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In this episode we see Jefferson Pierce struggle with an identity crisis; while he wants to give up the mantle of Black Lightning so that he can be with his ex-wife, he‘s beginning to understand that “Principal Pierce” can’t solve all of the issues that exist in his community alone. I really like how this show doesn’t hold back on the reality of certain situations. For example, how Lawanda’s daug

Black Lightning tells the story of Jefferson Pierce - a former superhero who, years later, has become the Principal at a local High School. However, when the 100 Gang begins terrorizing his community, he must don the mask once again & dish out justice as Black Lightning! There’s so much that I really enjoyed from the first episode of Black Lightning. Firstly, I appreciate the unique approach th