Academy Award winner Rami Malek returns as SIMON ITANI, a small-town, radio DJ. fighting to protect his family and community after the power grid goes down nationwide. This season also stars Aja Naomi King as WREN FOSTER, a mysterious family friend...but can she be trusted? What truths remain to be uncovered about the origins of this blackout? Blackout was created by Scott Conroy. Blackout Season 2 was written by Jeremy Novick, and directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz and Jeremy Novick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices