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Lanterns – Season 1, Episode 1

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Following new recruit John Stewart and "Lantern" legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
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Cast & Crew

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Aaron Pierre

John Stewart

Kyle Chandler

Hal Jordan

Nathan Fillion

Guy Gardner

Kelly Macdonald

Kerry

Laura Linney

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Critics Reviews

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Ben Travers IndieWire 1h
B+
Surely, we’ll find out more about these relationships in future episodes, but “Lanterns” wastes no time illustrating the distinct upbringings of its two heroes -- and the vastly different men they grew up to be. Go to Full Review Denis Kimathi TV Fanatic 7h
3.5/5
[Lanterns] succeeds because it balances a superhero story that feels human without the savior complex attached. Go to Full Review Chris Gallardo Tell-Tale TV 7h
4/5
Overall, Lanterns Season 1 Episode 1 is a confident introduction to this earthly mystery and Hal and John’s messy mentorship dynamic. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 7h
4/5
...Lanterns gets the Green Lantern franchise off to a promising start by taking a grounded, Earth-based approach to its mythology rather than going straight to the cosmos. Go to Full Review Kshitij Rawat FandomWire 15h
8/10
It is a confident first episode with great writing and performances. It is almost entirely focused on the two heroes without getting bogged down in the mythology. It mostly succeeds without needing a big set piece (contained explosion doesn’t count). Go to Full Review Amelia Emberwing Pickety Witch 19h
Lanterns succeeds in many respects, but its most important trick is immediately showcasing the chemistry between Pierre and Chandler. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Following new recruit John Stewart and "Lantern" legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Screenwriter
Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King
Network
HBO Max
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 16, 2026
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