Black Lightning The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

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Black Lightning

The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain (Season 1, Episode 12)

TV-14

TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Tobias returns to Freeland and is tasked to capture Black Lightning; after a battle of epic proportions, Anissa and Jennifer provide surprising aid.

Showrunner

Salim Akil

Director

Oz Scott

Writers

Tony Isabella (based on characters created for DC by) | Trevor Von Eeden (based on characters created for DC by) | Salim Akil (developed by) | Jan Nash (teleplay by) (story by) | Adam Giaudrone (story by)

Composer

Kurt Farquhar

Cinematographer

Eduardo Enrique Mayén

Editor

Arman Tahmizyan

Production Designer

Arlan Jay Vetter (production design)

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 10, 2018

Release date

Apr 10, 2018 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 17 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Cress Williams Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
China Anne McClain Jennifer Pierce Jennifer Pierce See fewer	Hubie Halloween (2020)
Nafessa Williams Anissa Pierce / Thunder Anissa Pierce / Thunder See fewer	Black and Blue (I) (2019)
Christine Adams Lynn Pierce Lynn Pierce See fewer	Batman Begins (2005)
Marvin Jones III Tobias Whale (as Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III) Tobias Whale (as Marvin 'Krondon' Jones III) See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
Damon Gupton Bill Henderson (credit only) Bill Henderson (credit only) See fewer	Bates Motel (2013)
James Remar Peter Gambi Peter Gambi See fewer	Sex and the City: A Farewell (2004)
Gregg Henry Martin Proctor Martin Proctor See fewer	Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Jordan Calloway Khalil Payne Khalil Payne See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
William Catlett Lala Lala See fewer	Never Let Go (2024)
Skye P. Marshall Kara Fowdy Kara Fowdy See fewer	Matlock (2024)
Charlbi Dean Syonide Syonide See fewer	Triangle of Sadness (2022)
Morgan Brown Thomas Hidalgo Thomas Hidalgo See fewer	Baby Driver (2017)
Alphonso A'Qen-Aten Jackson Lieutenant / Slim Lieutenant / Slim See fewer	Last Seen Alive (2022)
Richard Marrero Dwayne Dwayne See fewer	Transporter 2 (2005)
Yolanda T. Ross Nichelle Payne Nichelle Payne See fewer	Lace (2021)
Aleia Kristene High School Student (uncredited) High School Student (uncredited) See fewer	72 Hours (2018)
Jerry White Jr. Briefcase Man (uncredited) Briefcase Man (uncredited) See fewer	Heartstorm (2025)