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‘Lanterns’ finale reveals Hal Jordan’s killer and powers up John Stewart for ‘Superman’ sequel

Variety reports the finale also reveals the Manhunter and has Sinestro create the Yellow Lantern.

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Variety reports that the ‘Lanterns’ finale reveals Hal Jordan’s killer and the Manhunter, has Sinestro create the Yellow Lantern, and powers up John Stewart for a ‘Superman’ sequel. DC says all episodes are streaming on HBO Max. Reactions diverge: a Vulture recap praises the show’s introspective drama, while another viewer calls it a poor Green Lantern adaptation.

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Combined views

7.4M

46 Sources, first seen 5d ago

112K likes3.8K comments7.7K saves7.3K reposts

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Positive27.3%72.7%Negative

Summary

Many accounts welcomed the Lanterns series for its emotional depth, strong Hal Jordan casting, and character focus, while negative replies called the show trash, an overhyped adaptation, and a letdown after the finale.

Based on 2580 sentiment-bearing replies from 1918 accounts across 15 conversations.

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Sentiment

Positive27.3%72.7%Negative

Summary

Many accounts welcomed the Lanterns series for its emotional depth, strong Hal Jordan casting, and character focus, while negative replies called the show trash, an overhyped adaptation, and a letdown after the finale.

Based on 2580 sentiment-bearing replies from 1918 accounts across 15 conversations.

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‘Lanterns’ writers developing Season 2 ideas; Damon Lindelof not returning

Tom King is also outside the writers’ room but remains involved, according to The Ankler.

‘Lanterns’ writers developing Season 2 ideas; Damon Lindelof not returning
‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 reportedly reaches 7 million U.S. viewers in three days

Variety reports the HBO series has averaged above 12 million U.S. viewers and nearly 19 million worldwide per episode.

‘Lanterns’ reportedly averages nearly 19 million viewers per episode worldwide

DCFilmNews, citing Variety, reports that episode seven drew 7 million U.S. viewers in its first three days.

Tears in my eyes. #Lanterns

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Variety@Variety'Lanterns' Finale: Hal Jordan's Killer and Manhunter Revealed, Sinestro Creates [SPOILER], John Stewart Powers Up for 'Superman' Sequel https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lanterns-finale-hal-killer-manhunter-sinestro-yellow-lantern-1236897626/5d
Andy Behbakht@AndyBehbakhtI attended the press conference for the season finale with #KyleChandler, #AaronPierre, and the EPS for @screenrant. #Lanterns creative team breaks down the major #GreenLantern twist in @JamesGunn's #DCUniverse (MAJOR SPOILERS) https://screenrant.com/lanterns-episode-8-john-stewart-dcu-oath-explained/ #GreenLantern5d
DC Film News@DCFilmNewsShare your thoughts on the Season Finale of 'LANTERNS'! DC Studios and HBO, we're waiting on that Season 2 announcement!5d
Axel🦇@AxelTalksFilm"In brightest day... in darkest night... I'll embrace fear... I'll do what's right... I choose this ring... In service to this Lantern's light." JOHN STEWART IS THE GREEN LANTERN, WOW. #Lanterns5d
DC@DCOfficialEarth is under John Stewart’s protection. All episodes of #Lanterns are now streaming, only on @hbomax.5d
Captain Morpheus@Geekol0gyJohn Stewart’s new oath: “In brightest day, in darkest night, I’ll embrace my fear. I’ll do what’s right. I choose this ring. I choose this fight, in service to this lantern’s light.” And I think one line is especially important: “I’ll embrace my fear.” To me, this does NOT mean John is becoming a Yellow Lantern. Throughout the finale, the dominant visual language is still green. The Forge’s smile, the Lantern, and most importantly John’s ring itself still glow green. The Yellow Corps has not been created yet. It has not even been officially established within the DCU at this point. It may very well exist in Sinestro’s future plans, but we are not there yet. So when John says “I’ll embrace my fear,” I don’t read it as “I will use fear as my source of power.” I read it as: I will stop fighting the fact that I am afraid. I will accept my fear, face it, and transcend it. John’s entire journey has been about breaking away from conditioning — from what his parents expected him to be, from what the Guardians wanted him to become, and from the idea that fear itself is something that must simply be erased. He is basically saying: I’m no longer afraid of being afraid. That is very different from surrendering to fear. He acknowledges it, integrates it, and moves through it. So for now, I don’t see John as a Yellow Lantern or as someone already belonging to another Corps. I see him as something more interesting: an independent Lantern. Still carrying a green ring. Still connected to the Lantern legacy. But operating under a different philosophy, with a different relationship to fear, willpower, and choice. That may be exactly what sets up the John Stewart we could see next in Man of Tomorrow. #lanterns #greenlantern #yellowlantern5d
DC da Depressão@Dc_da_depressaoVAMOS PENSAR PELO LADO POSITIVO: #Lanterns se provou uma PÉSSIMA adaptação de Lanterna Verde, mas pelo menos colocou os personagens de volta nos holofotes. Quem sabe daqui uns 20 anos, em outro reboot, algum diretor realmente bom e fã dos personagens finalmente faça uma adaptação digna. Os Lanternas Verdes buscam um Matt Reeves pra chamar de seu5d
Siddhant Adlakha@SiddhantAdlakhaLanterns Finale Recap: In Brightest Day Is this the best superhero show? Pretty handily. It’s also one of the best things on TV right now, period, with some of the most wrenching, introspective drama you’re likely to find. A pretty stunning adaptation. https://www.vulture.com/article/lanterns-finale-recap-season-1-episode-8-hbo.html5d
Richard Newby@RichardLNewby3A lot I loved about that finale. On an emotional/thematic level, the stuff with John, Noah, Kerry, Hal, and Sinestro is great. Can’t fully get on board with DCU’s depiction of Guy (he never feels like a real person imo). Didn’t need extortion girl. Strong series tho! #Lanterns5d
Agent Smith@Injirleefe@LegacyKillaHD I tuned out after the first episode, I initially came thinking I was gonna watch green lanterns instead its basically a bootleg true detective wannabe that disrespects the characters.5d
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    Variety@Variety'Lanterns' Finale: Hal Jordan's Killer and Manhunter Revealed, Sinestro Creates [SPOILER], John Stewart Powers Up for 'Superman' Sequel https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lanterns-finale-hal-killer-manhunter-sinestro-yellow-lantern-1236897626/5d
    Andy Behbakht@AndyBehbakhtI attended the press conference for the season finale with #KyleChandler, #AaronPierre, and the EPS for @screenrant. #Lanterns creative team breaks down the major #GreenLantern twist in @JamesGunn's #DCUniverse (MAJOR SPOILERS) https://screenrant.com/lanterns-episode-8-john-stewart-dcu-oath-explained/ #GreenLantern5d
    DC Film News@DCFilmNewsShare your thoughts on the Season Finale of 'LANTERNS'! DC Studios and HBO, we're waiting on that Season 2 announcement!5d
    Axel🦇@AxelTalksFilm"In brightest day... in darkest night... I'll embrace fear... I'll do what's right... I choose this ring... In service to this Lantern's light." JOHN STEWART IS THE GREEN LANTERN, WOW. #Lanterns5d
    DC@DCOfficialEarth is under John Stewart’s protection. All episodes of #Lanterns are now streaming, only on @hbomax.5d
    Captain Morpheus@Geekol0gyJohn Stewart’s new oath: “In brightest day, in darkest night, I’ll embrace my fear. I’ll do what’s right. I choose this ring. I choose this fight, in service to this lantern’s light.” And I think one line is especially important: “I’ll embrace my fear.” To me, this does NOT mean John is becoming a Yellow Lantern. Throughout the finale, the dominant visual language is still green. The Forge’s smile, the Lantern, and most importantly John’s ring itself still glow green. The Yellow Corps has not been created yet. It has not even been officially established within the DCU at this point. It may very well exist in Sinestro’s future plans, but we are not there yet. So when John says “I’ll embrace my fear,” I don’t read it as “I will use fear as my source of power.” I read it as: I will stop fighting the fact that I am afraid. I will accept my fear, face it, and transcend it. John’s entire journey has been about breaking away from conditioning — from what his parents expected him to be, from what the Guardians wanted him to become, and from the idea that fear itself is something that must simply be erased. He is basically saying: I’m no longer afraid of being afraid. That is very different from surrendering to fear. He acknowledges it, integrates it, and moves through it. So for now, I don’t see John as a Yellow Lantern or as someone already belonging to another Corps. I see him as something more interesting: an independent Lantern. Still carrying a green ring. Still connected to the Lantern legacy. But operating under a different philosophy, with a different relationship to fear, willpower, and choice. That may be exactly what sets up the John Stewart we could see next in Man of Tomorrow. #lanterns #greenlantern #yellowlantern5d
    DC da Depressão@Dc_da_depressaoVAMOS PENSAR PELO LADO POSITIVO: #Lanterns se provou uma PÉSSIMA adaptação de Lanterna Verde, mas pelo menos colocou os personagens de volta nos holofotes. Quem sabe daqui uns 20 anos, em outro reboot, algum diretor realmente bom e fã dos personagens finalmente faça uma adaptação digna. Os Lanternas Verdes buscam um Matt Reeves pra chamar de seu5d
    Siddhant Adlakha@SiddhantAdlakhaLanterns Finale Recap: In Brightest Day Is this the best superhero show? Pretty handily. It’s also one of the best things on TV right now, period, with some of the most wrenching, introspective drama you’re likely to find. A pretty stunning adaptation. https://www.vulture.com/article/lanterns-finale-recap-season-1-episode-8-hbo.html5d
    Richard Newby@RichardLNewby3A lot I loved about that finale. On an emotional/thematic level, the stuff with John, Noah, Kerry, Hal, and Sinestro is great. Can’t fully get on board with DCU’s depiction of Guy (he never feels like a real person imo). Didn’t need extortion girl. Strong series tho! #Lanterns5d
    Agent Smith@Injirleefe@LegacyKillaHD I tuned out after the first episode, I initially came thinking I was gonna watch green lanterns instead its basically a bootleg true detective wannabe that disrespects the characters.5d
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