The finale of Black Lightning season 4 is almost here and the series finale trailer reveals Jennifer in the ionosphere, Chief Lopez using superpowers, and the resurrection of Jefferson Pierce.
This is it. The for the series finale of Black Lightning. To mark the occasion and increase anticipation, The CW has released the final trailer for Black Lightning and the final trailer for the Arrowverse series in general.
The previous episode ended with Tobias Whale killing Jefferson and sending a picture of his dead body to Jennifer’s phone. An image that Jennifer will never forget, she screamed in terror and dropped her phone.
This was a fittingly shocking way to end the show’s penultimate episode and increase anticipation for the upcoming series finale. Now, the trailer below reveals what happens to the Pierce family after Jefferson’s apparent “death”, as well as alluding to some of what else viewers can expect from the last episode.
The series finale’s synopsis teases that, after its four seasons “the game-changing, relevant and electrifying series comes to an end”, but just how will it bow out?
Watch Black Lightning season 4, episode 13 (series finale) promo trailer
The trailer starts with Jefferson talking to his father Alvin Pierce, suggesting that Jefferson really was killed by Tobias – who clearly wasn’t bluffing and made certain that his enemy was dead. Jefferson was defeated and you can see how bad he feels about that as he’s talking to his father. His dad tells him that what he’s feeling is shame and that Jefferson is the only person that can stop Tobias and “Get it done.”
"“To accomplish what you’ve never done, you have to use what you never have.” – Alvin Pierce"
This makes sense because Jefferson stopping Tobias is the only way this can end. The pair’s long rivalry started when Tobias killed Jefferson’s father. Tobias even acknowledged this in episode 12 by saying that he created Black Lightning. He’s right.
At the end of the trailer we see Tobias and Black Lightning fighting. Well, Black Lightning putting a beat down on Tobias. It’s only right that it finishes with Black Lightning taking him down. This has the potential to be the most emotional battle of the series.
The Pierce family goes after Tobias
Before the real fight can start, the Pierces are still reeling from Jefferson’s “death”. All them (including Gambi and T.C.) are looking for revenge. Jennifer claims that she should have killed Tobias when she had the chance, referring back to the Black Lightning season 1 finale. As they go after Tobias, however, it looks like they’re met by the Freeland Police – who use weapons that injures Anissa. Later, we see Gambi throw his hands in the air and surrender.
What does this mean? Will this season end with the death of Anissa or is she just injured and out of the fight? Will this blast cause her to lose her powers? That would certainly make her life easier when the fighting is all over because it would allow her to go back to living a normal life – something that Grace mentioned wanting in episode 11.
We also have Gambi to worry about. He surrenders to the police but that doesn’t keep him safe. Seeing the trailer, it looks like either he or Anissa could be in danger. If wither of those beloved Black Lightning characters were to die, it would undoubtedly lead to a more poignant response from viewers.
But what of the rest of the characters? Well, it wouldn’t be too unexpected if Jennifer became the new Black Lightning. T.C. could then take over as Black Lightning’s tech guru.
Tobias Whale and Ana Lopez
Last, but certainly not least, we have the antagonists of this season: Tobias Whale and Chief Ana Lopez. Tobias is seen giving a speech about how the old ways of Freeland are gone, saying all of the catchy phrases that he knows the people want to hear so that he can continue to receive their support – all while knowing that he’s responsible for most of the carnage that has happened in their city. Of course, he’s saying it with his classic smile that hides a sinister plot.
Part of the damage that could happen to Freeland will be due to the meta-serum Tobias gave Chief Ana Lopez. We see in the trailer that she’s using powers to destroy things. She’s most likely trying to draw out Lightning for a fight. The irony is that she’s gone after metahumans because they inadvertently killed her family. Now, she’s being reckless with power. This will most likely conclude with her giving herself up to the authorities or leaving the city altogether.
All of this and we haven’t even discussed the possible return of Lala, Destiny, and who knows who else. This is the final episode of the series, after all. We may even get a Lady Eve sighting, right? And, what happens when Tobias finds out that it wasn’t Black Lightning who killed his sister? Will he care or will he realize his vendetta was all for nothing? This episode has all of the ingredients to be the very best of the series.
The Black Lightning series finale premieres on The CW on May 24, 2021.
What did you think of the Black Lightning season 4 trailer? Did it get you pumped for the series finale? Is there something you think will happen or want to see in the last episode of the series? Let us know in the comments below.