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“Black Lightning” Episode 216 Recap: We Can’t Go On Like This

The upside of last night’s season finale? Thunder’s new motorcycle. The downside? It’s time to talk hard truths about the unacceptable double standard that’s happening in Black Lightning’s storytelling.

By Carmen Phillips| March 19, 2019 | 7 Comments
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“Black Lightning” Episode 215 Recap: Puzzle With a Piece Missing

One episode left until the season finale, and Anissa has finally put together the pieces of who Grace Choi has really been all along.

By Carmen Phillips| March 12, 2019 | 4 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 214 Recap: Get You a Girlfriend Who Knows How to Brawl

Well then, Grace and Anissa had their first real fight. But, it’s not at all what you think.

By Carmen Phillips| March 5, 2019 | 2 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 213 Recap: Gone Girl

Grace Choi finally gets the backstory we’ve been waiting on for TWO YEARS. Trust me, you’re going to want a box of tissues for this one.

By Carmen Phillips| February 12, 2019 | 6 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 212 Recap: Double Dutch and Heartbreak

Sometimes you need to take your cute superhero girlfriend out for a movie and stroll through the park. And then sometimes, you have to leave her.

By Carmen Phillips| February 5, 2019 | 5 Comments
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“Black Lightning” Episode 211 Recap: Sweet, Sweet Forehead Kisses

Grace Choi is back! And she brought kisses and French fries!

By Carmen Phillips| January 30, 2019 | 5 Comments
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“Black Lightning” 210 Recap: When In Doubt, Try Masturbation

May we all be the sex-positive gay older sister that Anissa Pierce reminds us to be, telling the little sisters in our lives to masturbate whenever they feel the need.

By Carmen Phillips| January 22, 2019 | 3 Comments
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“Black Lightning” Episode 209 Recap: On The Road Again

I made you a Christmas Card with Nafessa Williams’ face, but you have to open this recap to see it.

By Carmen Phillips| December 12, 2018 | 6 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 208 Recap: Bonnie and Clyde

Jennifer and Khalil act out my favorite Beyoncé and Jay-z video! Except it’s all wrong!

By Carmen Phillips| December 6, 2018 | 5 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 207 Recap: Strange Fruit

As much as I love Black Lightning, and in particular as much as I love their willingness to ground the supernatural within the – admittedly sometimes ugly – realities of black life in America, I worry that the show has begun to dabble in exploiting the violence against black bodies as a means of spectacle.

By Carmen Phillips| November 29, 2018 | 8 Comments
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“Black Lightning” Episode 206 Recap: Well That Took a Turn

Hey, at least Almost-Dr. Anissa Pierce delivered some really cute babies!

By Carmen Phillips| November 21, 2018 | 5 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 205 Recap: The One with the Hot Sex (and a Death)

We can finally settle it: Anissa Pierce is a top! Here’s some hot lesbian sex, tinged with a bit of angst and sadness, coming your way!

By Carmen Phillips| November 14, 2018 | 14 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 204 Recap: Let America Be America Again

Jefferson finally realizes Anissa needs some freedom, Jennifer’s ex-boyfriend is getting creepier, and Black Lightning’s gotta figure out how to do better with its women villains.

By Carmen Phillips| October 31, 2018 | 5 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 203 Recap: Thunder Grace? Game on.

Anissa and Grace make their way towards reconciliation and romance, Jennifer Pierce continues to be the best teenager on television this side of Santana Lopez.

By Carmen Phillips| October 24, 2018 | 13 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 202 Recap: Anissa Pierce is Looking Very Shane Today

Anissa wants Zoe to sing her a song. Naked. In Heels. Of course.

By Carmen Phillips| October 17, 2018 | 22 Comments
Television

“Black Lightning” Episode 201 Recap: Redemption Song

This Week: Anissa Pierce goes full on “Set It Off”/Robin Hood, stealing from Freeland’s drug dealers to give back to those in most need. Next Week: She’s kissing a girl! WE’RE BACK!!

By Carmen Phillips| October 10, 2018 | 21 Comments

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