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The first season of Lanterns wrapped up recently, and in our opinion, in a pretty satisfactory fashion. Despite all odds, this grounded take on DC’s Green Lantern mythology worked, anchored by two incredible performances by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Gaming / October 6

Lanterns Season 1 Nearly Featured Green Lantern Corps Members

The season finale of “Lanterns” nearly featured an army of Green Lantern Corps members defending Rushville from the encroaching darkness, according to co-creator Chris Mundy.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / October 5

'Never Say Never' — ‘Lanterns’ Showrunner Chris Mundy Teases Hal Jordan’s DCU Future

The Lanterns finale may have closed the book on Kyle Chandler’s Hal Jordan, but showrunner Chris Mundy is refusing to slam it shut completely. Mundy has teased that Hal could still have a future in the DCU, even after the series gave his story a definitive emotional ending.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 5

‘Lanterns’ Finale Shocker: Who Really Killed Hal Jordan?

The finale is upon us, and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) is still trying to uncover who murdered Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler). But the investigation has taken a wild turn, sending John and Hal’s Halogram to another planet, where an escaped Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) is waiting — and he may have some answers about what really happened to Hal.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 4

What really happened to Hal Jordan on 'Lanterns'?

The first episode of Lanterns left us with a central mystery for in both 2016 and 2026. Naturally, like any good True Detective-inspired series, the earlier plot informed the later plot.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / October 2

Will There Be a ‘Lanterns’ Season 2?

With Lanterns nearing the end of its first season, one big question is already looming: Will there be a Season 2? The Season 1 finale airs Sunday, October 4, on HBO and streams on HBO Max, bringing the first chapter of the Green Lantern drama to a close.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / September 29

'I Think He’s Wonderful, Actually'- Josh Brolin’s Verdict on Kyle Chandler Playing Hal Jordan in 'Lanterns' Resurfaces

Kyle Chandler's portrayal of Hal Jordan in HBO's Lanterns has received widespread praise from critics and audiences, with the actor bringing cocky panache to the character that draws viewers into Green Lantern mythology.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 27

‘Lanterns’: What Really Happened to Hal Jordan? His Family History Raises New Questions

The penultimate episode of Lanterns digs deep into Hal Jordan’s (Kyle Chandler) past while John Stewart’s (Aaron Pierre) investigation into his murder leads to one very unexpected discovery, a dark journey into generational trauma, and a familiar Green Lantern enemy.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 27

'Lanterns' might have introduced an infamous planet from DC lore

In episode seven of Lanterns, we learned that Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) was hiding a cosmic portal in his storage facility in Rushville. John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and the Halogram venture inside it, emerging on the other side and finding themselves on a desolate world.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 22

'Lanterns' is so good, it silenced my inner comic nerd complaints

Lanterns on HBO Max turned into the surprise hit of the year, and coming at a crucial moment for DC Studios. It’s one of the highest-rated comic book series in HBO’s history, and has received glowing reviews almost across the board.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 14

Why did John Stewart reject the Power Ring in 'Lanterns'?

The main storytelling thrust of Lanterns thus far has been the lifelong journey of John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) toward inheriting the Green Lantern power ring that belongs to veteran Green Lantern, Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler).

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 6

‘Lanterns’ Episode 4 Ending Explained: Who Is the Manhunter? The Truth is Revealed

After last week’s Lanterns episode that gave us the “why” of John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), fans now dip back into the central mystery of the show. As Hal (Kyle Chandler) visits an old “friend,” the Guardians give John his marching orders: Take the ring, become the new Green Lantern, remove Hal.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 28

Kyle Chandler Gets Candid About Iconic 'Wolf of Wall Street' Yacht Scene with Leonardo DiCaprio

The Wolf of Wall Street is packed with moments that have become part of movie history, from Matthew McConaughey’s chest-thumping lunch scene to Jordan Belfort’s increasingly outrageous exploits.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 24

'Green Lantern's Guardians of the Universe, explained

The MCU might have the Guardians of the Galaxy, but the DCU has the Guardians of the Universe. These ancient immortal aliens are the beings who oversee the Green Lantern Corps, the intergalactic police force that protects the universe.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 24

'Lanterns' cast talks grounding the Sci-Fi in reality

Lanterns on HBO is a certified hit, garnering rave reviews from fans and critics alike. And its debut episode has become one of HBO Max’s biggest series debuts ever.

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / August 14

'Lanterns' review: A light in the blackest night

After a stretch where it seemed like every comic book character had a great chance of getting their own television show, the era of superhero television is looking bleaker than it has in years.

Green Lantern: A Brief History of TV’s 3-1/2 Previous Takes Ahead of ‘Lanterns’ Premiere

‘Lanterns’ Boss Explains the ‘Human Story’ That Powers the Alien Cop Drama

Meet the Cast of HBO’s ‘Lanterns,’ Based on DC’s Green Lantern Comics

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 14

'Lanterns' is a welcome change of pace for Superhero TV (review)

DC Studios head James Gunn promised that each of the projects released by the studio would have its own flavor and feel. However, the recently released Supergirl felt very much in the Gunn sensibility, leading many to wonder if DC’s third live-action project, HBO’s Lanterns, would be more of the same.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / January 5

New trailer released for Matt Damon, Ben Affleck’s ‘The Rip;’ When will it debut on Netflix?

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have not only been friends for decades, the two have teamed up on several film and production projects. Their latest work will debut on Netflix soon.

The 20 most iconic opening movie lines

Entertainment News / Agents of Fandom / January 2

Ranking the 10 most anticipated TV shows of 2026

2025 was a banner year for television. Producing new hit series such as The Pitt, Paradise, Pluribus, It: Welcome to Derry, and stellar follow-up seasons from incredible projects like Severance, Invincible, Stranger Things, and Andor, to name a few.

The biggest surprising and disappointing movies and TV shows from 2025

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 29

'Lanters' showrunner says series is a 'buddy cop' show with superheroes

Now that Superman and Peacemaker are behind us, the next big DCU project is Lanterns on HBO Max.

Comic Book Legend Jack Kirby May Get a NY Street Named for Him

DC Finally Let’s Wonder Woman Embrace Her Dark Side — and Fans Are Excited Over It

Top Comics This Week: October 29, 2025

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2025

'Anniversary' trailer: Phoebe Dynevor is messing with Diane Lane's family

Lionsgate has released the official trailer for Anniversary, starring Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Madeline Brewer, Zoey Deutch, Phoebe Dynevor, Mckenna Grace, Daryl McCormack, and Dylan O’Brien.

25 movie thrillers that are worth rediscovering

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 actors who played a character with their real name

Most actors get into the business to pretend to be someone else. These 20 got saddled with characters who share the same name.

Entertainment News / Murphy's Multiverse / September 24, 2024

DC Studios' ‘Lanterns’ finds its Hal Jordan

First announced by DC Studios’ co-chairs James Gunn and Peter Safran in January 2022, the streaming series Lanterns is poised to play a major role in the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

23 TV characters who suddenly disappeared from their shows

Have you ever watched a show and suddenly thought, “Wait, what happened to that character?” Sure, television characters die or are otherwise written out of a series all the time, but once in a while, they stop appearing with any explanation or acknowledgment whatsoever. Here are 23 TV shows with characters who inexplicably disappeared.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker

20 teen TV dramas you have to watch

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 of TV's most essential teen dramas, from classics like 90210 to exciting newcomers like Outer Banks and The Sex Lives of College Girls.