Black Lightning The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha (Season 2, Episode 15)
TV-14
TV Episode | 41 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

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Black Lightning

The Book of the Apocalypse: Chapter One: The Alpha (Season 2, Episode 15)

TV-14

TV Episode | 41 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Tobias initiates the first step in selling his army of metas, Jeff sets down some ground rules to his daughters, and Lala and Lazarus have a chat.

Showrunner

Salim Akil

Director

Salim Akil

Writers

Tony Isabella (based on characters created for DC by: with) | Trevor Von Eeden (based on characters created for DC by) | Salim Akil (developed by) | Jan Nash (written by) & 2 more

Producers

Salim Akil | Adam Giaudrone | James Spies (produced by)

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

Arlan Jay Vetter (as Jay Vetter) (production design)

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 11, 2019

Release date

Mar 11, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 17 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
24 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)
Jordan Calloway Khalil Payne (credit only) Khalil Payne (credit only) See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
James Remar Peter Gambi Peter Gambi See fewer	Sex and the City: A Farewell (2004)
Bill Duke Agent Percy Odell Agent Percy Odell See fewer	Predator (1987)
William Catlett Lala Lala See fewer	Never Let Go (2024)
Kearran Giovanni Giselle Cutter Giselle Cutter See fewer	Major Crimes (2012)
Hosea Chanchez Marcus Bishop Marcus Bishop See fewer	The Game (2006)
Michael Wright Lazarus Prime Lazarus Prime See fewer	The Principal (1987)
Eric C. Lynch Councilman Kwame Parker (as Eric Lynch) Councilman Kwame Parker (as Eric Lynch) See fewer	Queen Sugar (2016)
Jennifer Riker Dr. Helga Jace Dr. Helga Jace See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
Brooke Ence Rebecca Jones Rebecca Jones See fewer	Wonder Woman (2017)
Derrick Lewis Darryl Robinson Darryl Robinson See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
Madison Bailey Wendy Hernandez Wendy Hernandez See fewer	Outer Banks (2020)
Esteban Cueto Joe Joe See fewer	xXx (2002)
Kiah Alexandria Clingman Young Woman Young Woman See fewer	The Resident (2018)
Jay Ayers Cape Guy (as Jeremy M. Ayers) Cape Guy (as Jeremy M. Ayers) See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
Joseph Steven Yang Old Man Old Man See fewer	G20
McDaniel Austin Odell's Agent (uncredited) Odell's Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Life in the Fastlane (2010)
Jason M. White Odell Agent (uncredited) Odell Agent (uncredited) See fewer	Red Eagle-1 (2025)