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As the countdown before the season finale begins, the CW Network continues the high-stakes action of their latest superhero drama Black Lightning, starring Cress Williams, with Episode 11: Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion. After being away in exile, Black Lightning has to face the secrets of his past in order to protect his city and his family.

Recovering from his wounds, Peter Gambi (James Remar) offers guidance to Anissa (Nafessa Williams). Even with the best training, the only thing she has left is to trust her instincts. While Jefferson’s assistant Kara (Skye P. Marshall) gives the police a lead, Anissa argues with her father over forgiving Gambi, especially with ASA coming after them.

At a hi-tech lab, one of the kidnapped prisoners ends up dead. After Jennifer (China Anne McClain) and Anissa head back to class, Jefferson holds a class session when the police suddenly show up. Everyone in the school watch as the cops sneak a stash of Green Light into Jefferson’s car.

A white police officer pulls out is gun when Jefferson is about to resist arrest. Jefferson tries to calm down Jefferson and stop her from unleashing her powers against the police. As the students hold a protest against the police, Jefferson jumps in and prevents Anissa from using her powers.

Find out whose bout to catch those hands from Jen ? on tonight’s new episode of #BlackLightning #Getlit pic.twitter.com/zEfd9HOYZ7 — China Anne McClain (@chinamcclain) April 3, 2018

While Inspector Henderson (Damon Gupton) defends Jefferson’s honor, Kara hacks into Jefferson’s files in his computer and sends a message to her bosses.Jefferson holds back on using his powers, even as the crooked guards beat him around. Humiliated and stripped of his clothing, Jefferson’s struggles to keep his powers inside.

At the precinct, Henderson tries to keep Lynn (Christine Adams) strong. Instead of fighting them and proving their suspicions, Gambi and Anissa have to prove to the ASA that Jefferson isn’t Black Lightning.Doing his job, Henderson makes connections to Jefferson’s history with the 100 and Lala.

As news breaks about Jefferson’s arrest, the citizens of Freedomland are divided over whether the turn of events holds any truth. Henderson reveals to Lynn that National Security has taken over the case. With the stakes raised, Gambi and Anisssa have to speed up their work on a dangerous prototype.

Lynn explains to Jennifer that superpowers cannot solver everything. Jennifer bursts into tears, worrying that her father will never come home. With the ASA approaching, Henderson wants to help Jefferson, even though his best friend is withholding the truth. Still doing his job, Henderson finds the hidden money and gets the corrupt cop to squeal.

Enacting their plan using holograms, Thunder and Black Lightning run across the streets as everyone stares. The crowd cheers and applaud Thunder and Black Lightning chasing after the speeding van. Though Kara tries to work against her bosses, they won’t listen to her.

While Jefferson is being released, Henderson arrests the dirty cop. Jefferson returns home to his family and embraces them. Jefferson welcomes Gambi back to his home and asks to his help to find the kidnapped children.

It’s time to show the world what they can do! Get caught up before tomorrow’s new episode: https://t.co/m636oVz42g #BlackLightning pic.twitter.com/LWUMcffX6L — Black Lightning (@blacklightning) April 2, 2018

Henderson announces himself as Deputy Chief when the Pierce family eat pizza with a reunited Gambi.

With two episodes left, Black Lightning continues Tuesdays at 9pm on The CW.

By Jorge Solis

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