Black Lightning is coming to an end on 5/24. Check out the trailer below, and here's a summary for the episode: "After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end." Check out our review of this season's first half here....
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Black Lightning Season 4 – Book of Reconstruction
Set one year after the events of last season, the police state created by the corrupt ASA, the Markovia debacle, and the green light babies/meta-human subplot have all petered out and become just a memory. Aptly dubbed “Book of Reconstruction”, the first four episodes...
Review: Future State- The Next Batman #1
Future State: The Next Batman Written by: John Ridley Art: Nick Derington Color: Tamra Bonvillain Publisher: DC Comics As previously addressed in my article “The Black Knight Rises”, there have been a few Black men (and just recently one woman for Batwoman) who have...
“Arrow-versity” A Look at Inclusivity & Diversity in the CW Superhero TV Shows
Part 1: The Brave & The Bold Following the surprising phenomenal success of teen superhero drama “Smallville” (2001-2011), The CW decided to strike when the iron was hot after the tenth and final season concluded in May 2011. With Batman being the coveted sacred...
Black Lightning: Season 3 Review
To its credit, “Black Lightning’s” junior season does some bold experimentation that greatly deviates from its past two seasons. Encompassing a hostile military takeover by a government-funded organization, the ASA occupation permeates every facet of the show, to a...
Black Lightning S3:EP16 / The Book of War (Chapter Three) – Liberation
Black Lightning S3: EP16 / The Book of War (Chapter Three) – Liberation Directed By: Salim Akil Written By: Charles D Holland “Liberation” best summates the entirety of Black Lightning’s junior season; ripe with a lot of tantalizing potential, it cannot seem to fully...
Black Lightning S3:EP15 / The Book of War (Chapter Two) – Freedom Ain’t Free
Directed By: Oz Scott Written By: Pat Charles It is sad to say that the penultimate episode of Black Lightning season three is an underwhelming one. It’s a lot of lackluster set up, ill-fitting parts and a lot of dialog between characters that barely serve to either...
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP14 / The Book of War (Chapter One) – Homecoming
Black Lightning S3:EP14 / The Book of War (Chapter One) – Homecoming Directed By: Benny Boom Written By: Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd There is a lot to unpack once “Homecoming” gets started. The major fallout from “Grab the Straps” has friends and foes...
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP13 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter Four) – Grab the Strap
Black Lightning S3:EP13 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter Four) – Grab the Strap Directed By: Salim Akil Written By: Charles D Holland & Asheleigh O Conely Halfway through “Grab the Strap”, I was ready to write this episode off as nothing more than an obligatory...
Review- Black Lightning S3:EP12 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter Three) – Motherless Id
Black Lightning S3:EP12 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter Three) – Motherless Id Directed By: Bille Woodruff Written By: Adam Guaudrone & Lynelle White Bordering on being a “filler” episode, “Motherless Id” still manages to justify its existence amidst its otherwise...
29 Days of Black Folks Kicking Butt In Sci-Fi: Day 5
It doesn’t get anymore deeper than the title suggests. We love #blackhistorymonth here at BlackSci-Fi.com. So for the month of February, I’m going to focus on scenes of black folks kicking all the a#! in your favorite sci-fi/ fantasy/ action tv, web, and film series....
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP11 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter Two) – Lynn’s Addiction
Black Lightning S3:EP11 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter Two) – Lynn’s Addiction Directed By: Michael Schultz Written By: Andre Edmonds Hot off the momentum from last week’s stellar episode, Chapter Two of Book of Markovia shows no signs of slowing down. A lot of...
Review-Black Lightning S3: EP10 / The Book of Markovia (Chapter One) – Blessings and Curses Reborn”
Directed By: Eric Laneuville Written By: J Allen Brown Going into the first episode post “Crisis on Infinite Earths”, “Black Lightning” thankfully comes out the other end wholly unscathed and unchanged – something that cannot really be said for the other CW/DC shows....
Review-Black Lightning S3: EP 9/The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four – Earth Crisis
The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four – Earth Crisis Directed by: Tasha Smith Written by: Lamont Magee A loose tie-in to the epic “Arrowverse” crossover event titled “Crisis on Infinite Earths”, I was quite apprehensive as to how intrusive said event would be on “Black...
THE CW ANNOUNCES DATES AND FEATURED APPEARANCES ON THE “CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS” EPIC CROSSOVER
This Season’s Superhero Crossover to Span Five Episodes Across Two Quarters Characters from “Black Lightning” to Make First Ever Crossover Appearance Kevin Conroy (“Batman: The Animated Series”) to Appear as Bruce Wayne from the future Press Release August 4, 2019...
Review-Black Lightning S3: EP 8 / The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three – The Battle of Franklin Terrace
The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three – The Battle of Franklin Terrace Directed by: Neema Barnette Written by: Jake Waller “Book of Resistance” continues to justify enthusiasm for Season 3. Whereas the previous book was lackluster, “Book of Resistance” more than...
Review-Black Lightning S3: EP 7 / The Book of Resistance (Chapter Two) – Henderson’s Opus
Black Lightning S3:EP7 / The Book of Resistance (Chapter Two) – Henderson’s Opus Directed By: Oz Scott Written By: Lynelle White “Friction” seems to be the underlying theme of “Henderson’s Opus” as we see various characters contend with one another without ever...
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP6 / The Book of Resistance (Chapter One) – Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Black Lightning S3:EP6 / The Book of Resistance (Chapter One) – Knocking on Heaven’s Door Directed By: Jeff Byrd Written By: Lamont Magee The repercussions of last week’s episode weight heavily as we embark on the second book in Season 3 called “Book of Resistance”....
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP5/ The Book of Occupation (Chapter Five) – Requiem for Tavon
Black Lightning S3:EP5 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Five) – Requiem for Tavon Directed By: Robert Townsend Written By: Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd Much like the heroes within the story, “Requiem for Tavon” realizes things are just running in circles,...
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP4 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Four) – Lynn’s Ouroboros
Black Lightning S3:EP4 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Four) – Lynn’s Ouroboros Directed By: Mary Lou Belli Written By: Adam Giaudrone Picking up right after the last episode, Dr. Stewart (Christine Adams) is still hard at work trying to find a cure to the...
Review-Black Lightning S3:EP3 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Three) – Agent Odell’s Pipe-Dream
Black Lightning S3:EP3 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Three) – Agent Odell’s Pipe-Dream Directed By: Benny Boom Written By: Pat Charles As implied by this episode’s title, the conniving Agent Odell (still brilliantly performed by Bill Duke) is the focal point this...
