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Black Lightning
S2.E1
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The Book of Consequences: Chapter One: Rise of the Green Light Babies

  • Episode aired Oct 9, 2018
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
810
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Skye P. Marshall in Black Lightning (2018)
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After the Pierces survive Tobias's attack, the Garfield board considers a motion to shut down the school out of concern for the students' safety.After the Pierces survive Tobias's attack, the Garfield board considers a motion to shut down the school out of concern for the students' safety.After the Pierces survive Tobias's attack, the Garfield board considers a motion to shut down the school out of concern for the students' safety.

  • Director
    • Salim Akil
  • Writers
    • Tony Isabella
    • Trevor Von Eeden
    • Salim Akil
  • Stars
    • Cress Williams
    • China Anne McClain
    • Nafessa Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    810
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Salim Akil
    • Writers
      • Tony Isabella
      • Trevor Von Eeden
      • Salim Akil
    • Stars
      • Cress Williams
      • China Anne McClain
      • Nafessa Williams
    • 6User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cress Williams
    Cress Williams
    • Jefferson Pierce…
    China Anne McClain
    China Anne McClain
    • Jennifer Pierce
    Nafessa Williams
    Nafessa Williams
    • Anissa Pierce
    Christine Adams
    Christine Adams
    • Lynn Pierce
    Marvin Jones III
    Marvin Jones III
    • Tobias Whale
    • (as Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III)
    Damon Gupton
    Damon Gupton
    • Bill Henderson
    Jordan Calloway
    Jordan Calloway
    • Khalil Payne
    • (voice)
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Peter Gambi
    Robert Townsend
    Robert Townsend
    • Dr. Napier Frank
    Skye P. Marshall
    Skye P. Marshall
    • Kara Fowdy
    Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell
    • Reverend Jeremiah Holt
    Bill Duke
    Bill Duke
    • Agent Percy Odell
    Charlbi Dean
    Charlbi Dean
    • Syonide
    Kyanna Simone
    Kyanna Simone
    • Kiesha
    • (as Kyanna Simone Simpson)
    Myles Truitt
    Myles Truitt
    • Issa Williams
    Angela Rye
    • Angela Rye
    Benjamin Crump
    Benjamin Crump
    • Benjamin Crump
    • (as Benjamin L. Crump)
    Whitney Christopher
    Whitney Christopher
    • Rose Lawson
    • Director
      • Salim Akil
    • Writers
      • Tony Isabella
      • Trevor Von Eeden
      • Salim Akil
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    5dncorp

    Season Premire Sucked

    Lack of Continuity 1

    Season 1 Episode 13, Removal from Pods will kill them.

    Mask hiding Identity, Failure. 1

    Entertainment Value 4

    Depiction of Actual Racism of Americans of African Ancestry 6

    Depicts Americans of African Ancestry as Ignorant of continually Voting for Democrats as the Party of Slavery since 1607, Democratic Party's Implemented "Economic Slavery" Program since 1865. Democrats "Social Engineering" Programs implemented since 1940s including Democrat President FDR's authorizations of Experimentation on U.S. Citizens of African Ancestry, 1930s (Democrat President FDR) to 1972 the Tuskegee Syphilis Study.
    8frednickjr16

    Emotional, political, and fast paced

    Black lightning picks up where it left off as the consquenses from season one way heavy on black lightning and company. While the story is extremely fast paced it continues to bring racial tension policatial views into this superhero genre
    9tehuti79

    Off to a great start!!!!!

    The acting is at its best from everyone on the cast especially from Robert Townsend and Bill Duke. It's rare from any new series to have great acting stand out. The story picks up right where it left off from the first season and already I can tell it's going to be a great season.
    1melih99

    This is boring and bad

    The mother is always angry about everything! Am so tired of her and all the cringe scenes! Glad this is not part of arrowverse
    10romeovision2002

    Great second season opener!

    This was a great season 2 opening. There are a lot of haters trying to spoil the first authentic black superhero family that deals with with real political issues. If this were a superhero that was dealing lightly with "saving the day" with superficial topics then it probably would have a 9 or 10 overall rating. I'm here for this show continuing to break barriers in a modern era.

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    • Trivia
      Vinyl lettering above the door of Gambi's shop now claims "Since 1987." Last season it was "Since 1977," the year Black Lightening debuted in printed comics.
    • Goofs
      Lynn leaves for her drive with a visible burn from Jen. When she gets back there is no burn on her shoulder.
    • Soundtracks
      Redemption Song
      Written by Bob Marley

      Performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Artistry In Sound
      • Berlanti Productions
      • DC Entertainment
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      • 43m
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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