75
Carl Waldron
IGN
“Black Lightning himself doesn't see much action in the Season 2 premiere, but the rest of the cast picks up the slack.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Grounded storytelling
- Strong performances
- Character depth
- Authentic Characters
- Compelling Narrative
- Family Dynamics
Points of Contention
- Pacing Issues
- No genre reinvention
- Villain Development
- Limited Superhero Action
- Underutilized crossover
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 3 critics82 David Griffin 3 reviews · avg IGN “"LaWanda: The Book of Hope" is another great outing for Black Lightning.”
David Griffin 3 reviews · avg
IGN
“"LaWanda: The Book of Hope" is another great outing for Black Lightning.”
All 3 David Griffin reviews, aggregated above
85
The Resurrection
“Black Lightning brings a fresh look to The CW superhero lineup.”
82
LaWanda: The Book of Hope
“"LaWanda: The Book of Hope" is another great outing for Black Lightning.”
81
LaWanda: The Book of Burial
“Black Lightning feels alive with authentic characters but still struggles with its villains.”
60
Just Lunning
IGN
“Black Lightning's first episode as part of the Arrowverse is a little underwhelming, but hints at big things to come.”
