Black Lightning The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Season 3, Episode 6)
TV-14
TV Episode | 42 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

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The Book of Resistance: Chapter One: Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Season 3, Episode 6)

TV-14

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

Jefferson is torn between his loyalty to this family and his commitment to saving Freeland; Anissa's commitment to Grace deepens; Jennifer makes an interesting discovery.

Showrunner

Salim Akil

Director

Jeffrey W. Byrd (as Jeff Byrd)

Writers

Tony Isabella (based on characters created for DC by) | Trevor Von Eeden (based on characters created for DC by) | Salim Akil (developed by) | Lamont Magee (written by) (executive story editor)

Producers

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

Composer

Kurt Farquhar

Cinematographer

Fernando Reyes Allendes (as Fernando Reyes)

Editor

Caroline Ross

Casting Director

Victoria Thomas

Production Designer

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

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 18, 2019

Release date

Nov 18, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

1 win & 17 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
27 cast members

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