The final chapter of Black Lightning has its first episode description. According to ComicBook.com, The CW released the synopsis for the season four premiere. Entitled “The Book of Reconstruction: Chapter One,” the episode airing Monday, February 8 is the beginning of the end of the DC superhero series. In November, the network announced season four would be the series last.
“When we first started the Black Lighting journey, I knew that Jefferson Pierce and his family of powerful Black Women would be a unique addition to the superhero genre,” series creator Salim Akil (Love Is, Sparkle) said via ComicBook.com. “The love that Blerds and all comic book fans around the globe have shown this series over the past three seasons proved what we imagined, Black People Want To See Themselves in all their complexities,” Akil added via ComicBook.com
According to ComicBook.com, the series resumes with Jefferson Pierce, played by Cress Williams (Hart of Dixie, Prison Break), and family reconciling with the many ramifications of their battle with various adversaries. Their unusual alliance with the ASA brought down Wayne Brady’s (Whose Line Is It Anyway, Let’s Make A Deal) villainous Gravedigger. At the same time, they had to battle for Freeland’s freedom from the uprising of the Markovians. And Jefferson himself lost a dear friend in Detective Henderson, played by Damon Gupton (Criminal Minds, Bates Motel). You can read the full synopsis below:
SEASON PREMIERE – Jefferson Pierce (Cress Williams) is still mourning the death of his long-time friend Detective Henderson. Meanwhile, Gambi (James Remar) is presented with an interesting opportunity. Lastly, Lynn (Christine Adams) and Jefferson are still not able to see eye to eye. Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, Marvin Jones III, and Jordan Calloway also star. The episode was written and directed by Salim Akil (#401). Original airdate 2/8/2021. – Via ComicBook.com
Although the series is coming to an end, the universe of Black Lightning is expanding. A spinoff series starring Jordan Calloway (Unfabulous, Riverdale) will receive backdoor pilot, according to ComicBook.com. Painkiller is set to follow Calloway’s Kahlil Payne leave Freeland and his villainous past behind for a new life.
“Thank you to the phenomenal cast, writers, and crew without whom none of this would’ve been possible,” Akil said via ComicBook.com. “I’m incredibly proud of the work we’ve been able to do and the moments we’ve been able to create in bringing DC’s first African-American family of superheroes to life for the culture. I’m very grateful to Peter Roth, Warner Bros. TV, Mark Pedowitz, The CW Network, and Greg Berlanti for their partnership and support of my vision at every step of this journey. While Season Four may be the end of one journey, I’m extremely excited to usher in new chapter and continued collaboration with The CW as we tell the story of Painkiller,” Akil said via ComicBook.com.
The season four premiere of Black Lightning drops Monday, February 8 at 8 p.m. ET on The CW.