Lanterns episode 1 kills Hal Jordan

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Lanterns Episode 1 ends with Hal Jordan dying, a revelation delivered in the premiere's final moments. Kyle Chandler plays Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre plays John Stewart, who spend the episode investigating a local murder that expands into a darker Earth-based mystery. Creators Damon Lindelof and Tom King defended the choice to kill Hal, saying there were reasons not to do it but the story pushed them to proceed. Critics and some reviewers praised the premiere's True Detective inspired tone, its chemistry between Chandler and Pierre, and Stephanie Economou's musical themes for both leads. Some viewers objected to killing Hal, while others pointed out the comics have previously taken Hal through extreme arcs, including a long stint as a spectral figure. Forbes noted the show's Rotten Tomatoes score rose after the first episode aired.

DiscussingFilm

@discussingfilm.net

Damon Lindelof and Tom King on the shocking twist of ‘LANTERNS’ Episode 1: “There were all these reasons not to do it, but the story kept pushing us to do it anyway.” Get the full quote... discussingfilm.net/2026/08/16/l...

10745d ago

Buntine1

This was a fantastic first episode. Also Hal ain't dead.

Roger Pokorny

@rogformer.bsky.social

Cannot stop thinking about that first episode of Lanterns. Absolute PEAK!

6044d ago

Sean T. Collins

@seantcollins.com

I enjoyed the premiere of Lanterns, the down-to-earth new superhero show from a team of genre boldfaces starring a cast of gorgeous and charismatic people. Provided you don't have a principled objection to cosmic-rainbow superheroes in earth tones, and I understand if you do, it's a solid hang.

5546d ago

Greg Schueller2

Oh heck yeah, Sean is recapping Lanterns!

Devin

@devincf.bsky.social

One thing I really like about Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan in LANTERNS is that this guy really feels like a test pilot. Not the 1950s propaganda version but the kind of guy that Tom Wolfe captured in THE RIGHT STUFF.

3945d ago

Jack Packard

@jackpackard.bsky.social

In about an hour; Marty, @darrenmooney.bsky.social and I are talking Movies and TV!!!! For me, full praise to episode 1 of "Lanterns". I'm really looking forward to watching more. And "The End of Oak Street" might be "Deadpool & Wolverine" maybe movies were a mistake... levels of hate. Watch Here:

2544d ago

harry blends2

Go back and pay attention to Hathaway’s “what do we do about the milk in the fridge?” subplot. Seriously. It’ll unlock the thing

Van Redd1

Lanterns was good. I find the mysteries to be compelling and the acting is good.

elcaptainsteve.bsky.social1

Hope this one lasts longer than the previous one. Pic is of me when The Rewind lasts less than 3 hours.

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

@gavia.bsky.social

My first Lanterns recap is out now, with no paywall! Can HBO successfully relaunch Green Lantern as a gritty, True Detective-inspired mystery drama that explores racism and toxic masculinity in law enforcement? Well... let's see.

2345d ago

HBO MaXXXinoparsnip

@dekkoparsnip2.bsky.social

Fine I'll watch it Also, you can't disrespect Hal Jordan. Hal Jordan is THE WORRRRRST

2845d ago

Gabe Powers (Genre Grinder)3

So far it's a pretty good portrayal because the writers recognize that he's the worst and nobody on the show likes him.

MAL1

Honestly it's a tv show.

doof

@iamdoof.bsky.social

Kyle Chandler actually made Hal Jordan seem cool which is a Herculean accomplishment, of course hardcore fans hate it

2745d ago

Simon McNeil

@simonm223.bsky.social

Crybabies are mad that Hal Jordan isn't a good guy to whom good things happen clearly weren't reading Green Lantern in the 90s. Lol

2445d ago

An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog

@hugobookclub.bsky.social

The first episode of Lanterns genuinely phenomenal. Probably the most I've enjoyed a super hero on screen this year. Aaron Pierre is so good as John Stewart. Great chemistry within the cast. Respects its audience. Doesn't pander.

2244d ago

An Unofficial Hugo Book Club Blog8

Avoid spoilers. Ignore Snyderbro trolls.

DavidMcDavidface2

100% agreed. Went in cold and loved it.

Henry

@henrythedog.bsky.social

its worth saying Hal Jordan slept with a 14 year girl after she used her power ring to age up her body to that of an adult, he knew btw, if I'm remembering he slapped her for hitting on him as a teen.

1545d ago

CTPhipps3

Later, she was retconned as 200 because she's an elf. It's just it was 14 planet rotations around her sun. Because this was an incredibly horrible idea and never should have gotten past editors.

hannasazi.bsky.social2

There's a big difference between people who read the comics and only watched the justice league cartoon when it come to hal Jordan imo

Sherry w/ a whY

@justiceforall.bsky.social

[ #Lanterns Episode 1 confirmed John Stewart is vegan. After being invited to a BBQ, Hal pointed out that John is a "vegan" & "He doesn't believe in anything that causes enjoyment"] 🤣🤦‍♀️ …because of course they also had to take a shot at vegans, albeit a little funny 😆 thedirect.com/article/lant...

1245d ago

Jordan Maison

@jordanmaison.com

Finally able to watch #Lanterns, and sweet JESUS I’m all in. These two are pitch perfect as Hal and John, just incredible chemistry and a solid mystery they’re building.

1844d ago

Mike 🇺🇦🕯️

@mike-teevee-1971.bsky.social

So far this is really good. More “True Detective” than typical DC Green Lantern “Lantern legend Hal Jordan and rookie John Stewart look into a strange local murder in the heartland of America, uncovering a much larger, darker Earth-based mystery.” #Lanterns #HBO

1345d ago

Sam, the Geeky Citizen

@geekycitizen.bsky.social

Well, DANG! That's a heckuva way to start a show! #Lanterns

1544d ago

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