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 catch us up on current...
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Review-Black Lightning S3:EP2 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Two) – Maryam’s Tasbih
Black Lightning S3:EP2 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter Two) – Maryam’s Tasbih Directed By: Oz Scott Written By: Charles D Holland As the title of this week’s episode suggests, camouflaging metahuman and Black Muslim Maryam Luqman (Zoe Renee) acts as a subtle...
Review-Black Lightning S3: EP1 / The Book of Occupation (Chapter One) – Birth of the Blackbird
Episode 1: The Book of Occupation (Chapter One) - Birth of the Blackbird Directed / Written By: Salim Akil Complete with an all-new swift comic book panel–styled opening, series developer Salim Akil returns to write and direct the first episode of season three and it...
The Making of a Black Superhero: From the Background
By L.M. Davis I stand on the edge of a cliff, cheering for the man who would be king, as he fights the battle to win his crown. My attire is regal, perhaps too lavish for the conditions, but all who cheer with me are so adorned. After all, what else does one wear to...
Check Out The Latest Extended ‘Black Lightning’ Trailer
Black Lightning season 3 returns on October 7th at 9 pm EST. Here's the new extended trailer for this upcoming season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcHG6xoU6fw
BlackSci-Fi.com Hosts ‘Black Lightning’ Premiere FB Viewing Party
The third season of Black Lightning premiere's on 10/7/19 on the CW Network. Join BlackSci-Fi.com on our official FB page here at 9 pm EST for a live viewing party, hosted by BlackSci-Fi.com Editor In Chief, Robert Jeffrey II. Until then, check out our reviews of...
Review-Young Justice: Outsiders
Having suffered an arduous six-year hiatus, the third season of Young Justice was pretty much a forlorn dream of avid fans. But thanks to the powers that be, and a tireless fanbase, this beloved series has been granted an extra life. When it debuted back in November...
Black Lighting: Season 2 Review
Not content with simply improving on aspects that made the first season worthwhile, Black Lightning season two actually achieves some well-conceptualized innovations. Segmenting the entire season into small, progressive arcs called “Books”, further broken down per...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 16/ The Book of the Apocalypse (Chapter 2) – The Omega
Episode 16: The Book of the Apocalypse (Chapter 2) – The Omega Directed by: Salim Akil Written by: Charles D Holland Black Lightning season two concludes not with a bang, but on a whimper. So be forewarned that you should reasonably dial back your expectations to...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 15/ The Book of the Apocalypse (Chapter 1) – The Alpha
Episode 15: The Book of the Apocalypse (Chapter 1) – The AlphaDirected by: Salim AkilWritten by: Jan Nash As the penultimate episode of season 2, “The Alpha” leaves much to be desired, especially when compared to its superior predecessor in season one. One of its...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 14/ The Book of Secrets (Chapter 4) – Original Sin
Episode 14: The Book of Secrets (Chapter 4) – Original SinDirected by: Oz ScottWritten by: Pat Charles & Keli Goff It’s hard not to spoil the big reveal at the opening of Original Sin, as it plays heavily into the first act of the final chapter of Book of Secrets....
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 13/ The Book of Secrets (Chapter 3) – Pillar of Fire
Episode 13: The Book of Secrets (Chapter 3) – Pillar of Fire Directed by: Robert Townsend Written by: Lamont Magee While “Pillar of Fire” does not technically leave much to be desired, I could not help but feel disappointed and underwhelmed. The episode busies itself...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 12/ The Book of Secrets (Chapter 2) – Just and Unjust
Episode 12: The Book of Secrets (Chapter 2) – Just and UnjustDirected by: Jeff ByrdWritten by: Charles D Holland There are a lot of plates spinning in the penultimate episode of Black Lightning season 2. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem rushed or crowded in its execution;...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 11/ The Book of Secrets (Chapter 1) – Prodigal Son
Episode 11: The Book of Secrets (Chapter 1) – Prodigal SonDirected by: Rob HardyWritten by: Pat Charles Functioning more as an epilogue to the previous episode, “Prodigal Son” opens with a lengthy monologue from Rev Jeremiah Holt (Clifton Powell) once again voicing...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 10/ The Book of Rebellion (Chapter 3) – Angelitos Negros
Episode 10: The Book of Rebellion (Chapter 3) – Angelitos NegrosDirected by: Salim AkilWritten by: Jan Nash & J Allen Brown While the end of “Book of Rebellion” was inevitable, it was still a curiosity as to how effectively it would wrap up the arc, while setting...
First Look: Lightning’s Costume Revealed
If you’re watching the CW’s Black Lightning series then you know the mid season final shows Jennifer Pierce aka Lightning using her powers publicly. This past Thursday the CW released the first photo of Lightning in costume and we at Blacksci-fi.com approve! China...
Review-Black Lightning, S2, EP 9/ The Book of Rebellion (Chapter 2) – Gift of the Magi
Episode 9: The Book of Rebellion (Chapter 2) – Gift of the Magi Directed by: Benny Boom Written by: Adam Giaudrone After the sub-par detourthat was Book of Blood, Book of Rebellion is shaping up to be my favorite“volume” of season two so far. Narrowly escaping both...
Review-Black Lightning,S2, EP7/ The Book of Blood (Chapter 3) – The Sange
Episode 7: The Book of Blood (Chapter 3) – The Sange Directed by: Eric Laneuville Written by: Keli Goff “The Sange” is perhaps the best-organized episode of Black Lightning this season, choosing to focus on two story beats at a time, avoiding the usual whiplash from...
Review-Black Lightning,S2, EP6/ The Book of Blood (Chapter 2) – The Perdi
Episode 6: The Book of Blood (Chapter 2) – The Perdi Directed by: Oz Scott Written by: Pat Charles Following up on the fallout from last week’s episode and the pod kids disaster, Dr. Stewart is devastated by her involvement in it all and becomes the scapegoat for the...
Review-Black Lightning,S2, EP5/ The Book of Blood (Chapter 1) – Requiem
Episode 5: The Book of Blood (Chapter 1) – Requiem Directed by: Michael Schultz Written by: Lamont Magee The second “book” in season 2 of the Black Lightning opener with Gambi acts as a catalyst that drastically impacts the Pierce family, no more so that with...
Review-Black Lightning,S2, EP4/ The Book of Consequences (Chapter 4) – Translucent Freak
Episode 4: The Book of Consequences (Chapter 4) – Translucent Freak Directed by: Salli Richardson-Whitfield Written by: Adam Giaudrone Tobias’ (Marvin “Krondon” Jones III) arrest is but a small step in his grander machinations moving forward in season two. With no...
