Season 1 – Lanterns

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Based on the DC comic "Green Lantern," drama series "Lanterns" follows new recruit John Stewart and "Lantern" legend Hal Jordan. These two intergalactic cops are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. In association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, the HBO series provides a fresh live action take on the popular universe and its characters. Emmy nominee Chris Mundy serves as showrunner and executive producer for this original detective story.

Critics Consensus

Lanterns lights the way to a controlled and fantastical escape, in which Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre bring audiences into their world of wonder through fearless performances, grounded writing, and charismatic chemistry.

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Dennis Perkins

AV Club

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B

It’s the simmering conflict between Hal and John that truly powers Lanterns.

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Judy Berman

TIME Magazine

1d

Lanterns does finally get to a more sophisticated place midway through the season, casting new shades of meaning on its John-Hal dichotomy through secondary characters, their varied relationships with fear, and the passage of time.

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Jared Richards

The Age (Australia)

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3/5

It’s a balanced blend of cheesy one-liners, engaging action and emotional depth, with lots to love for fans of DC or superhero stories more broadly.

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Dominic Griffin

Looper.com

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8/10

"Lanterns" feels like something very necessary for the future of the DCU, especially its shaky state post-"Supergirl" and with the Paramount merger looming. Thankfully, it's an entertaining and engrossing proposition...

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Meghan O'Keefe

Decider

1d

Lanterns is HBO’s next must-see Sunday night blockbuster and DC Studios’ latest creative win. It’s a meditation on legacy, community, and the very nature of fear. More importantly, though, it’s a real fun time.

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Sonal Pandya

Times Now

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3.5/5

It will not only reward comic book fans but also introduce the characters to a whole new audience. Lead actors Chandler and Pierre also deliver with fantastic, emotional portrayals which are the real heart of the show.

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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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Garret Dillahunt

William Macon

Episode 1

Airs Aug 16

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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Episode 2

Airs Aug 23

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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Episode 3

Airs Aug 30

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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Episode 4

Airs Sep 6

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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Episode 5

Airs Sep 13

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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Episode 6

Airs Sep 20

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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Episode 7

Airs Sep 27

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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Episode 8

Airs Oct 4

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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Episode 9

Aired Aug 14, 2026

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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Episode 10

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Lanterns

Join Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre and the creatives behind Lanterns as they explore the contentious relationship between Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

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Executive Producer: Chris Mundy
Screenwriter: Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, Tom King
Network: HBO Max
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date: Aug 16, 2026

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