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Black Lightning - Season 1 Episode 11: Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
A retired superhero is drawn back into his old lifestyle when his daughter seeks to serve justice to evil-doers. Based on the DC Comics series.
7 January 1985, Monroe, Louisiana, USA
24 March 1993, Detroit, Michigan, USA
April 04, 2018
"Black Jesus: The Book Of Crucifixion" pivots its focus, showing that no matter how big the superhero may be, he's still beholden to the bias and limitations placed upon the man underneath the mask.
April 11, 2018
Black Lightning may be a show about a man with the capacity to change the world, but what makes the show so compelling is its commitment to remaining rooted in reality.
April 04, 2018
Just a few days after Easter, Black Lightning has hit us with its own crucifixion story. This week's episode title bills itself as the "Book of Crucifixion," and it sure delivers.
May 24, 2018
With two episodes left, an entire governmental agency, a shady police department and two charismatic gangsters on their tail, the Pierce family is going to need their concerted strength to survive.
April 04, 2018
This was an hour of Black Lightning that showcased the best parts of the entire show.
April 04, 2018
We're beyond lucky to have a show like Black Lightning. It's not just a damn good superhero series; it's an amazing drama.
May 10, 2018
It's titular hero is a black man and because we live in a time in which stories about the police killing innocent unarmed black people are a damn-near daily occurrence.
June 19, 2018
The team work that comes into play in Jefferson's rescue is worthy of mention. I like that he is portrayed not as a superhero that is capable of beating all odds, but as one that is flawed and needs protection too.
April 17, 2018
This was a difficult episode to watch. That wasn't an accident though, which made this one of the season's most emotionally draining and ultimately rewarding episodes.