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Black Lightning - Season 1 Episode 02: Lawanda: The Book of Hope
A retired superhero is drawn back into his old lifestyle when his daughter seeks to serve justice to evil-doers. Based on the DC Comics series.
4 April 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
16 March 1956, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
11 May 1970, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
March 12, 2018
This episode alone racked up quite a body count, but I'm most interested to see how Jefferson's dynamic with the police evolves now that he's fully back as Black Lightning.March 12, 2018
One of the things I love most about Black Lightning is its humor.May 24, 2018
If this episode taught us anything it's that the show is undeniably concerned with tug and pull of love and heroism.March 09, 2018
"Lawanda: The Book of Hope" was a stellar follow-up to the show's successful series premiere. It's still fresh, exciting and shocking.August 15, 2018
Only two episodes in and Black Lightning is already establishing itself as one of the best superhero shows on TV. Its unapologetic blackness both celebrates and lectures the culture while never losing sight of its comic book origins.March 09, 2018
I am already loving the fact that Jefferson's best friend in real life is his enemy as a vigilante. Delicious comic book fun.March 12, 2018
The writing continues to keep the story grounded in real-world scenarios and the methodical development of the supporting cast is also worthy of praise.March 12, 2018
Lawanda: The Book of Hope was an encouraging second episode that shows Black Lightning's mature and complex look at family and responsibility. We need more of this please.August 27, 2018
It's Blaxploitation for the new millenium and I've ever seen anything quite like it.March 12, 2018
"LaWanda: The Book Of Hope" is a smart extension of the patient storytelling that defined the series premiere.