LaWanda: The Book of Hope
- Episode aired Jan 23, 2018
- TV-14
- 43m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
A glimmer of hope appears in the community that Black Lightning is back to combat the violence.A glimmer of hope appears in the community that Black Lightning is back to combat the violence.A glimmer of hope appears in the community that Black Lightning is back to combat the violence.
Marvin Jones III
- Tobias Whale
- (as Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III)
Charlbi Dean
- Syonide
- (as Charrlbi Dean)
Kyanna Simone
- Kiesha
- (as Kyanna Simone Simpson)
Caleb T. Thomas
- Malik
- (as Caleb Thomas)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe actor that plays Reverend Holt is also the voice actor for Big Smoke in GTA San Andreas
- GoofsWhile in bed with her girlfriend, Anissa's hand jumps between her girlfriend's face and behind her head, depending on the camera angle.
- Quotes
Jefferson Pierce: Don't mistake my patience for weakness, boy.
- SoundtracksSimply Beautiful
Written and Performed by Al Green
Featured review
Excellent Second Episode!
When it comes to television shows, it is important for them to have a strong second episode. The pilot of course is the hook, but viewers can be lost if they are unimpressed with the pilot's follow-up. Luckily for Black Lightning, "LaWanda: A Book of Hope" is an episode that impresses. The series continues to be grounded in real-life situations such as gang violence and police brutality. This episode asks a particularly important question. Is Black Lightning back? Jefferson Pierce spends the episode struggling with himself the importance of his decision. Yes, he needed Black Lightning in the pilot to save his two daughters, but his appearance gives hope to the community.
Not only is Jefferson wondering if he should come back or not under his superhero identity, so is his ex-wife. Lynn left him because she couldn't take the pain he suffered during the first go-around. Jefferson, if he has any hopes of reconciliation with her, needs to consider. Gambi, however, urges Jefferson to become Black Lightning once again. After the events of the last episode, where Anissa and Jennifer had to be rescued, the community is wondering why them? Sure, the middle-class black family with connections may be safe. What about the poor folks, as asked during the assembly scene? Tobias Whale is seen more here. He is angry with Lala for bringing back Black Lightning to the scene, and he may have something painful in store for Lala.
Overall, this is a very strong episode. The characters are expanded. We learn more about the relationships, especially from the daughters. Anissa actually likes other girls and Jennifer is being wooed by a seemingly gentleman named Khalil Payne (Jordan Calloway). But they are not safe from Lala, as he sends a kid with a water gun to the Pierce's house. Also, Tobias has a cool sidekick. Her name is Syonide. The decision has been made. I think we are about to see more of Black Lightning around.
My Grade: A-
Not only is Jefferson wondering if he should come back or not under his superhero identity, so is his ex-wife. Lynn left him because she couldn't take the pain he suffered during the first go-around. Jefferson, if he has any hopes of reconciliation with her, needs to consider. Gambi, however, urges Jefferson to become Black Lightning once again. After the events of the last episode, where Anissa and Jennifer had to be rescued, the community is wondering why them? Sure, the middle-class black family with connections may be safe. What about the poor folks, as asked during the assembly scene? Tobias Whale is seen more here. He is angry with Lala for bringing back Black Lightning to the scene, and he may have something painful in store for Lala.
Overall, this is a very strong episode. The characters are expanded. We learn more about the relationships, especially from the daughters. Anissa actually likes other girls and Jennifer is being wooed by a seemingly gentleman named Khalil Payne (Jordan Calloway). But they are not safe from Lala, as he sends a kid with a water gun to the Pierce's house. Also, Tobias has a cool sidekick. Her name is Syonide. The decision has been made. I think we are about to see more of Black Lightning around.
My Grade: A-
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- May 5, 2020
Details
- Runtime43 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD
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