I have to admit, that when I settled in to watch last night’s episode of Black Lightning, there just so happened to be a slight concern rolling about in my mind, in that…was it entirely possible for this refreshing new series to continue its breakneck pace when it comes to its analysis/deconstruction of the superhero genre and the wonderful social commentary it works to provide? Because keeping those types of storytelling elements going week in and week out cannot be an easy task.
 
After all, the characters need to grow in order to keep us engaged and the only way to make that happen is to bring about stories that step away from that kind of focus and as it turns out, it would seem that this particular series is fully aware of the fact that it cannot deliver on both fronts every single week it’s on the air. But, it most certainly can explore one at least of the elements I made mention of on a regular basis since ‘Lawanda: The Book of Burial’ dropped the social commentary this go round, opting instead to indeed focus on the characters and what makes them tick before exploring exactly what it is about superheroes that inspires us.
 
Of course, it dug into such matters in the most unique ways possible, starting with the fact that it explored our characters by providing us with the mundane details of their everyday lives and well, I found this to be an outright stroke of genius. Because more often than not superhero stories always provide us with captivating moment after captivating moment to keep us entertained and focused on the wonder of the hero. But here, we got to see Jefferson as a parent, as a dad and as a man for a change and I love the fact that he spent more time than one would might expect in this episode, going through the motions so to speak, because it added a depth and realism to the character that’s simply not present in other CW shows.
 
That brilliance in storytelling also extended to the exploration of what superheroes mean to us as a whole by making the people of Freeland the focus of this story instead of Black Lightning and in doing so, we were able to see just how much Jefferson’s actions and bravery have inspired the people of this town, to the point where they took to the streets and marched in protest of The 100 and well, this was magnificent to see. More often than not we see people stare at heroes in awe when they arrive on the scene to save the day, and while some of that was present here, it was far more refreshing to hear how Black Lightning gives everyone hope and inspires them to be better human beings and that he’s also motivated them to take back their community so that everyone can enjoy a better life.
 
However, while all of this was fascinating to watch in its own right, there were still some interesting plot points that this episode set up to keep an eye upon down the line. Like for example the fact that Gambi deleted any record of Tobias being present at the rally, and of course, there’s the whole matter of young Anissa’s growing powers. Either way, this was still a wonderful episode through and through, I love the fact that this series continues to find new ways to explore the superhero genre and I truly cannot wait to see what other surprises this series has in store for us as the season rolls on. Until next time.

I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed it when a television show that is going through a dark patch storytelling wise, acknowledges the need to take a moment…and have a little fun. Because sometimes the audience simply needs a break from all the ugly things that can play out on the screen and wouldn’t you know it, the Writer’s Room of The Flash decided it was high time to give the fans a moment of levity by treating us to one lighthearted and hilarious episode last night in, ‘Honey, I Shrunk Team Flash’.
 
In fact, I have to admit that I was thoroughly impressed with just how far this episode was willing to go to put on a smile on our faces since just about every single plot line in this particular tale threw caution to the wind. Case in point, Cecile’s journey in this episode since we learned that a little residual dark matter can go a long way when you’re pregnant since she was suddenly able to read minds and well, seeing her relish in the ability to poke around in people’s heads was simply amazing and made for some downright quality laughs.
 
But the show had more cheerful and comedic moments ready to go for us as Team Flash set out to hunt down a Meta named Sylbert Rundin, who had the ability to shrink any object he so desired and his power is precisely what brings about this episode’s plucky title since he was able to scale down Ralph and Cisco. This of course allowed for plenty more hilarity to ensue as these two men struggled with their newfound size and seeing these two heroes roam around the diorama that was designed to plan out how to stop Savitar was truly the wackiest moment of the night.
 
However, I did make mention of cheerful moments and that all came about courtesy of Barry’s storyline. Because our intrepid hero came to learn that Big Sir was an innocent man and all signs pointed to Rundin being the one responsible for the crime that put Big Sir in the big house and Barry was certain that Rundin’s capture would finally set an innocent man, free. But Rundin wasn’t talking and Barry took it upon himself and his abilities to give Big Sir the freedom he deserves, but this act of kindness came with one hell of a price. Because the Warden of Iron Heights has been making money on the side selling Meta Humans to Amunet and now that he knows Barry’s true identity…The Flash should provide this crooked Warden with one incredible payday. 
 
In the end however, this ended up being quite a wonderful little episode. It really was nice to find myself laughing on a fairly consistent basis and I have to admit, I like the fact that this story quietly managed to tie everything that happened here into the overall DeVoe story arc. After all, it was a perfect set of circumstances that brought the team to Rundin, and it does seem like something greater is being orchestrated behind the scenes by DeVoe. Either way, that was one hell of a twist when it comes to the ending of this particular tale and I’m supremely curious to see what comes next for Barry now that he’s up for sale on the Meta Black Market. Until next time.  

​When it comes to storytelling, sometimes bigger plot points can completely overshadow smaller ones thanks to their sheer scope and overall power and for proof, look no further than Supergirl. After all, season three started off focusing heavily on Malcolm Edge and his attempts to conquer the city before Reign took the center stage and let’s be honest, Mister Edge all but disappeared from the show once the Worldkiller showed her true colors.
 
Granted, such a move hasn’t necessarily been a bad thing because I’m fairly certain that all of us have thoroughly enjoyed the storylines surrounding Kara’s new nemesis. But, such a decision has left us wondering as to whether or not the show will forget about where the story began and thankfully, last night’s episode of the show, ‘For Good’, took us right back to the beginning by bringing Malcolm Edge back into the fold, and another surprise character we haven’t seen for some time as well, in a story that that more or less managed to wrap up the Edge matter for the foreseeable future.
 
It accomplished all of that, by bringing forth an interesting mystery, in that, it would seem that someone was trying to murder Edge and in doing so…they fired up a rivalry between Malcolm and Lena since Mr. Edge firmly believed that Ms. Luthor was the one responsible for this attempt on his life and wouldn’t you know it, that wild event led to a terrifying moment of retribution, wherein Lena was poisoned and had it not been for Supergirl, she might not have lived to see another tomorrow. 
 
Unfortunately, though, the person responsible for this unexpected rivalry remained a mystery, that is until Lena unleashed her inner detective and followed the trail of clues only to discover that her mother had returned to National City. She was the one who tried to kill Malcolm as payback for his attempt on Lena’s life when she uncovered his plot to poison the city and Lillian begged her daughter to let her finish the job, allowing for Lena to pull off the double cross of the century, where she was able to not only get a full confession from Malcolm that he has indeed tried to kill Lena twice now, but get her mother back behind bars in the process.
 
If anything, it was downright wonderful to finally see a Luthor in the Super-verse use their powers for good through and through, and equally as awesome to see Lex’s power suit pop up as well, but when all is said and done, it was incredibly satisfying to see the show take the time to revisit these characters and these plot lines and bring them to their logical conclusion. It just goes to show that the Writer’s Room cares about telling a complete story and in all honesty, this was a nice little break from the Reign storyline, and it was also nice to see Sam’s human side deal with the evil that resides within as best she can, because it does generate a touch of hope that maybe, just maybe, Kara and her friends will reach Reign before it’s too late. Until next time. 

I must admit that the more time I spent pondering upon the stunning revelation that came about during last week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery, wherein we came to learn that Captain Gabriel Lorca was a visitor from the Mirror Universe who used and manipulated the crew of the Discovery to further his agenda in the Terran Empire, the more I found myself anxious to watch this week’s episode in the right kind of way, since that twist signaled some incredible possibilities storytelling wise. 
 
After all, such a reveal would allow for the series to show us what the man is really about and thankfully, ‘What’s Past Is Prologue’ wasted no time in revealing the fact that Gabriel Lorca is a ruthless man through and through since he got right down to business in this tale and went right after Emperor Georgiou and her forces in devastating fashion, releasing a bioweapon aboard the I.S.S. Charon, putting most of the crew down and leaving the Emperor disgraced since she was forced to run and hide. 
 
Which of course, put Burnham in a tough spot since the Discovery was on its way to rendezvous with the Charon. Thankfully though, Michael was able to avoid capture in the middle of the coup, and contact the ship, allowing for Saru and the crew come up with a wild plan that would not only destroy the Mycelial Core that the Emperor’s ship was using for power, but send them home in the process, provided of course that Michael could reach the Emperor’s throne room and disable the shields surrounding it.  

​Which meant that the time had come at last for a grand showdown between Lorca and Burnham and that’s when the story took a thrilling turn. Because not only did we get some incredible back and forth between Lorca and Burnham, where we came to learn just how much this imposter Captain cares for Michael in just about any universe, but the show also kicked the action into overdrive in this segment of the story once the Discovery arrived, and the distraction the ship provided, allowed for Burnham and the Emperor to team up to take down Gabriel and well…their efforts paid off in spades. Because not only did Burnham get the shields down on the Mycelial Core, but Georgiou finally got her revenge since she was able to kill Lorca and dump him into the core.
 
However, the thrills didn’t end there. Because the Discovery still had to destroy the core and rescue Burnham and in a breathtaking visual sequence, we saw the crew execute their plan flawlessly and accomplish all of their goals, allowing for them to find their way back to their own universe as well, and that’s when the adrenaline fueled high came to a close. Because we came to find out that while the crew had returned to their proper universe, they arrived nine months after they disappeared and unfortunately for them, all of that time away allowed for the Klingon Empire to gain incredible ground and apparently…win the war.
 
When all is said and done however, I have to admit that I utterly adored this episode. It was exciting through and through, to the point where I was on the edge of my seat when the Discovery attacked the Charon, but more importantly, it was filled to the brim with bold storytelling. After all, Lorca is dead, the Emperor has come to our universe thanks to Burnham and it would seem the Klingons are triumphant in the war. That’s just a hell of a way to end this particular story arc and I love that this series can either be incredibly cerebral or packed to the gills with action. Either way, the crew is home, there’s trouble on the horizon and it should be interesting to see how everyone will deal with a galaxy where the Federation appears to have fallen. Until next time.  

There are many, many reasons as to why I enjoy the wonder that is Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., but of those many reasons, there is one important element when it comes to this series that I adore above all else; the fact that when the time arrives for the show to bring together some big-time plot points, it does so in stunning fashion. Sure, sometimes it may take the story a little longer to arrive at that all-important juncture where the plot is vaulted forward, but once we get there, the end result is nothing short of breathtaking and fans everywhere are left with a wonderful sense of satisfaction.
 
I make mention of that, because after weeks of buildup and slight stagnation from time to time, last night’s episode of the show, ‘Best Laid Plans’, delivered on everything the fans have been waiting for. Because is the story that finally featured an incredibly satisfying revolt against Kasius, and this is the story that finally saw our intrepid Agents band together and do something in order to start the process to return home and every single second of this particular tale kept me on the edge of my seat.
 
It accomplished such a feat by moving at a breakneck pace throughout the course of the hour. There simply wasn’t a moment wasted in this tale and as an added bonus, there was plenty of thrilling action and adventure to be found as well. Case in point, the entire storyline aboard Zephyr One, wherein the Agents got the old bird ready to fly and used an incoming gravity storm to their advantage and while May worked to keep the craft stable on their way toward low orbit, Daisy dealt with the unpleasant surprise of a stowaway named Sinara and after one hell of a fist fight, Daisy put down Sinara once and for all. 
 
However, while that alone should be satisfying in its own right, the true highlight of this story was the fact that humanity finally stood up to Kasius and the Kree, thanks to another assist from Mack and Yo-Yo, and this fight against the boys of blue was enough to force a stalemate and a face to face meeting with Kasius himself and my goodness, it was simply wonderful to see ol’ Kas boil and stew in anger when he didn’t get his way and for a brief moment there, it truly seemed like he was going to lose control in this episode when he came to realize just how well Mack and Yo-Yo played him. 
 
Yet, while this episode was tons of fun and extremely satisfying since Kasius finally enjoyed a proverbial slap in the face, I feel like this tale was merely an appetizer. After all, Coulson and the gang are on their way to find Flint and the rest of the team, so they can head back home and that means our time in the future is likely coming to an end. But hopefully not before Kasius pays the piper for his endless sins in the most epic and thrilling of fashion and considering the fact that he took the time to resurrect Tess in this story, just to screw with everyone, I hope he gets his just desserts, soon. Until next time. 

​Each and every single one of us have goals in life that we would love to accomplish and once we set out to achieve them, we dedicate all of our energies and time into seeing them come to fruition. But while the pursuit of our goals is important and the rewards we reap for achieving them are worth every moment of the chase, there’s one inherent thing we often overlook when it comes to this whole process…what comes next after we’ve crossed that proverbial finish line.
 
After all, at that point, we’ve done it, we’ve reached our personal pinnacle, but life still goes on and sometimes we are ill prepared for the aftermath of our quest and the whole notion of ‘what comes next’ was explored in great detail in last night’s episode of Beyond. Because ‘No Es Bueno’ found just about everyone in Holden’s universe struggling with the next steps in their life now that they are free from the immediate danger that Hollow Sky put them through and I have to be honest, this made for some downright fascinating television, since it explored all of this in such unique fashion.
 
I say that, simply because I simply cannot remember a time in the short history of the series where the plot focused heavily on the supporting cast like it did here because everyone in essence had their moment in the sun and really, it’s quite amazing that everyone seems lost at this point. Even Charlie and Yellow Jacket seem to be struggling and floating about when it comes to their plot for revenge and while at first it did seem that we were going to be treated to an hour of emotional wandering about, there seemingly was a rhyme and a reason as to why these characters are completely out of sorts.
 
If anything, I would venture to say that every single person here, doesn’t believe that the danger they faced a short time ago is gone in the slightest, and it’s almost as if everyone is waiting for the other shoe to drop, and I hate to say it…but that’s actually quite wise of them. Because clearly something bad is brewing on the horizon, thanks to our introduction to Diego in this episode, a young man who emerged from his own coma with powers similar to Holden’s, but he harbors a far sourer disposition than our hero and it would seem that Diego is headed to America to confront Holden and that means trouble for everybody…
 
In the end however, this particular episode of the series gets some serious props for its slow burn introduction of what could be our big bad for this season, and for putting Holden on the backburner for a change, allowing for us to truly get to know his family and friends, and former enemies for that matter as well and in all honesty, I was utterly captivated by this tale. It was fascinating to see these characters struggle without a true purpose and it should be fascinating to see what kind of trouble Diego is going to cause when he arrives and hopefully, Holden will be ready and willing to stand up to him when the time comes for them to square off. Until next time. 

​While the twenty-four-hour news cycle has done a phenomenal job of keeping us informed as often as possible, it does have an inherent flaw. Eventually the cascade of stories become overwhelming and certain stories slip out of our minds as we focus on new moments and new developments in our world. But while that flaw will likely never change, since the world is always changing, film and television can complement the news in beautiful fashion since storytelling allows for us to return to significant moments in our planet’s or country’s history, allowing for us to not only reminisce but gain new perspective on those all-important moments.
 
Oddly enough, darker slices of American History have been popping up left and right over the past couple of years on the small screen and the newly launched Paramount Network is taking part of this reflective surge as well since last night saw the premiere of Waco. Now, if that word/name sounds familiar there’s good reason for that since this six-part miniseries chronicles the fall of the Branch Davidians at Mount Carmel in Waco in 1993, an event that dominated the news cycle back then, and well, this is a series that I’ve been eager to watch since I first heard about it since this is an event in our history that is a touch foggy in my mind. But thankfully this series is clearly going to leave no stone unturned when it comes to the details of this tragic event.
 
For example, the series premiere, ‘Visions and Omens’, took the time to fill in the backstory of the incident at Ruby Ridge that happened long before the ATF and FBI arrived at David Koresh’s doorstep and that kind of detail exists to not only introduce us to the noble man that is Gary Noesner, but to remind us that the disaster in Waco was set in motion well before the ATF became aware of what was going on behind closed doors in the compound, and to inform all of us that not everyone wanted the siege to end in violence and that agendas most certainly came into play when the spit hit the fan, and it accomplishes all of this in magnificent fashion. 
 
But in addition to educating us on such matters, what really makes this series impressive are the performances from the cast. Michael Shannon is sublime as Noesner, and his subtle performance exudes nobility and honor, but in all reality, Taylor Kitsch and his portrayal of David Koresh is what steals the show in this episode. Because not only is Kitsch a physical ringer for Koresh in this story, he brings us new insight on the man by showing us exactly what made him a leader that people were willing to die for, since he is so incredibly charming in this tale and he knows exactly how to reach people on a fundamental level. But make no mistake about it, Koresh is as unstable here as he was in 1993 and Kitsch is able to deliver a chilling authenticity to his madness as well.
 
If anything, this is shaping up to be quite the powerful miniseries, it’s already mesmerizing thanks to those performances but it’s equally haunting in its own right because of the fact that we know how this story ends and the tragedy that hangs over this story gives it a sense of urgency and really when all is said and done, I’m hooked. This is top notch television through and through and I am looking forward to learning more about this whole incident and all the mistakes that predicated a heartbreaking moment in our nation’s history. Until next time. 

​Perhaps the true beauty of being a fan of The X-Files is the sheer amount of unique emotions that the series has allowed for us to experience by way of its unique brand of storytelling. After all, we have been privy to the thrilling danger that comes with alien invasions, and the chills that come with grand conspiracies and we’ve even kept our lights on at bedtime since this series has found new ways to terrify us with things that go bump in the night. But if there’s one thing the saga has never really brought forth for the audience, it’s social commentary, since this series has often times served as a wonderful escape from everyday life.
 
However, that all changed last night. Because ‘The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat’ was quite the cerebral episode, one that featured a man named Reggie who made contact with Mulder to ask for his help and to warn him. Because according to Reggie, a nefarious Doctor named They had obtained the power to manipulate our collective memories, putting everyone and everything in danger and while that it is quite the setup for an episode, what made this particular tale so intelligent and fascinating, is the sheer fact that it spoke to our world, and had a little fun with the legacy of the series in the process as well.
 
In fact, to call this episode hilarious would be an understatement because this story decided it was high time to lampoon the mythos of the series as a whole, lightly mocking the saga’s sometimes overly complex plot points in wonderful fashion by way of quirky and lighthearted moments that quite frankly remind us exactly why we do love this show through and through. But while there were plenty of laughs to be found as we revisited some of the saga’s biggest moments throughout the years, the social commentary that I made mention of is what truly made this episode downright incredible.
 
Because this story, took the time to examine the whole matter of ‘fake news’ and the new mantra of ‘I believe it, therefore it is real’ that currently permeates the news, the internet and social media as a whole and what was truly surprising, outside of the fact that the series took the time to do this in the first place, was that it outright mocked it and expressed its disdain for it (and the Trump Administration for that matter as well), and more or less politely asked us to stop it and use a touch of logic when we encounter something that doesn’t quite add up and I have to admit, that I’m quite impressed that The X-Files of all shows had something that bold to say about our world.
 
If anything, it makes this particular tale incredibly unique and the only reason that it works and works well, is the sheer fact that it uses humor to get its point across and the comedy is so good that the episode’s most hilarious moments stick with you for quite some time. Case in point, that awesome alien that popped up in the closing moments of the story, because that whole segment was pure gold. Either way, this was just a cool, fun, one off for the series, and one that I kind of hope they do again down the line because it was neat to see everyone let loose like this But sadly, it looks like the fun will be coming to end for now, since next week, we resume the hunt for William and no good can come from that since everyone has him in their crosshairs. Until next time.    

The more I’ve had time to think about it, the more I’ve come to appreciate the wonder of season four of The Librarians. Because in all reality, this has been hands down, the most unique season of this incredible series to date. After all, there hasn’t really been any kind of big bad to speak of as the weeks have rolled on, allowing for the series to truly take the time to explore the characters and everything that makes them tick and wouldn’t you know it, last night’s episode was no exception to that rule.
 
Because ‘And Some Dude Named Jeff’ allowed for us to take a walk in Jenkins shoes for a change and how exactly the show pulled that off is what made this particular journey so incredibly unique. Because as it turns out, a young man named Jeff, who just so happened to be obsessed with the Library (we’ll discuss more when it comes to that, later) accidentally got his hands on a powerful book that allowed for he and Jenkins to effectively switch bodies and well, that turned out to be quite the hilarious little twist to the plot.
 
I say that, simply due to the fact that this episode was hands down a lot of fun, since it was filled to the brim with awkward situations and side splitting moments since Jenkins was forced to endure a new life as a young man that lived in his mother’s basement and honestly, there are simply too many hilarious moments to discuss in a single recap when it comes to this particular episode, so really, let’s just highlight my personal favorite; that magical moment when Jenkins was forced to bust a move to ‘Gimmie That Boom’. Or maybe it was when he took the time to correct the vast amount of inaccuracies present in Dungeons and Dragons. Or maybe it was when he busted out the lightsaber. Okay, I take it back. I can’t settle on just one. 

​So, I digress, because while this one definitely left me wiping tears from my eyes from laughing so hard, there were two other key elements in this story that stood out alongside the humor, like the fact that the Library, the Librarians and Jenkins have become legends in their own right. Because there was something supremely fascinating about the fact that DOSA documents had been leaked onto the web, and that a man like Jeff admired Jenkins so much that he flat out wanted to become him, because all of this in essence speaks to how important the Librarians are to the world, and how much their selfless actions have started to inspire everyday people.
 
As for the other element that caught my eye, well…what would an episode of this series be without some kind of underlying message, and that thankfully was on display in this story as well and boy did this particular tale deliver a beautiful one in that; we all need to learn to appreciate the beauty of our lives and embrace the wonderful things that surround us, and if by chance we don’t think such things exist in our world, we merely need to take a moment and look around because it’s all definitely there and when all is said and done, seeing Jenkins come to this realization on his own and share it with young Jeff in order to give him comfort, is really what made this episode so special.
 
In the end however, nothing in this story would have worked in the slightest without quality acting and directing, which means that serious credit is due when it comes to John Larroquette, because John put on an acting clinic in this episode since he was able to cycle through a gamut of powerful emotions in a matter of seconds and touch all of our hearts in the process and Lindy Booth needs a shout out as well since this was in fact her directorial debut and my goodness, she did an incredible job. Everything in this episode was seamless and quite frankly, this felt like the work of a veteran director and if this is what Lindy brings to the table her first time out behind the camera, I cannot wait to see what other wonders she’ll have in store for us if she decides to helm another story down the line. However, while this episode was fun and fluffy and joyful, it looks like the good times are coming to an end as we barrel toward the season finale. Because next week, it looks like the matter of the One True Librarian is going to be settled, and I know I’m not the only one who is nervous to see how on earth this will play out. Until next time… 

​There have been plenty of times in our lives, where we have pondered upon just what we would do, if we were stuck in a situation where we could make a difference. Would we rise to the occasion and play the hero, or would we simply step back and mind our own business. I imagine that most of us instantly believe that we can make a difference and that’s a good thing since it speaks to who we really are, but while it’s fun to imagine, I think we all know that deep down, simply jumping in and playing the hero can be a far more complex matter than we expect it to be.
 
If anything, those complexities and nuances to heroism are what allow for superhero stories to continue to thrive, because they allow for the hero in question to suffer through them so that we can in turn learn from them and apply the best parts of these characters to our own daily lives and I make mention of this, because those complexities were all on display in last night’s episode of Black Lightning, and the fact that ‘Lawanda: The Book of Hope’, took the time to explore such matters, serves as a reminder that this particular series is going to do its best to continue to differentiate itself from other superhero stories out there right now.
 
In fact, there was another element present in last night’s episode that reinforces this show’s desire to be something exciting and new in the genre, that I didn’t expect to see, a quality exploration of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder that came about by way of Anissa and Jennifer’s storyline as they struggled with the possibility that they could have lost their lives at the Seahorse Motel and I thought it was just wonderful to see this on display in a show like this. Because often times, when someone is in danger in a superhero story and saved by said hero, they’re suddenly fine the next moment because hey, they’re safe now. But by adding in that these young ladies are struggling with the fact that had Black Lightning been a moment too late they could have died, adds powerful depth and realism to this story.
 
However, while that portion of the story was fascinating in its own right, let’s revisit those complexities that I made mention of earlier, since that is where the episode shined. Because for a better part of the hour, Jefferson once again did his best to avoid confrontation with the 100 Gang and tried his best to inspire others to put their faith into the system…to no avail. Because a former student of Jefferson’s, who is now a mother named Lawanda White, took matters into her own hands to free her daughter from a life of prostitution and lost her own in the process, prompting Jefferson to finally drop the charade of living a normal life, because he can do something to protect people and keep those kinds of deaths from happening, which means that at long last…Black Lightning has returned to Freeland.
 
In the end however, I am still really digging this series. It’s just so refreshing to watch, and I love that this saga is a character study first and a superhero story second and that it also offers no easy answers and features roadblocks for Jefferson when it comes to saving the day. Because while Jefferson believes he has found his true north, there are others, like his ex-wife who firmly believe he’s making a critical mistake, and I’m sure there will be more obstacles popping up in the weeks to come to challenge Jefferson’s decision to return to the limelight. Either way, Black Lightning is back, and who knows, considering that Anissa seems to have powers of her own, he may have help in defeating the 100 down the line. But in the here and the now, Freeland has its symbol of hope once again, and I cannot wait to see where the story takes us when next week’s episode arrives. Until then.