Black Lightning — Season 1, Episode 2: Lawanda: The Book of Hope

Episode synopsis

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 once more and return to life as Black Lightning. Anissa and Jennifer try to deal with the aftermath of their jolting experience.

About Black Lightning

Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Resurrection
• E3Lawanda: The Book of Burial
• E4Black Jesus
• E5And Then the Devil Brought the Plague: The Book of Green Light
• E6Three Sevens: The Book of Thunder
• E7Equinox: The Book of Fate
• E8The Book of Revelations
• E9The Book of Little Black Lies
• E10Sins of the Father: The Book of Redemption
• E11Black Jesus: The Book of Crucifixion
• E12The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain
• E13Shadow of Death: The Book of War