HBO's DC series Lanterns has confirmed the death of its central character, Hal Jordan, in a new midseason trailer. The revelation comes after the premiere episode concluded with a shocking reveal that the first Green Lantern had been murdered, sparking fan theories about his potential survival.
The new trailer for the remaining episodes of Lanterns season 1 shows John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) meeting with Hal (Kyle Chandler) in Rushville in 2026. Their reunion, which follows Hal's apparent imprisonment since a devastating event in 2016, is cut short by Hal's death, setting up the central mystery for the rest of the season. Sheriff Kerry Kane (Kelly Macdonald) is expected to investigate alongside John.
The trailer also features the return of Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) and Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen), with John Stewart paying a visit to the latter. It is suggested that the series may explore a Hal Jordan origin story, similar to how the third episode focused on John Stewart's past.
Critical Acclaim for Lanterns
Lanterns has garnered significant critical praise, holding a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Polygon's Corey Plante described the show as "True Detective with superheroes," highlighting its thematic depth and use of superhero mythology to examine issues such as inherited trauma and the nature of power, drawing parallels to HBO's Watchmen.
New episodes of Lanterns are broadcast on HBO and available on HBO Max on Sundays at 9 p.m. EDT.