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Black Lightning – Season 1, Episode 4 Black Jesus

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Black Lightning is recruited to rally against the 100 gang; Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets; familiar faces begin to reappear.
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Black Lightning — Season 1, Episode 4

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Cress Williams

Jefferson Pierce

China Anne McClain

Jennifer Pierce

Nafessa Williams

Anissa Pierce

Christine Adams

Lynn Stewart

James Remar

Peter Gambi

Marvin "Krondon" Jones III

Tobias Whale
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Carmen Phillips Autostraddle 04/23/2018
Black Lightning is by far not the first to use super hero analogies as a metaphor to talk about being gay in America, but they are definitely going full throttle with the trope. Go to Full Review Christian Holub Entertainment Weekly 03/12/2018
B
I'm really excited to find out the details of Black Lightning's past battle(s) with Tobias, especially given the new information in this episode. Go to Full Review Kyle Fowle AV Club 03/12/2018
B+
One of Black Lightning's greatest strengths in the early part of this season is its ability to take the larger issues affecting Freeland and use them to tell small-scale stories about various communities. Go to Full Review Ade Adeniji The Tracking Board 08/27/2018
B+
The community leader and supercharged hero both get ample time here in a way that smartly illustrates the debate raging inside. Go to Full Review Stephanie Holland Geeks of Color 08/15/2018
It's truly amazing to have a show so sure of what it is, representing the good and bad of the black community. Black Lightning just gets better every week and has become an instant classic. Go to Full Review Cynthia Jones Tell-Tale TV 06/19/2018
4/5
The series seems to be picking up momentum and delving into its prominent plot lines. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Black Lightning is recruited to rally against the 100 gang; Anissa investigates the new drug hitting the streets; familiar faces begin to reappear.
Director
Michael Schultz
Executive Producer
Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Pat Charles
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 6, 2018
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