson lay beaten, near dead, and buried in a coffin by Whale; Lopez began absorbing Freeland’s power grid; and the truth about Jennifer’s transformation was revealed. 1. What a Waste The comic book-style opening title immediately gives away China McClain’s return as the original Jennifer, which I suppose […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Resurrection, Chapter One: Crossroads”

By | May 18, 2021 | Television

On the penultimate episode of Black Lightning this week, Jefferson decided he would ambush Whale with a device that would simulate his ability to erase memories, while giving him the deed to his father’s house. Elsewhere, Jennifer sought justice for Uriah’s death, and the rest of the family continued to find a way to restore […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Reunification, Chapter One: Revelations”

By | May 4, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, the Pierces, Gambi and T.C. worked together to figure out how Whale took away their powers, and to clear Lynn’s name after she was charged with human experimentation. 1. Thank God for Gambi Jennifer and Jefferson manage to survive last week’s cliffhangers after it’s revealed their suits are respectively installed […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Ruin, Chapter Four: Lyding”

By | Apr 27, 2021 | Television

This week’s Black Lightning closed “The Book of Ruin” in appropriately destructive fashion, as the true goal behind Whale’s involvement in Monovista International and Lynn’s workplace was revealed. Let’s get into it: 1. Thunder’s New Suit Gambi gifts Anissa with a new, skintight Thunder costume that maintains her density for her, meaning she no longer […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Ruin, Chapter Three: Things Fall Apart”

By | Apr 20, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, Whale framed Jefferson for embezzlement, prompting an FBI search of the Pierce household. As Garfield High was rocked by the allegation, Jennifer returned to the school for the first time under her new persona J.J. Stewart; Lynn and Gambi sought to work out the identity of Mayor Black’s assassin; and […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Ruin, Chapter Two: Theseus’s Ship”

By | Mar 16, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, everyone was confused and baffled by Jennifer’s new appearance, with Jefferson responding particularly poorly. Meanwhile, Whale announced he was running for mayor, and Lala encountered Destiny’s new assassin, Ishmael (Rico Ball). 1. Marvel Shout Out For the record, the full titles of Black Lightning‘s episodes are only revealed during broadcast, […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Ruin, Chapter One: Picking Up the Pieces”

By | Mar 9, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, the Pierce family sought to reconstitute Jennifer after her spontaneous combustion at the end of last week’s episode. 1. Cheapest Guest Appearance Ever At the start, Gambi tells Jefferson they’ll need a particle condenser from STAR Labs to reassemble Jennifer, so Jeff (not subtly) tells him he’ll ask the Flash […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter Four: A Light in the Darkness”

By | Mar 2, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, Jefferson continued to fight in the underground arena; Jennifer kept battling the propaganda campaign against her; and Lala declared war on Whale, while the supposedly reformed villain accompanied the mayor on a visit to those rendered homeless by the war with Markovia. 1. Jefferson Gets a Pep Talk Jennifer and […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter Three: Despite All My Rage…”

By | Feb 23, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, Jefferson discovered Marcel — the teacher whose boy was killed in the crossfire last week — was participating in cage fights broadcast by Lala; Lynn was invited to dinner by an unwelcome host; Jennifer found herself the victim of fake news; and Grace woke up from her coma. 1. Fight […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter Two: Unacceptable Losses”

By | Feb 16, 2021 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, a shootout on the streets of Freeland led to Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer learning that Lynn was using the meta-boosters to empower herself; while Jefferson continued to spiral into anger and depression; and Gambi got a new gig. 1. Jefferson is Becoming Unsympathetic Jefferson must have a death wish after […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation”

By | Mar 10, 2020 | Television

The Markovians are attacking Freeland, and the ASA are more concerned with eliminating loose ends – like Lynn and Dr. Jace – than the threat itself, leaving Black Lightning and friends alone to stop Gravedigger from reaching the Pit. Let’s pick up the pieces from Black Lightning‘s third season finale: 1. Baby Lightning During their […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain’t Free”

By | Mar 3, 2020 | Television

On Black Lightning season 3’s penultimate episode, Jefferson was plotting out the best response to Gravedigger’s arrival in Freeland, but Jennifer was none-too-pleased about her designated role as back-up. Meanwhile, Lynn discovered Jefferson’s big connection to Gravedigger, and Anissa and Grace decided to take the next big step in their relationship. 1. Gravedigger’s Sensitive Soul […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming”

By | Feb 25, 2020 | Television

After their humiliating defeat in the last episode, the Markovians began encircling Freeland on this week’s Black Lightning, and everyone’s seeking closure – Lynn asked her family to help her end her addiction; Odell agreed to Jefferson and Gray’s bargain; Brandon confronted Jace; Gambi settled his score with Lady Eve; and Khalil confronted his evil […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap”

By | Feb 11, 2020 | Television

This week’s Black Lightning brought “The Book of Markovia” to a thrilling close, as Black Lightning and friends entered the Markovian base to retrieve Lynn and Tobias Whale. 1. It’s a Silly Name The episode opens with Jefferson reminiscing and reflecting with Gambi on his life up until this point, and revealing he never liked […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn’s Addiction”

By | Jan 28, 2020 | Television

This week on Black Lightning, Jefferson discovered the extent Odell had manipulated Jennifer, and finally sought to get rid of him by kidnapping him and making a hologram copy that would order the ASA to abandon Freeland. Meanwhile, Lynn and Grayle decided to break Whale out of jail, and Lala discovered he’s not the only […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn”

By | Jan 21, 2020 | Television

Black Lightning returns after finally being pulled into the wider DC Universe during “Crisis on Infinite Earths” (where the old man finally seemed to be having some fun), so is it back to the daily grind after that Christmas party? Or does being folded into the Beeboverse finally bring some sunshine to Freeland? 1. The […]

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Five Thoughts on Black Lightning‘s “The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis”

By | Dec 10, 2019 | Television

Last week, I commented I didn’t expect “Crisis on Infinite Earths” to be acknowledged by Black Lightning despite Jefferson’s presence in the crossover. Boy am I glad to be wrong: it was all over this episode, using it to bring Jennifer back into the spotlight, as the antimatter wave consuming the multiverse caused her to […]

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