The Book of Occupation is a story arc of the third season of Black Lightning.
Cast[edit | hide | hide all]
Main Cast[edit | hide]
- Cress Williams as Black Lightning (Jefferson Pierce)
- China Anne McClain as Lightning (Jennifer Pierce)
- Nafessa Williams as Thunder/Blackbird (Anissa Pierce)
- Christine Adams as Lynn Stewart
- Marvin "Krondon" Jones III as Tobias Whale
- Damon Gupton as Bill Henderson
- Jordan Calloway as Painkiller (Khalil Payne)
- James Remar as Peter Gambi
Recurring Cast[edit | hide]
- Bill Duke as Odell
- Warren "WAWA" Snipe as Thierry
- Chantal Thuy as Grace Choi
- Jahking Guillory as Brandon Marshall
- Adetinpo Thomas as Jamillah Olsen
- Justin Livingston as Cloaked Gambi
- Jasun Jabbar as Tavon Singley
- Taylor Polidore as Lisa
Episodes[edit | hide]
| Episode Title | Directed by | Story By | Teleplay By | Episode Airdate | |
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| The Book of Occupation: Chapter One: Birth of the Blackbird | Salim Akil | October 7, 2019 | |||
| We find Jefferson Pierce like never before, in the hands of the ASA with his wife Lynn as Agent Odell tightens his grip on the Pierce family, leaving Jennifer abandoned and Freeland without Black Lightning and Thunder. But Anissa secretly defies Odell in her alter ego as Blackbird with the able tactical and technical support of Gambi. | |||||
| The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih | Oz Scott | Charles D. Holland | October 14, 2019 | ||
| With Freeland under full-blown occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions. Jefferson and Lynn find themselves at odds with each other. Meanwhile, Anissa rebels as Blackbird while Jennifer feels powerless despite having powers. | |||||
| The Book of Occupation: Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream | Benny Boom | Pat Charles | October 21, 2019 | ||
| When Lynn learns that Jefferson brokered a deal with Agent Odell without consulting her first, it begins to put a strain on their relationship. Meanwhile, Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter. | |||||
| The Book of Occupation: Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros | Mary Lou Belli | Adam Giaudrone | October 28, 2019 | ||
| Jefferson faces new challenges due to the shocking state of Freeland. Lynn finds herself under intense pressure as she desperately tries to find a solution to the continuing crisis in Freeland. Meanwhile, Anissa continues her work at the clinic. Lastly, Jennifer finds her confidence shaken. | |||||
| The Book of Occupation: Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon | Robert Townsend | Brusta Brown & John Mitchell Todd | November 11, 2019 | ||
| Jefferson struggles with the effects on his family, leading to a decision with tragic consequences. Meanwhile, Anissa's identity is threatened. Lastly, Agent Odell takes an important step toward winning over Jennifer. | |||||
Gallery[edit | hide]
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The Book of Occupation -
Chapter One: Birth of the Blackbird -
Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih -
Chapter Three: Agent Odell's Pipe-Dream -
Chapter Four: Lynn's Ouroboros -
Chapter Five: Requiem for Tavon
