Season 1 – Lanterns

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Season 1 – Lanterns

Aug 2026

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Based on the DC comic "Green Lantern," drama series "Lanterns" follows new recruit John Stewart and "Lantern" legend Hal Jordan. These two intergalactic cops are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. In association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, the HBO series provides a fresh live action take on the popular universe and its characters. Emmy nominee Chris Mundy serves as showrunner and executive producer for this original detective story.

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Critics Consensus

Lanterns lights the way to a controlled and fantastical escape, in which Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre bring audiences into their world of wonder through fearless performances, grounded writing, and charismatic chemistry.

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Tempering superhero spectacle with prestige drama, Lanterns is a well-written mystery that shines thanks to the magnetic alchemy between Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.

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Eric Deggans

NPR

Oct 8, 2026

The result is a show relatable and compelling for people who aren't comic book fans -- real drama, unfolding over eight episodes of high-quality television.

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Melanie McFarland

Salon.com

Aug 25, 2026

The world of “Lanterns” prefers to be bracingly honest about our false assumptions about heroism and whether the people we deem to be noble really are... That is what makes a Lantern a hero, and this adaptation one of the best of its kind in a long time.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

Aug 21, 2026

3/4

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre go way beyond the call of comic-book duty to bring humanity to the usual alien mashup. Much appreciated.

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Fico Cangiano

CineXpress

3 days ago

4/5

Full of origin stories, whodunit mysteries & a great introduction to this area of the DC universe, Lanterns is one of the best live-action superhero TV series I've ever seen. Plus, Chandler & Pierre are top-tier casting. [Full review in Spanish]

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Adam Hlavac

Heroes Reforged (YouTube)

Oct 9, 2026

From the moment it starts to the moment it ends, Lanterns is driven by character and story. The spectacle is part of its DNA, but at its core, it’s about Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and their relationship.

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Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

The Hindu

Oct 8, 2026

What [Lanterns] does possess is a warmer, more immediately accessible entertainment value in watching its characters bounce off one another...

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Robin J

@RMJ70 14 hrs ago

I don’t get the hate. The story was very entertaining, the acting incredible and the characters were true to the spirit of the comics. This was the first time in a long while that I made a point to watch the show each week right when the episodes premiered.

Eric A

@kracket1 16 hrs ago

Does it have to be so boring?

Aldo M

@aldo005 17 hrs ago

Production was really good and the genre style is one of my favorites but I can't go past the fact that both characters, Hal and John were ruined and don't reflect their comic personalities. I'm tired of seeing superheroes turned into villains in movies and shows, not saying superheroes should be perfect, but this fad has gone too far.

Jaydeep D

@RT42213600 18 hrs ago

It’s worth a watch. I have never seen or read any Green Latern stuff. The show felt grounded. The actors justified the roles. The ending felt a bit unresolved.

Angel V

@RT83906474 18 hrs ago

Absolutely loved Lanterns! The twists kept us guessing, and I really enjoyed the grounded detective-style approach to the story. Kyle Chandler does an amazing job as Hal Jordan, and Aaron Pierre is just as great as John Stewart. We were glued to our TV the entire time! If DC keeps putting out shows like this, they’re definitely heading in the right direction. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

Lanterns S

@Lanternssucks 19 hrs ago

A wannabe show of something else the comic never tried to be at all, Spitting in the face of fans this was meant for.

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Geeta Vasant Patel

Director

Alik Sakharov

Director

James Hawes

Director

Stephen Williams

Director

Aaron Pierre

John Stewart

Kyle Chandler

Hal Jordan

Episode 1

Aired Aug 16, 2026

Pilot

After a fatal shooting, Green Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart set out to prove it was an extraterrestrial event.

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Episode 2

Aired Aug 23, 2026

Trust Fall

Green Lantern Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart investigate a deadly shooting to prove an alien force was involved.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 30, 2026

OutKast

John's parents train him to become the perfect candidate for the next Green Lantern. However, as John trains under Hal, he is disillusioned by Hal's teachings.

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Episode 4

Aired Sep 6, 2026

The Weenie

Hal and John press forward with their investigation into Manhunter's true identity. The Guardians grow restless in their efforts to replace Hal.

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Episode 5

Aired Sep 13, 2026

Lights Out

Rushville mobilizes to confront an escalating threat; later, Hal risks everything to eliminate the Manhunter when John is cornered into an impossible choice.

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Episode 6

Aired Sep 20, 2026

Bad Optics⁩

As John tries to move forward, the mysteries of Rushville refuse to let him go.

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Episode 7

Aired Sep 27, 2026

The Jordan Boys' Legacy⁩

John and Hal reluctantly team up to solve a pressing murder – and find themselves on another planet.

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Episode 8

Aired Oct 4, 2026

Dirt and Stars

As John continues his search for the killer, a new discovery emerges.

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