Black Lightning Season 1 Episode 9
Black Lightning
Season 1

Ep 9. The Book of Little Black Lies

  • TV-NR
  • March 20, 2018
  • 42 min
  • 7.4  (888)

After the intense events of the previous episode, "The Book of Revelations," things in Freeland remain tense as ever. Black Lightning (Cress Williams) is still recovering from his near-fatal injuries, while Tobias Whale (Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III) plots his next move. Meanwhile, Jennifer (China Anne McClain) is struggling to come to terms with her newfound powers, and her parents Jefferson (Williams) and Lynn (Christine Adams) are worried about the potential dangers they pose.

In "The Book of Little Black Lies," the Pierce family continues to grapple with the aftermath of the attack on Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and the revelation of Jennifer's powers. Jefferson tries to keep his family safe, but he's also dealing with the repercussions of his actions as Black Lightning - including a rift with his friend and ally Inspector Henderson (Damon Gupton).

Elsewhere, Gambi (James Remar) is still keeping secrets from the Pierces, but when his past comes back to haunt him, he's forced to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Tobias Whale continues to consolidate his power in Freeland, but he's not the only one with an agenda - a new villain emerges, threatening to upend the balance of power in the city.

As the title suggests, "The Book of Little Black Lies" is a tense episode full of deception and betrayal. With so many characters keeping secrets from each other, it's hard to know who to trust - and the consequences of those lies could have serious ramifications for the Pierce family and the city of Freeland as a whole.

Throughout the episode, the themes of family and loyalty are explored in depth. Jefferson is forced to confront his own shortcomings as a father and husband, while Jennifer grapples with the knowledge that her powers could put her loved ones in danger. Anissa, too, is struggling to come to terms with her own identity as the vigilante known as Thunder, and whether she's doing more harm than good.

At the same time, the new villain who emerges in this episode adds an exciting new layer to the show's mythology. Without giving too much away, this character is unlike any other on the show so far, and their presence could have far-reaching consequences for the series as a whole.

Overall, "The Book of Little Black Lies" is a standout episode that continues to raise the stakes for Black Lightning and his family. With tension at an all-time high and secrets being revealed left and right, this episode is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

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  • First Aired
    March 20, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (888)