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Black Lightning - Season 1 Episode 13: Shadow of Death: The Book of War
A retired superhero is drawn back into his old lifestyle when his daughter seeks to serve justice to evil-doers. Based on the DC Comics series.
6 July 1971, Great Lakes, Illinois, USA
2 August 1973, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
2 July 1955, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
October 24, 1975 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, USA
April 18, 2018
As climactic as this season finale was, I have to say that I'm mostly just bummed that Black Lightning is over so soon.
June 19, 2018
To have a male superhero considerably dependent on women is no mean feat - it screams subtle feminism.
April 18, 2018
If you're partial to a TV season that heavily references its pilot in its finale, then you should be pretty happy with "Shadow of Death: The Book of War" (as I am and was).
April 18, 2018
It's Black Lightning underlining what's been there all along, which is that Jefferson's powers aren't just life-changing, they're life-saving, not just for him but for his community, and for black bodies.
April 18, 2018
In many ways, Black Lightning played it safe when it came to its superhero drama, but its character work was top notch, as was its centering of real-world, racial issues.
August 14, 2018
It wasn't perfect, but it definitely kept us invested in the characters and fascinated with the world they live in. Going forward, the show should eschew The CW standard and continue to do tight, complex 13 episode seasons.
May 24, 2018
Finales can and should add baggage to a story between adversaries, especially in superhero shows and especially looking ahead to further seasons. But this felt, at worst, like an unnecessary add-on to a rivalry already teeming with mystique.
April 18, 2018
A compelling conclusion to Black Lightning Season 1.
April 18, 2018
This season finale neatly tied together most of the plot threads introduced over the course of 13 episodes while still allowing some intrigue.
May 10, 2018
Black Lightning's never managed to lose its sense of hope and optimism.