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Lanterns Series Premiere Features Major Twist, Showrunner Discusses Impact

The premiere of the new DC Studios TV series 'Lanterns' included a significant twist that sets in motion the show's central mystery. The showrunner described the decision to commit to this surprise ending as 'big and scary'.

16 Aug, 18:33 — 17 Aug, 02:15
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forbes2h ago

‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere Recap And Review: Not That Super And Certainly No ‘True Detective’

HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ premiere introduces Hal Jordan and John Stewart through a sinister Nebraska murder mystery. Here’s our recap, review and ending breakdown.

By Erik Kain, Senior Contributor

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varietyMostly Factual2h ago

‘Lanterns’ Premiere Shocker: Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and Show Creators Break Down That Time Jump and Cliffhanger

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 1 premiere of “Lanterns,” now streaming on HBO Max. What kind of superhero show has the guts to kill off its lead character in the first episode? Of course, just because Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) is found dead in the bleachers by John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and […]

By Matthew Minton

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

‘Lanterns’ Star Kyle Chandler Weighs In On Premiere Twist That Sets In Motion “The Whole Mystery” Of HBO Series

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the premiere of HBO’s Lanterns. All is not what it seems in HBO’s Lanterns. The series premiered Sunday night, introducing audiences to Kyle Chandler as the legendary Lantern Hal Jordan and his trainee John Stewart (played by Aaron Pierre). Whatever plans Hal has for John’s training regimen are […]

By Katie Campione

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billboardMostly Factual10h ago

‘Lanterns’: Here’s Where to Watch the New DC Studios TV Series Online for Free

The latest TV show in the DC Cinematic Universe makes its series premiere on Aug. 16.

By Rudie Obias

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ignMostly Factual2h ago

Lanterns Showrunner Says That Episode 1 Surprise Ending Was ‘Big and Scary’ to Commit To

Chris Mundy, the showrunner on James Gunn's new DC series Lanterns, says the surprise ending of Episode 1 was ‘big and scary’ to commit to.

By Scott Collura

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screen-rantMixed2h ago

DC's Major Hal Jordan Twist Changes Everything: Lanterns Episode 1 Ending Explained

Lanterns episode 1 introduces two of DC's biggest Green Lanterns to James Gunn's DCU, ending with a shocking Hal Jordan twist that changes it all.

By Felipe Rangel

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