Black Lightning Shadow of Death: The Book of War (Season 1, Episode 13)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

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Black Lightning

Shadow of Death: The Book of War (Season 1, Episode 13)

TV-14

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

The aftermath of the showdown with Black Lightning leaves everyone reeling; Tobias gathers his forces.

Showrunner

Salim Akil

Director

Salim Akil

Writers

Tony Isabella (based on characters created for DC by) | Trevor Von Eeden (based on characters created for DC by) | Salim Akil (developed by) | Charles Holland (written by) (as Charles D. Holland)

Producers

Salim Akil | Bonnie Weis (produced by)

Composer

Kurt Farquhar

Cinematographers

Eduardo Enrique Mayén (as Eduardo Mayen) | Scott Peck

Editor

Marc Pollon

Casting Director

Victoria Thomas

Production Designer

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

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 17, 2018

Release date

Apr 17, 2018 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 17 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
25 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 Bill Henderson 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 (as Will Catlett) Lala (as Will Catlett) See fewer	Abigail (2024)
Charlbi Dean Syonide Syonide See fewer	Triangle of Sadness (2022)
Keith Arthur Bolden Alvin Pierce Alvin Pierce See fewer	Lovecraft Country (2020)
Crystal Lee Brown Desk Sergeant Desk Sergeant See fewer	The Good Lord Bird (2020)
Josh Henry Man in Lab Coat Man in Lab Coat See fewer	The Resident (2018)
Derrick LeMont Mr. Lewis Mr. Lewis See fewer	Being Mary Jane (2013)
Kaden Washington Lewis Young Jefferson Young Jefferson See fewer	Hap and Leonard (2016)
David Alexander Walter Rutledge Walter Rutledge See fewer	Ozark (2017)
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Leon Lamar Store Owner Store Owner See fewer	The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
Swift Rice Elevator Operator Elevator Operator See fewer	They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
Vernika Rowe Auntie Gina Auntie Gina See fewer	Black Lightning (2018)
Cal Johnson ASA Agent #1 (uncredited) ASA Agent #1 (uncredited) See fewer	Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
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