Black Lightning is back for its fourth and final season. The CW announced in November 2020 that they would not be renewing the Black-led superhero drama for another season. We still have the 13-episode final season to look forward to, however, and the potential of a Black Lightning spin-off. In a previous statement, showrunner Salim Akil said of the latter: “While Season Four may be the end of one journey, I’m extremely excited to usher in a new chapter and continued collaboration with The CW as we tell the story of Painkiller.”
For now, though, Black Lighting is back. Here’s what we thought of the Season 4 premiere. And here’s what to expect from next episode, “The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter Two”…
“The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on; Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson; Jennifer’s curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.“
Black Lightning Season 4 Release Date
Black Lightning Season 4 premiered on February 8th on The CW. The show aires weekly on Mondays at 9pm ET.
Black Lightning Season 4 Trailer
Find clues about what’s to come in Black Lightning Season 4 in the promo below…
Black Lightning Season 4 Episodes
Click on the blue links below to read full reviews of already-aired episodes.
Black Lightning Season 4, Episode 1: The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter One
Jefferson Pierce is still mourning the death of his long-time friend, Detective Henderson; Gambi is presented with an interesting opportunity; Lynn and Jefferson continue to clash.
Original air date: 2/8/21
Read our review of “The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter One.”
Black Lightning Season 4, Episode 2: The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter Two
“The war between the 100 and the Kobra Cartel rages on; Lynn continues to be concerned about Jefferson; Jennifer’s curiosity is piqued by a new boy at school.“
Original air date: 2/15/21
Black Lightning Season 4, Episode 3: The Book of Reconstruction, Chapter Three
Jefferson is feeling even more lost after a frustrating therapy session; Anissa continues to care for a still comatose Grace; Lynn has a breakthrough.
Original air date: 2/22/21
Black Lightning Season 4 Cast
Most of the Black Lightning main cast has returned for the final season, save for Damon Gupton, whose character, Bill Henderson, was killed in Season 3 during Freeland’s battle with the Markovians. Returning cast members include: Cress Williams as Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, China Anne McClain as Jennifer Pierce, Nafessa Williams as Anissa Pierce/Thunder, Christine Adams as Lynn Stewart, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III as Tobias Whale and James Remar as Peter Gambi. Melissa De Sousa has joined the cast (via Essence) as the new Freeland Chief of Police Ana Lopez.