Black Lightning The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih (Season 3, Episode 2)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

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The Book of Occupation: Chapter Two: Maryam's Tasbih (Season 3, Episode 2)

TV-14

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

With Freeland under occupation, the Pierce family gets pulled in different directions; Jefferson and Lynn are at odds with each other; Jennifer feels powerless despite having powers.

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) | Charles Holland (written by) (as Charles D. Holland) | Lamont Magee (executive story editor)

Producers

Salim Akil | Jennifer Lence | James Spies (produced by)

Composer

Kurt Farquhar

Cinematographer

Fernando Reyes Allendes

Editor

Arman Tahmizyan

Production Designer

Arlan Jay Vetter (production design)

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 14, 2019

Release date

Oct 14, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 17 nominations

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34 cast members

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