Black Lightning Season 1 Episode 2
Black Lightning
Season 1

Ep 2. LaWanda: The Book of Hope

  • TV-NR
  • January 23, 2018
  • 42 min
  • 7.2  (1,414)

As the second episode of season one of Black Lightning, "LaWanda: The Book of Hope" continues the story of Jefferson Pierce as he navigates his dual life as a high school principal and a superhero. In this episode, tensions continue to rise in Freeland as the community rallies around the death of LaWanda White, a mother who was killed in police custody.

Meanwhile, Jefferson's daughters, Anissa and Jennifer, are struggling to deal with the aftermath of the shooting that occurred at their school. Anissa, in particular, is feeling disillusioned with the justice system and begins to explore other ways to make a difference, while Jennifer is struggling to come to terms with her own powers.

In the midst of all of this, Jefferson is called back into action as Black Lightning when a dangerous gang makes a move against one of his former students. As he fights to protect the community, he must also grapple with the weight of his own responsibilities and the toll that being a superhero takes on his personal life.

Throughout the episode, we see the various characters grappling with their own sense of powerlessness in the face of systemic oppression and violence. LaWanda's death has rocked the community to its core, and many are beginning to realize that change is unlikely to come from the outside.

At the same time, we see the limits of even Black Lightning's power as he struggles to protect those he cares about from harm. The show does an excellent job of exploring these themes without feeling preachy or heavy-handed, and the result is a compelling and thought-provoking hour of television.

Overall, "LaWanda: The Book of Hope" is a powerful and moving episode that explores the impact of systemic oppression and violence on the people of Freeland. It's a testament to the show's excellent writing and acting that it manages to tackle such weighty themes while still delivering plenty of superhero action and suspense.

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Black Lightning, Season 1 Episode 2, is available to watch and stream on The CW. You can also buy, rent Black Lightning on demand at Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    January 23, 2018
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (1,414)