Black Lightning Season 2 Episode 4 Review: The Book of Consequences: Chapter Four: Translucent Freak
The Pierces are forced to face some hard truths as Tobias, Principal Lowry, and Dr. Jace exercise their power.
This Black Lightning review contains spoilers.
Black Lightning Season 2, Episode 4
Cracks are beginning to show in the Pierce family phalanx, and Tobias Whale has more power than ever by the end of tonight's Black Lightning.
After electrifying another laptop by accident during a bout of high emotion, Jeff and Lynn let Jennifer know that they will be homeschooling her from now on. Jen's reaction is so very teenager, which is to say: realistic. She tells them it is unfair and accuses them of punishing her. They do the best they can: honestly telling Jennifer about their decision and their decision-making process. For now, that's the best they can do.
Further reading: Black Lightning's Depiction of Mental Health is So Important
For Jennifer, it's not enough. After avoiding Khalil for weeks, she returns one of his messages,...
This Black Lightning review contains spoilers.
Black Lightning Season 2, Episode 4
Cracks are beginning to show in the Pierce family phalanx, and Tobias Whale has more power than ever by the end of tonight's Black Lightning.
After electrifying another laptop by accident during a bout of high emotion, Jeff and Lynn let Jennifer know that they will be homeschooling her from now on. Jen's reaction is so very teenager, which is to say: realistic. She tells them it is unfair and accuses them of punishing her. They do the best they can: honestly telling Jennifer about their decision and their decision-making process. For now, that's the best they can do.
Further reading: Black Lightning's Depiction of Mental Health is So Important
For Jennifer, it's not enough. After avoiding Khalil for weeks, she returns one of his messages,...
- 10/31/2018
- Den of Geek
This week on Black Lightning, both Lynn and Jennifer got unexpected help, Jefferson and Khalil tried to adjust to their new roles, and Anissa continued to cross the boundary between right and wrong.
Doctor’s Appointment
With Green Light-related incidents happening so frequently, Agent Odell is bringing Lynn some assistance: Dr. Jace, a highly-qualified chemist who has unmatched experience in protein synthesis simulations… and who just happens to be a smirking, unapologetic psycho.
When Dr. Jace is escorted into the meeting in full prison ensemble glory (orange jumpsuit accessorized with shackles), Lynn is unnerved but regains her composure long enough...
Doctor’s Appointment
With Green Light-related incidents happening so frequently, Agent Odell is bringing Lynn some assistance: Dr. Jace, a highly-qualified chemist who has unmatched experience in protein synthesis simulations… and who just happens to be a smirking, unapologetic psycho.
When Dr. Jace is escorted into the meeting in full prison ensemble glory (orange jumpsuit accessorized with shackles), Lynn is unnerved but regains her composure long enough...
- 10/24/2018
- TVLine.com
Jefferson struggles to get through to Khalil, as Painkiller falls further into Tobias Whale's organization.
This Black Lightning review contains spoilers.
Black Lightning Season 2, Episode 3
Change is coming to Freeland, and no one is immune to it.
At Garfield High, change comes in the form of Principal Lowry, Jefferson Pierce's replacement. Lowry immediately puts metal detectors into the school, a clear departure from Jeff's policy of not treating the kids like criminals. From Lowry's somewhat sarcastic descriptor of Jefferson's assembly farewell as principal as "classy," it doesn't seem like Lowry is poised to listen to what these students need or want as a community. For an episode that is named after the new character, we don't get much Lowry here, but, from what we do see, it seems like his prinicipal philosophy is Jefferson Pierce's worst nightmare.
Speaking of Jeff's nightmares, Tobias Whale is finally arrested for the murder of Alvin Pierce,...
This Black Lightning review contains spoilers.
Black Lightning Season 2, Episode 3
Change is coming to Freeland, and no one is immune to it.
At Garfield High, change comes in the form of Principal Lowry, Jefferson Pierce's replacement. Lowry immediately puts metal detectors into the school, a clear departure from Jeff's policy of not treating the kids like criminals. From Lowry's somewhat sarcastic descriptor of Jefferson's assembly farewell as principal as "classy," it doesn't seem like Lowry is poised to listen to what these students need or want as a community. For an episode that is named after the new character, we don't get much Lowry here, but, from what we do see, it seems like his prinicipal philosophy is Jefferson Pierce's worst nightmare.
Speaking of Jeff's nightmares, Tobias Whale is finally arrested for the murder of Alvin Pierce,...
- 10/23/2018
- Den of Geek
“Black Jesus Blues,” the second chapter of Black Lightning‘s new arc, has enough content to make the “Book of Consequences” a bestseller: a girl on the run, an unexpected houseguest, sister time, a reminder that dead men tell no tales, and a sad but hopeful transition.
Girl, Interrupted
A boy in one of the pods literally awakens with a jolt, killing himself and one of the lab workers — and opening another pod in the process. A disoriented girl walks out, but once she feels cornered she breaks through a brick wall (!) before she can be calmed down. Lynn fills in Jefferson,...
Girl, Interrupted
A boy in one of the pods literally awakens with a jolt, killing himself and one of the lab workers — and opening another pod in the process. A disoriented girl walks out, but once she feels cornered she breaks through a brick wall (!) before she can be calmed down. Lynn fills in Jefferson,...
- 10/17/2018
- TVLine.com
(Spoilers alert: Please don’t read on if you haven’t watched the “Black Lightning” Season 1)
As “Black Lightning” fans will know, there are plenty of similarities between The CW’s drama and the DC comics: Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a former Olympic athlete-turned principal of Garfield High who fights a local gang called The Hundred as super hero Black Lightning. His biggest nemesis is Tobias Whale (Marvin Jones III), who killed his father.
As Season 1 has progressed, we learn that Peter Gambi, who created Jefferson’s suit and practically raised him after his father’s death, has a secretive past.
Gambi was tasked in the 1980s by a group called A.S.A. to round up super-humans, but leaked their information to Jefferson’s father, Alvin Pierce, when he learned that their “vaccinations” were killing children. When he found out Jefferson was someone the organization would be after, he practically raised Jefferson after Alvin was murdered.
Also Read: The CW Renews 'Black Lightning,' 'Dynasty,' 'Riverdale' and 7 Other Series
In the comics, it was Gambi himself who killed Alvin, and he sacrifices his life by jumping in front of a bullet to save Jefferson’s life. The act is also one of penance because of his guilty secret about Alvin’s death.
In the Season 1 finale on Tuesday, Gambi doesn’t get shot — in fact, he ends up shooting and killing Martin Proctor (Gregg Henry), who it was revealed has been rogue and no longer working for the government. Jefferson’s wife Lynn alerts the press to Proctor’s experiments, and the Pierce family returns home.
Tobias has gotten away and is still alive, and the season ends with Tobias opening Proctor’s briefcase — using the dead man’s severed thumbs — and declaring himself the king of Freeland.
Also Read: Marvin Jones Says 'Black Lightning' 'Is a Direct Reflection of What Is Happening in Our World' (Video)
Of course, the show isn’t based on a particular book, and is inspired by the comics, not an exact recreation. But looking ahead to season 2, keeping your eyes on the books might be a good idea, as showrunner Salim Akil recently teased TV Line with this:
“What I will say about the second season is I think I’m going to try to do it in a way that allows people to almost ‘read a comic,’ you know what I mean? The season will arc out in a different way.”
Looking ahead to “Black Lightning” comic story lines that might take place after Season 1: at one point, Jefferson is offered a spot on the Justice League, but he ultimately turns it down. It would be interesting to see other superheroes from the DC universe appear on The CW drama — especially because Jones told TheWrap that he’d love to see Tobias Whale battle Batman.
Later on in the comics, Black Lightning joined a team called The Outsiders, which involved several other DC heroes like Metamorpho, Geo-Force, Katana, Halo and Looker. After a stint as Lex Luthor’s secretary of education, Jefferson did end up taking a spot on the Justice League of America.
Read original story Here’s How the ‘Black Lightning’ Finale Stacks Up to the Comics At TheWrap...
As “Black Lightning” fans will know, there are plenty of similarities between The CW’s drama and the DC comics: Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is a former Olympic athlete-turned principal of Garfield High who fights a local gang called The Hundred as super hero Black Lightning. His biggest nemesis is Tobias Whale (Marvin Jones III), who killed his father.
As Season 1 has progressed, we learn that Peter Gambi, who created Jefferson’s suit and practically raised him after his father’s death, has a secretive past.
Gambi was tasked in the 1980s by a group called A.S.A. to round up super-humans, but leaked their information to Jefferson’s father, Alvin Pierce, when he learned that their “vaccinations” were killing children. When he found out Jefferson was someone the organization would be after, he practically raised Jefferson after Alvin was murdered.
Also Read: The CW Renews 'Black Lightning,' 'Dynasty,' 'Riverdale' and 7 Other Series
In the comics, it was Gambi himself who killed Alvin, and he sacrifices his life by jumping in front of a bullet to save Jefferson’s life. The act is also one of penance because of his guilty secret about Alvin’s death.
In the Season 1 finale on Tuesday, Gambi doesn’t get shot — in fact, he ends up shooting and killing Martin Proctor (Gregg Henry), who it was revealed has been rogue and no longer working for the government. Jefferson’s wife Lynn alerts the press to Proctor’s experiments, and the Pierce family returns home.
Tobias has gotten away and is still alive, and the season ends with Tobias opening Proctor’s briefcase — using the dead man’s severed thumbs — and declaring himself the king of Freeland.
Also Read: Marvin Jones Says 'Black Lightning' 'Is a Direct Reflection of What Is Happening in Our World' (Video)
Of course, the show isn’t based on a particular book, and is inspired by the comics, not an exact recreation. But looking ahead to season 2, keeping your eyes on the books might be a good idea, as showrunner Salim Akil recently teased TV Line with this:
“What I will say about the second season is I think I’m going to try to do it in a way that allows people to almost ‘read a comic,’ you know what I mean? The season will arc out in a different way.”
Looking ahead to “Black Lightning” comic story lines that might take place after Season 1: at one point, Jefferson is offered a spot on the Justice League, but he ultimately turns it down. It would be interesting to see other superheroes from the DC universe appear on The CW drama — especially because Jones told TheWrap that he’d love to see Tobias Whale battle Batman.
Later on in the comics, Black Lightning joined a team called The Outsiders, which involved several other DC heroes like Metamorpho, Geo-Force, Katana, Halo and Looker. After a stint as Lex Luthor’s secretary of education, Jefferson did end up taking a spot on the Justice League of America.
Read original story Here’s How the ‘Black Lightning’ Finale Stacks Up to the Comics At TheWrap...
- 4/18/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Kayti Burt Feb 22, 2018
Black Lightning dives into its superhero mythology in an uneven, yet enjoyable episode. Spoilers ahead in our review...
This review contains spoilers.
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1.5 And Then The Devil Brought The Plague
You can tell a lot about a show from a mediocre episode. And Then The Devil Brought The Plague was a mediocre episode of Black Lightning. While it teased some information we need to better understand the superhero mythology of this world, it was too uneven in its tonally disparate plots to be truly great. Still, if this is going to be what a medicore episode of Black Lightning looks like, then this show is something special.
Jefferson Pierce was firmly in his Black Lightning persona this episode, pushing himself past his limits to find the people behind Green Light. In a particularly strong moment,...
Black Lightning dives into its superhero mythology in an uneven, yet enjoyable episode. Spoilers ahead in our review...
This review contains spoilers.
See related Warcraft III receives surprise update 16 years after release The enduring appeal of Blizzard's Overwatch
1.5 And Then The Devil Brought The Plague
You can tell a lot about a show from a mediocre episode. And Then The Devil Brought The Plague was a mediocre episode of Black Lightning. While it teased some information we need to better understand the superhero mythology of this world, it was too uneven in its tonally disparate plots to be truly great. Still, if this is going to be what a medicore episode of Black Lightning looks like, then this show is something special.
Jefferson Pierce was firmly in his Black Lightning persona this episode, pushing himself past his limits to find the people behind Green Light. In a particularly strong moment,...
- 2/14/2018
- Den of Geek
Black Lightning this week found our hero and villain pursuing each other more persistently than before, and the family secrets that loomed over their heads not only afforded more insight into what founded their beef, but also informed each man’s personality and values (or lack thereof).
Black Lightning is trying out his suit’s new “hover” feature when he spots a man, under the effects of Green Light, fighting the police. Once weapons are drawn, Black Lightning de-escalates the situation by zapping the hopped-up fella. He then brushes off a blinding headache to continue flying around the city. Gambi,...
Black Lightning is trying out his suit’s new “hover” feature when he spots a man, under the effects of Green Light, fighting the police. Once weapons are drawn, Black Lightning de-escalates the situation by zapping the hopped-up fella. He then brushes off a blinding headache to continue flying around the city. Gambi,...
- 2/14/2018
- TVLine.com
Just when I thought The CW’s prime time lineup couldn’t sustain yet another DC TV show, the first trailer for Black Lightning premiered a few months ago and I thought to myself, “yeah, there’s room for one more.” Combining striking visuals that Greg Berlanti’s superhero series have become known for with real world sensibilities, it should definitely make for some compelling television.
But like any of these shows, it’ll need the right big bad in order to make it work. Not long ago, we learned that none other than Tobias Whale would be the one to cause headaches for Cress Williams’ Jefferson Pierce throughout the inaugural season and today, we can finally put a face to the menace.
As it turns out, rapper Marvin “Krondon” Jones III will be the one to inhabit the role of Whale, whom executive producer Salim Akil said possesses “authentic...
But like any of these shows, it’ll need the right big bad in order to make it work. Not long ago, we learned that none other than Tobias Whale would be the one to cause headaches for Cress Williams’ Jefferson Pierce throughout the inaugural season and today, we can finally put a face to the menace.
As it turns out, rapper Marvin “Krondon” Jones III will be the one to inhabit the role of Whale, whom executive producer Salim Akil said possesses “authentic...
- 8/10/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Black Lightning has already cast its most formidable foe, adding rapper Marvin “Krondon” Jones III in the series regular role of Tobias Whale, the CW announced on Thursday.
VideosWhy Black Lightning Is Set in the Real World: ‘We Haven’t Seen Any Superheroes in the Ghettos of America’
The character of Tobias Whale, an African-American man with albinism, was first introduced in 1977’s Black Lightning #1. He is a local politician who goes on to murder Alvin Pierce, father to Jefferson Pierce (Hart of Dixie‘s Cress Williams), after he is exposed to be involved in government corruption. Driven underground,...
VideosWhy Black Lightning Is Set in the Real World: ‘We Haven’t Seen Any Superheroes in the Ghettos of America’
The character of Tobias Whale, an African-American man with albinism, was first introduced in 1977’s Black Lightning #1. He is a local politician who goes on to murder Alvin Pierce, father to Jefferson Pierce (Hart of Dixie‘s Cress Williams), after he is exposed to be involved in government corruption. Driven underground,...
- 8/10/2017
- TVLine.com
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