They are introducing new stuff to push PainKiller. Black Lighting should be a a much "darker" adult themed show like on HBO MAX or something with a much COOLER, younger version of Jefferson Pierce
Official CW Black Lightning Discussion Thread (Fonzi Approved!) FINAL SEASON! NO Painkiller SPINOFF
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I know they setting up the spin off but you don't have to sacrifice good storytelling to do it.
I agree with the HBO Max idea 100%
but I am not dismissing the work Cress has done he did a DAMN good job considering the situation.
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And she getting mad BL didnt thank him enough. I said thank you what more you want me to do.
Bro...
They better give you a producer credit on the spin off
Cause I would pay extra for the show YOU DEVELOPING
See... that's actually the frustrating thing about this entire series
That's actually GOOD WRITING
It shows the emasculated black man
He lost his "power"
The black women are not only taking the lead but dismiss him blame him
Even when it's not his fault
But bristle when he takes lead.
But want him to be wholly responsible and for them to be free to FEEL and do what they want
To discuss power dynamic gender roles and masculinity within the black family in a damn superhero show?
This show can and does do that
Sometimes good sometimes bad sometimes perfect sometimes ok sometimes wtf
But the EFFORT is what is most important
And Cress is a great leader.
They ALL are better actors when he is on screen with them
Period.
Even the old Jenn can't deny that.
This was good sometimes great but way too inconsistent
Painkiller is not gonna have that luxury.
They started the show off wrong frfr... Black Lighting should have been in his late 20's, early 30's... Lighting and Thunder should have been Season 3. Lynn should be a guest star once per season. Add Grace season 4...
Another flaw was that BL doesn't have a true nemesis worthy of his stature. Let's be real... Tobias should have been done when they fought in Freeland. Dude with the tattoos is frozen in concrete and he was hosting virtual fights that an Olympic winning principal of Freeland was fighting in???
Seriously, Painkiller is a better character. The NEW JJ is a better actress (just needs a better costume).
And Anisa was much better when she was sleeping with different chicks...
Another flaw was that BL doesn't have a true nemesis worthy of his stature. Let's be real... Tobias should have been done when they fought in Freeland. Dude with the tattoos is frozen in concrete and he was hosting virtual fights that an Olympic winning principal of Freeland was fighting in???
Seriously, Painkiller is a better character. The NEW JJ is a better actress (just needs a better costume).
And Anisa was much better when she was sleeping with different chicks...
I hear you on ALL that
But again Cress wasn't bad the more mature tone set it apart from the rest of the CW shows
And the many young characters did provide balance and the story line you wanted
They messed up a lot but I don't know who to blame
They tied their hands a lot and they had to create a universe using a limited character from SCRATCH
Tobias especially hiring Krondon was to me a smart choice and allowed them to play with a lot of black issues.
He was their black lex luthor kingpin
But I hope Painkiller is as good all your predict it to be.
Cause I already see tonal and character development issues
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BLACK LIGHTNING” SERIES FINALE – After four seasons, the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end. Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, China Anne McClain, James Remar, Marvin Jones III, Jordan Calloway and Chantal Thuy star. The episode was written by Charles D. Holland and directed by Salim Akil (#413). Original airdate 5/24/2021
I think what messed up that character is that is really is the only grown black woman on the show
she has to represent EVERYTHING
that actress has to do so much heavy lifting
And the writers make her basically have multiple personalities
But the one trick that kinda makes it work is the angry black woman with legit PTSD and guilt and a drug addiction allows
All the screwball decisions to make "sense" in that context
If you go back to episode one Lynn been thru sum sh*t
And with no powers
They try to do TOO MUCH
And then unfortunately drag the wrong things out and rush the right things
They needed to be told they had 3 seasons to close all these stories
and THEN properly open Painkiller.
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Sidebar
There is absolutely no reason Black Lightning crew can't be semi regular on Batwoman.
There is absolutely no reason Black Lightning crew can't be semi regular on Batwoman.
I know they did not just let him do the Bruce Lee thumb to the nose and bounce from side to side. He even had the Enter The Dragon scars.
Painkiller - You know this is our house right
I watched that fight sequence 4 times.
How is Khalil more mature than JJ. Were they not the same age.
Painkiller - You know this is our house right
I watched that fight sequence 4 times.
How is Khalil more mature than JJ. Were they not the same age.
I think Khalil was older.
Ok, I thought they were in the same class. It's been a minute
that young man is so COMMITTED to make this character work its really makes you root for him
he seems to take the fight scenes as seriously as the acting.
The ONLY way this fails?
the writers don't give him the proper showcase
and he supposed to be older then Jenn (i don't know f they were in the same class or not)
also he had a MUCH more difficult upbringing
and remember he was also into sports
and they introduced the character as returning to school with a new sense of maturity and seriousness.
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Or The Flash,Stargirl,Legends or even Superman & Lois(then again it seems like for the time being theyre trying to distance the show from referencing any events of Crisis or the Arrowverse in general)
stupid stupid stupid move by them
they work you damn near a decade to build up to THAT and they gonna throw it all away?
this is a perfect time to link all these shows.
Black Lightning‘s Marvin Jones III Talks Tobias’ New Job, Piano Skills and His Impending Rematch With Painkiller
The final season of 'Black Lightning' has Tobias winning the mayoral election. Actor Marvin "Krondon" Jones III teases his evil plans.
tvline.com
Add Gambi to the Painkiller show
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Love the brother sister relationship between TC and new Jenn/JJ
You don't really see that on TV.
This show deserved one more season to wrap up proper.
You don't really see that on TV.
This show deserved one more season to wrap up proper.
Frustrating
The acting not the lawyer but EVERYONE else is suddenly so much better.i don't get it.
Last week it was tyler perry and his traveling stage play showcase
Now it's back to normal
We really under appreciate the importance of good direction
The acting not the lawyer but EVERYONE else is suddenly so much better.i don't get it.
Last week it was tyler perry and his traveling stage play showcase
Now it's back to normal
We really under appreciate the importance of good direction
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Damn they just killing these black boys..
Where can I get TC hoodie?
That young man worked damn hard on his death scene
Nice way to handle a speedster
Just never let him go.
Just never let him go.
Whoever did the fight choreography on this episode should be lead on the main show
Two mandingos
One for the field
one for the house
Oh hell no
One for the field
one for the house
Oh hell no
I don't think Whoa was the original track for that fight scene
But the editors and sound crew did wonderful work
RIP BLACK ROB
But the editors and sound crew did wonderful work
RIP BLACK ROB
They left so many characters on the bench
Looker Jill Scott Lala should all have had better more intricate storyline
I really thought in the first season they were headed to a voodoo Slavery new Orleans Haiti magic theme.
They fumbled that badly
Looker Jill Scott Lala should all have had better more intricate storyline
I really thought in the first season they were headed to a voodoo Slavery new Orleans Haiti magic theme.
They fumbled that badly
They should have had the outsiders
OK nice Wakanda Haiti flip with the mineral
Ishmael vs. Painkiller
Get ya popcorn ready
Get ya popcorn ready
Sidebar
What did BL do to get his hair like that?
What did BL do to get his hair like that?
Can't wait.