After watching the first episode and speaking with the cast and crew of CW’s Tom Swift, this show about family, both blood and found, has captured something special that everyone can enjoy. This series is not your great grandpa’s Tom Swift. Co-creator and Executive Producer Melinda Hsu...
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Check out the ‘4400 | Returned: Andre’ Promo
As the weeks progress to the October 25th premiere of the 4400 reboot on the CW Network, we're getting more insight into the show's characters. This week, check out a look at Andre, a time-displaced visitor from the 1920s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q2JVA6E2pI...
So Much Beautiful Melanin and Sci-Fi: Check Out the Latest ‘4400’ Trailer
We've been ready for the reboot of the classic series, The 4400, ever since it was announced last year. Now titled 4400, the series will premiere on the CW Network on October 25th, and features a solid cast of time-displaced characters. From the show's summary, "Over...
Meet ‘Batwing’ in CW’s ‘Batwoman’
As reported on Deadline.com, actor Camrus Johnson (who portrays Luke Fox in the CW Network series Batwoman) is suiting up as the popular DC Comics superhero, Batwing. From the Deadline story (potential story spoilers), "Johnson has portrayed Luke Fox since the pilot....
Black Lightning: Season 4 / Series Review – Shattered Lightning
No pun intended, Black Lightning was the “black sheep” of the CW superhero macrocosm known as the “Arrowverse” that premiered in January 2018. Starring an All-Black cast (save James Remar’s character Peter Gambi) series’ developer Salim Akil had the audacious ambition...
‘Black Lightning’ Series Finale Trailer
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....
“Arrow-versity”- A Look at Inclusivity & Diversity in the CW Superhero TV Shows: Part 2
Check out Part 1 here. Part 2: The Blue and The Gold SUPERGIRL Jumping straight in, “Supergirl” became the third series in the ever-expanding “Arrowverse” that debuted on CBS (then on CW from season 2 onward) in October of 2015, starring the perpetually delightful...
Gotham’s Next Dark Knight – Javicia Leslie is the CW’s new Batwoman
Warner Bros. has recently announced that Black actress Javicia Leslie will be the titular live-action “Batwoman” come season 2 next year. This follows previous actress Ruby Rose departing from the role shortly after the first season wrapped up prematurely earlier this...
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...
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 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: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: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...
NYCC 2019- Something Wicked This Way Comes: I Am Black Sci-Fi Backstage with the Cast of Charmed
We caught up with the cast and showrunners of Charmed at New York Comic Con 2019 for a behind the scenes look at the premiere episode of season two and had a sit down with them for an interview. Talking with the new showrunners for season two, Liz Kruger and...
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-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, EP3/ The Book of Consequences (Chapter 3) – Master Lowry
Episode 3: The Book of Consequences (Chapter 3) – Master Lowry Directed by: Rose Troche Written by: Jan Nash “Adjustments” are the underpinning of “Master Lowry”. Not only does the full realization of Jefferson’s new demotion and replacement at Garfield High sink in,...
Review- Black Lightning, Episode 10/ Sins of the Father – The Book of Redemption
Episode 10: Sins of the Father - The Book of Redemption Directed by: Eric Laneuville Written by: Pat Charles With Tobias being MIA since the Lady Eve assassination and his brief scuffle with our titular hero, conditions are ripe for the miraculously resurrected Lala...
Review- Black Lightning, Episode 6/ Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
Episode 6/ Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder Directed by: Benny Boom Written by: Charles Holland Picking up right where we last left off, Dr Lynn Stewart (portrayed by Christine Adams) quickly emerges as the nexus for most of this episode and its players, and...
