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Black Lightning S2E15 — The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha
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Black Lightning•Season 2•Episode 15

The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha

6.7/10 · 595 votesMar 11, 201942 min

Ranked #12 of 16 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Lynn counsels former pod kid, Wendy, in how to live in a world that's new to her but the fate of the other pod kids remains in doubt. Meanwhile, Anissa figures out Grace's secret. Lastly, Jefferson tries to install a superhero code for his metahuman

Directed bySalim Akil
Written byJan Nash
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Cast8

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

Jordan Calloway

Jordan Calloway

Khalil Payne / Painkiller

Damon Gupton

Damon Gupton

Bill Henderson

Crew2

S

Salim Akil

Director

J

Jan Nash

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha" is episode 15 of Black Lightning season 2. It scored 6.7/10 from 595 votes, ranking #12 of 16 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Salim Akil and written by Jan Nash, it aired on March 11, 2019.

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