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Black Lightning S1E2 — Lawanda: The Book of Hope

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Black Lightning•Season 1•Episode 2

Lawanda: The Book of Hope

7.2/10 · 1,535 votesJan 23, 201843 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears: Is Black Lightning back? Lynn Stewart, noticing the changes in the community, is also left wondering. While Jefferson Pierce struggles with his decision, Gambi urges him to take up the mantle

Directed byOz Scott

Written bySalim Akil

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Season 1 Episodes13

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Lawanda: The Book of Burial

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Equinox: The Book of Fate

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The Book of Little Black Lies

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Shadow of Death: The Book of War

Cast7

Cress Williams

Cress Williams

Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning

Nafessa Williams

Nafessa Williams

Anissa Pierce / Thunder / Blackbird

China Anne McClain

China Anne McClain

Jennifer Pierce / Lightning

Christine Adams

Christine Adams

Lynn Pierce

Marvin Jones III

Marvin Jones III

Tobias Whale

James Remar

James Remar

Peter Gambi

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Bill Henderson

Crew3

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Salim Akil

Writer

Oz Scott

Oz Scott

Director

Tito Tahan

Tito Tahan

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Episode Summary

"Lawanda: The Book of Hope" is episode 2 of Black Lightning season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,535 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Oz Scott and written by Salim Akil, it aired on January 23, 2018.

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