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Season 3 – Black Lightning

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CW and Greg Berlanti expand the footprint of their DC Comics universe with this exploration of the intersection between family life and being a superhero. As a younger man, Jefferson Pierce donned the suit of a vigilante and protected the streets of his city, but he believed he'd left those days in the past. He learns that life doesn't always work out as planned when his daughter, Jennifer -- a star student who is determined to achieve justice at any cost -- gets recruited by a street gang. In order to protect his family, Jefferson sees no choice but to once again become Black Lightning.
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Christian Holub Entertainment Weekly 10/29/2019
B+
It's time for more Black Lightning! And so far, the season 3 premiere is giving me hope that this outing will avoid some of the mistakes of last season. Go to Full Review
Kyle Fowle AV Club 10/08/2019
B+
The first episode of the third season is just as politically charged as previous episodes, but this time around things feel more relevant, more attuned to this specific time and place Go to Full Review
Red Stewart Flickering Myth 01/05/2021
5/10
Things were more boring than anything. Go to Full Review
Just Lunning IGN Movies 01/05/2021
6/10
Black Lightning's first post Crisis episode largely ignores the direct ramifications of the crossover but uses the reset to accelerate already present arcs, with mixed results. Go to Full Review
Alex Page Pagey 04/30/2020
8/10
The events from 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' are felt in the follow on episode as we continue the story from earlier in the season with some...interesting...twists and change ups along the way. Creating an interesting last half dozen episodes. Go to Full Review
Charles Pulliam-Moore io9.com 10/29/2019
What stands out about the episode are the small touches here and there that make the way Freeland's falling into chaos feel, for lack of a better phrase, grounded in reality. Go to Full Review
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Sankalp good S @Sanna Mar 26 It's a another good n many points best in many ways also tied with crisis with stronger acting n performances of every one n gives a strong second half with freedom morality n great concept with strong a strong n twisting villain n engaging plots with many twist another strong entry unlike season 2 but great love it 😃♥️🦸‍♂️ See more Steven B 11/01/2023 Really bad writing. Different universes now? *yawn* and Bill Duke cannot act. Last good thing he did was Predator. See more Fetti @Fetti918 10/21/2023 Higher stakes, more action and plot twists in third season of excellent, underrated DC series. See more Toms c 06/04/2023 Great characters and a well developed show. Watching it is an investment but it's worth it by the end :) See more 01/04/2022 i always remembered season 3 as being the best season the show ever had, i was right. All three chapters were well done and very interresting. Not having Tobias as main vilain of the season made this season special since Tobias had a big role in the other 3 seasons the show had. Odel, head of the ASA is very interresting, i can't say the same for both of his generals. Both generals are just one dimensionnal clichey military people that have the generic goal to save humans by any means necessary. Odel is more interresting since sometimes he does good stuff to gain trust and hes a master of psychology, able to control people with words. Funny thing, he keep his words, when he says something, he will do it. As usual, one of the weaknesses of the show is the lack of black lightning in it. Tobias being only a side vilain made him more interresting. The writting of the show is as good as ever. Military take over in time of war was very interresting to see in a super hero tv show, it was also well done. Most of the episodes in the season felt like a 9 out of 10. henderson being a double agent was a great storyline. Lynn drug addiction was an interresting storyline. Painkiller dealing with his double personnality was great. Jennifer asking questions if she should work or not for odel was well done. Knowing how Henderson's death affect Black Lightning in season 4, re watching henderson last words to jeff was much more emotionnal then it was on my first watch. Grave Digger was too strong but he was still interresting. adding grace was also good. The story was well done and entertaining. its rare i say that but 16 episodes was the perfect number it needed to tell the story. It was near perfection. The generic generals were the reason why the show was dragged down. Lady eve and Jace were also over used characters that dragged down the show. See more 04/19/2021 This show keeps getting worse,. I will give season 4 a try but I'm just about to call it quits. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 7, 2019 The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of Blackbird Jefferson Pierce is in the hands of the ASA with his wife, as Agent Odell tightens his grip on the Pierce family; Anissa secretly defies Odell in her alter ego as Blackbird with the tactical and technical support of Gambi. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 14, 2019 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih With Freeland under occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions; Jefferson and Lynn are at odds with each other; Jennifer feels powerless despite having powers. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 21, 2019 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream When Lynn learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship; Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2019 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland; Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland; Anissa continues her work at the clinic. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 11, 2019 The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon Jefferson struggles with the effects on his family, leading to a decision that has tragic consequences; Anissa's identity is threatened; Odell takes an important step toward winning over Jennifer. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 18, 2019 The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knocking on Heaven's Door Jefferson is torn between his loyalty to his family and his commitment to saving Freeland; Anissa's commitment to Grace deepens; Jennifer makes an interesting discovery. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 25, 2019 The Book of Resistance: Chapter Two: Henderson's Opus Anissa and Jefferson have a heart-to-heart and she tells him she needs Black Lightning's help in escorting meta refugees out of the perimeter; Gambi implores Lynn to help get him access to the pit; Jennifer grows closer to Brandon. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2019 The Book of Resistance: Chapter Three: The Battle of Franklin Terrace Black Lightning goes up against the ASA; Tobias continues to manipulate Lynn. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2019 The Book of Resistance: Chapter Four: Earth Crisis The Pierce family fears for Jennifer's life. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 20, 2020 The Book of Markovia: Chapter One: Blessings and Curses Reborn Jefferson navigates his new reality following the events of the Red Wave; Lynn's determination to save the meta kids deepens her troubles; Anissa/Blackbird faces new challenges; Jennifer's bond with Brandon begins to grow. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 27, 2020 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction Jefferson, Anissa and Jennifer discover that the ASA is now hunting the entire Pierce family; Lynn does the unthinkable. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 3, 2020 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Three: Motherless ID Jefferson and Anissa join forces with the ASA to help one of their own; Lynn is forced to continue battling her demons. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 10, 2020 The Book of Markovia: Chapter Four: Grab the Strap Black Lightning and his team descend upon Markovia on a mission to rescue Lynn, who finds herself in even more trouble when she meets a metahuman on the Markovian side. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 24, 2020 The Book of War: Chapter One: Homecoming As the battle continues, old alliances are revisited and new alliances forged. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 2, 2020 The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free After learning that Gravedigger and the Markovians are coming to attack Freeland, the Pierce family prepares for war. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 9, 2020 The Book of War: Chapter Three: Liberation Black Lightning faces off against Gravedigger. Details
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Season Info

Director
Oz Scott, Tasha Smith, Salim Akil, Benny Boom, Bille Woodruff, Neema Barnette, Jeff Byrd, Mary Lou Belli
Executive Producer
Mara Brock Akil, Salim Akil, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Adam Giaudrone, Lamont Magee, Lynelle White, Charles D. Holland, Brusta Brown, Pat Charles, John Mitchell Todd, Asheleigh O. Conley
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|V|L)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 7, 2019
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