Black lightning s series premiere introduced the multilayered menace of big bad tobias whale, and it took him zero time to prove himself an unpredictable foe. The second episode of cws black lightning dropped last night from creators salim akil and mara brock akil starring cress williams, china. Lynn stewart christine adams, noticing the changes in the community, is also left wondering. Alvin pierce choked to death on shredded paper by tobias whale. How black lightnings shocking death will affect things. Watch black lightning episodes online season 1 2018. Three strong episodes in, and i feel black lightning has kicked the other dc superhero shows on the cw to the curb. Black lightning is a 2018 superhero television series aired by the cw, based upon the dc comics character of the same name jefferson pierce cress williams was once black lightning, the only hero his community had to protect them from a criminal gang known as the 100. Jan 17, 2018 black lightning big bad tobias whale marvin krondon jones iii only made a brief appearance toward the end of the first episode, but he will begin to play a more prominent role as the season progresses as the trailer for the book of hope suggests. Jefferson is moaning in agony in bed, with lightning coursing through his veins. The book of hope vote in our polls and see certain blind wave videos early.
Black lightning tv show the book of hope trailer screen rant. As the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears. His eldest daughter anissa is arrested by the freeland police department for protesting. As the father of two daughters and principal of a high school that also serves as a safe haven in a neighborhood overrun by violence, he is a hero to his community. Book of hope, which picks up in the immediate aftermath of the resurrection of black lightning which everyone is talking and thinking about it. The book of hope airs on january 23, and you can see the trailer below.
Who wouldve thunk it that id prefer black lightning to luke cage, and yet i do, never mind that bl basically ripped off cages plunging neckline costume. Black lightning is the cws latest dc comics tv adaptation, but exists separate from the rest of the shared multiverse that green arrow, the flash, supergirl, and the legends of. You can watch the trailer in the space above, then read the synopsis for the episode below. Gambi urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as black lightning. This is the question jefferson cress williams faces in lawanda. Back at the pierce house, lynn asks if jefferson is still gonna be black lightning and when he says yes, she walks out. Jan 16, 2018 following tonights black lightning series premiere the cw aired a trailer for the second episode of the show. The book of hope, the second episode of black lightning s first season. The book of hope is the second episode of the first season of black lightning, and the second episode overall. Following tonights black lightning series premiere the cw aired a trailer for the second episode of the show.
While the answer might seem obviousin the nine years since black lightnings retirement, freeland has fallen back into a cycle of violence and corruptionits not so clearcut for the man in question, or for his exwife, for that matter. Jan 24, 2018 so far black lightnings powers have only been shown in spurts, adding to the satisfaction of the payoff. Black lightning escapes off the balcony, and thats that. The book of hope is the second episode of the first season of black lightning, and. The book of hope is the second episode of season one of the superhero fantasy television series black lightning. Watch full episodes of black lightning free on the cw. Jefferson pierce is the former hero known as black lightning.
Jan 17, 2018 after black lightning s epic premiere, the racially and socially charged story continues with episode 2, lawanda. Jan 24, 2018 eric and aaron react to and discuss season 1 episode 2 of black lightning lawanda. With a sample size of two, its safe to say that black lightning has the best soundtrack of any cw show, and probably one of the best in all of television. The book of hope posted on january 25, 2018 by nina perez in black lightning s1, featured 17 comments. While jefferson pierce struggles with his decision, gambi urges him to take up the mantle once more, while lynn urges the opposite.
Book of hope, which picks up in the immediate aftermath of the resurrection of black lightning which everyone is talking and thinking about. Episodes of black lightning tv series images from black lightning tv series gallery for the black lightning tv series series. Eric and aaron react to and discuss season 1 episode 2 of black lightning lawanda. Jefferson pierce cress williams is officially back in the superhero game in the trailer for the black lightning tv shows next episode, the book of hope. The book of hope season 1 episode 2 sneak peek is he back. The police finally have evidence to use against lala with lawandas video so thats done. Jan 24, 2018 as the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears. The book of hope this weeks black lightning, lawanda. The book of hope as the community struggles with the violence surrounding them, a glimmer of hope appears. The book of hope, surpassed the series premiere in terms of world building, depth, shock, suspense, and even the body count. Damon gupton as inspector henderson in the black lightning episode lawanda. She runs to his side, comforting him and reminding him that hes getting too old for the.
Will shot in the back of the head by lala lawanda white shot multiple times by lala. The book of hope is a brilliant followup to a confident series premiere, using smallscale storytelling to expand this world and complicate the revival of black lightning. The book of hope was an encouraging second episode that shows black lightning s mature and complex look at family and responsibility. While the answer might seem obviousin the nine years since black lightning s retirement, freeland has fallen back into a cycle of violence and corruptionits not so clearcut for the man in question, or for his exwife, for that matter. Black lightning is an american superhero television drama series, developed by salim akil, that premiered on the cw on january 16, 2018. The book of hope, a wellcrafted followup to last weeks premiere. It first aired on the cw network on tuesday, january 23rd. Gifted with the superhuman power to harness and control electricity, he keeps his hometown safe as the masked vigilante black lightning.
A glimmer of hope appears in the community that black. Lynn stewart, noticing the changes in the community, is. A glimmer of hope appears in the community that black lightning is back to combat the violence. Anyway, after beating the daylights out of lala, black lightning absconds as the police arrive. Black lightning is back in the book of hope trailer. Theres a new black superhero starring on network television. James remar urges him to take up the mantle once more and return to life as black lightning.
On black lightning season 1 episode 2, jefferson continued to try and keep the mean streets of freeland safe from the 100, and it paved the way for him to suit up once again. The book of hope, jefferson, lynn, and gambi disagree on whether jefferson should come out of retirement. The book of hope is another great outing for black lightning. I bust out the desktop verson of shazam and leave it active for the whole hour as it vacuums up the names of songs past and present. Black lightning is a liveaction superhero series that airs on cw and is the only one of their six superhero series to not be connected to the arrowverse though characters have been confirmed to appear in the upcoming crossover, crisis on infinite earths. Jan 05, 2018 the second episode of black lightning is called lawanda. The book of hope released by dc comics on january 23, 2018. The season was produced by berlanti productions, akil productions, warner bros. Last week was the premiere of the extremely promising black lightning bl, the story of jefferson pierce and his efforts to save his community and keep his family safe. The book of hope season 1 episode 2 inside is he back.
Black lightning asks what a real hero fights for in. The book of hope is the second episode in the first season of black lightning. Black lightning season 1 episode 2 rotten tomatoes. The writing continues to keep the story grounded in realworld scenarios and the methodical development of the. Jan 23, 2018 all 8 songs featured in black lightning season 1 episode 2. The book of hope, the duality of the concept of perception and fear drives jefferson to make a decision which may cost him the one thing that matters to him the most. The book of hope, surpassed the series premiere in terms of world building, depth.
Jefferson and his younger daughter, jennifer, collect anissa from the police station and head to a gala. The writing continues to keep the story grounded in realworld scenarios and the methodical development of the supporting. It was directed by oz scott with a teleplay written by salim akil. You can find a description for black lightning episode 2 below. This week, his buttkicking is paced by some soul as freelands populace cooly cheers him on. The book of hope tv episode 2018 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lynn stewart, noticing the changes in the community, is also left wondering.
The second episode of black lightning is called lawanda. Jefferson pierce struggles to decide whether to bring back black lightning full time. Regardless of what lynn thinks now, or what it may cost him, he tells the love of his life that black lightning is back in lawanda. Tracey bonner as lawanda and cress williams as jefferson pierce photo. Jefferson, lynn, and gambi disagree on whether jefferson should come out of retirement. Luckily, thanks to lawandas phone, the police have everything they need to put lala away. Black lightning proves its got the legs to be a great show, building on the emotional momentum from its pilot. Black lightning expands its scope, and challenges jefferson. The book of hope branches the show into 3 stories following the main characters of jefferson and his exwife. He goes into the bathroom and collapses on the floor, soon waking lynn. Jan 24, 2018 damon gupton as inspector henderson in the black lightning episode lawanda. Tobias sows chaos in the city as he goes after black lightning s power source, and jennifer seeks redemption after a mission gone awry.
The book of hope vote in our polls and see certain blind wave videos ear. In the series premiere, jefferson pierce cress williams, a high school. Jefferson pierce cress williams is officially back in the superhero game in the trailer for the black lighting tv shows next episode, the book of hope. With cress williams, china anne mcclain, nafessa williams, christine adams. Jefferson pierce, a retired superhero and high school principal, is brought back into action as black lightning when a gang led by the man. The resurrection is the first episode of the first season of black lightning, and the first episode overall. The book of hope 12318 loving the show so far, but as someone who grew up on much of the music on the soundtrack, i think its overused to the point of being grating. In the pilot, we learned about jefferson pierces current life, as well as his past as the hero black lightning.
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