Discovers his temporary power-nullification ability and identifies the meta-human "Red" as the person who killed the mayor using magnetic powers.
In the Black Lightning episode (Season 4, Episode 8), Tobias Whale intensifies his campaign to systematically dismantle Jefferson Pierce's life and legacy. Plot Summary [S4E8] The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three
Anissa and Grace are stalked by a mysterious new assassin named Ishmael , who has studied their fighting styles and attacks them at a research facility while they investigate a secret meta-human "cure". Key Character Developments Key Character Developments Beyond the legal framing, Tobias
Beyond the legal framing, Tobias uses eminent domain to move in on Jefferson's childhood home to build a new hospital. He manipulates the situation by paying off the current tenant, Marcel Payton, to relocate, effectively overshadowing Jefferson's past altruism. She meets a new student, Uriah, who defends
Jennifer (now "JJ") attempts to return to school despite the public scandal surrounding her father. She meets a new student, Uriah, who defends Jefferson against online clout-seekers. However, Lynn's medical tests reveal that JJ's energy particles are unstable , raising questions about her true nature.
Newlyweds Anissa and Grace return to Freeland for a surprise welcome home party, which is abruptly interrupted when the FBI arrives with a search warrant. They charge Jefferson with embezzlement from Garfield High and freeze all his bank accounts.
Lynn and Gambi test a serum based on the powers of Tobias's meta-human subordinate, Val Seong. Gambi volunteers as a test subject and discovers he has gained the ability to nullify the powers of other metas nearby, including Jefferson and T.C..