2026 HBO television series
Den of Geek Oct 17
*SPOILERS AHEAD!*
Fan expectation was at an all-time high leading up to the finale of Lanterns, and not just because it is a Damon Lindelof show ... Show more
#Lanterns is Certified Fresh at 91% on the Tomatometer, with 148 reviews: Lanterns: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes
No evil shall escape their sight. Who watched the first season of #Lanterns ? www.imdb.com/oscars/event/ev0000003/2026/1/?ref_=fea_eds_top-1_2
Nerdist Oct 05
The LANTERNS Season Finale Mostly Sticks the Landing (Review): The season finale of Lanterns had a lot of questions and mysteries to answer ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-finale-review-mostly-sticks-landing/
‘Lanterns’ Finale Blasts Off With Record 10.5 Million Viewers Globally: With an average of over 19 million viewers, the DC series ranks among HBO’s top five ...
thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/lanterns-finale-ratings-hbo/
Green Lantern Officially Switches Genre After Lanterns Finale: Fans who adored the DCU's interpretation of Green Lanterns in the HBO TV series Lanterns don't ...
screenrant.com/green-lantern-guy-gardner-injustice-2/
Lanterns Season 2 Won't Be Greenlit Without 'a Worthy Successor': “Lanterns” hasn’t yet scored a second season renewal, but DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran says ...
variety.com/2026/tv/news/lanterns-season-2-greenlit-writers-room-1236908603/
CBR Oct 14
HBO Is Ready to Change Lanterns' Genre in Season 2: Lanterns Season 1 was a critical and commercial success, but Season 2 will fail unless DC is willing to make ...
cbr.com/hbo-lanterns-season-2-genre-change/
The Direct Oct 14
Marvel’s Next Spider-Man TV Series Is Reportedly Their Answer To DCU’s Lanterns: An upcoming Marvel TV show is the perfect replacement for DC Studios' ...
thedirect.com/article/marvel-next-spider-man-series-answer-dcu-lanterns
That’s a wrap on DC’s Lanterns. What did you think of the finale?
(And let’s be mindful about spoilers.)
“Lanterns” wrapped up its first season to record-breaking ratings. The season finale, which dropped on Sunday on HBO and HBO Max, brought in 10 ... Show more
Nerdist Oct 09
LANTERNS Season 2 Is Already Being Written, Says Co-Creator: Although there hasn't been a green light from HBO for Lanterns season 2 ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-2-scripts-already-being-written-no-greenlight-damon-lindelof/
Key FactsLindelof Explains the Lanterns Season One Finale
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
- The first season ends with the mystery surrounding Hal’s murder fully resolved.
- According to Lindelof, the writers decided early that Hal’s death should stand; he declined to speculate about later seasons.
- In the finale, John accepts the ring, becomes a Lantern, and initially wants to protect Earth.
- The first season has been available on HBO Max since August 16, 2026.
Hal's death had to stick in order for it to be felt.— Damon Lindelof, co-creator of Lanterns, explaining why Hal Jordan's death had to be permanent in the Season 1 finale during Collider's interview.
Nerdist Oct 05
The Major Questions We Still Have After the LANTERNS Finale: The final episode of Lanterns' first season ended with a handful of mysteries still up in the ...
nerdist.com/article/major-questions-after-lanterns-finale-hbo-max/
ComicBook.com Oct 05
Chris Mundy shares that 'Lanterns' S2 will be "an Earth-based story that we continue"
"We won't be back in Rushville. ... Show more
Nerdist Oct 11
The LANTERNS Season Finale Mostly Sticks the Landing (Review): The season finale of Lanterns had a lot of questions and mysteries to answer ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-finale-review-mostly-sticks-landing/
Nerdist Oct 15
LANTERNS Season 2 Might Feature Alien Green Lantern Kilowog: One of the executive producers and writers on HBO Max's Lanterns is trying to get fan-favorite ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-2-might-feature-kilowog-dc-comics-green-lantern/
Lanterns Officially Unveils Guy Gardner's Replacement: Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner might be a fan-favorite, but the Green Lantern has just been replaced in ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-nathan-fillion-green-lantern-replacement-dc-universe/
TVLine Oct 13
Lanterns Now Has The DC Universe's Worst Audience Score On Rotten Tomatoes: HBO's Lanterns has achieved critical acclaim and stellar viewership numbers. However ...
tvline.com/2284793/lanterns-dc-universe-worst-audience-score-rotten-tomatoes/
Nerdist Oct 14
Lanterns Season 1 wrapped up the central mystery, but there's plenty left unanswered.
Nerdist Oct 04
LANTERNS Is So Good, It Silenced My Inner Comic Nerd Complaints: Lanterns on HBO Max is doing almost everything I didn't want from a Green Lantern ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-is-so-good-it-silenced-my-inner-comic-nerd-complaints/
CBR Oct 13
10 Green Lantern Villains That Need To Make A Comeback: There's more to Green Lantern's rogues' gallery than the Sinestro Corps.
cbr.com/green-lantern-villains-that-need-to-make-a-comeback/
#Lanterns star Aaron Pierre discusses John Stewart working with Superman to handle universe level threats.
25 Most Popular TV Shows Right Now: What to Watch on Streaming: See who tops the list this week!
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HBO's Lanterns Confirms A Major Change Ahead Of Nathan Fillion's 2027 Movie Return
screenrant.com/lanterns-nathan-fillion-guy-gardner-change-man-of-tomorrow/
Ryan Reynolds’ Green Lantern Finally Returns In The HBO Lanterns Crossover Nobody Expected & It’s Perfect
screenrant.com/ryan-reynolds-lanterns-hbo-dc-series-crossover-cameo-perfect/
Lanterns Star Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan Is a Superhero Casting That Rivals Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, Fans Say
ign.com/articles/lanterns-star-kyle-chandlers-hal-jordan-is-a-superhero-casting-that-rivals-robert-downey-jrs-iron-man-fans-say
Nerdist Oct 11
LANTERNS Season 2 Might Feature Alien Green Lantern Kilowog: One of the executive producers and writers on HBO Max's Lanterns is trying to get fan-favorite ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-2-might-feature-kilowog-dc-comics-green-lantern/
CBR Oct 15
HBO's New 3-Part Crime Series Overtakes Lanterns as 1 of Streaming's Most-Watched Shows
cbr.com/hbos-new-3-part-crime-series-overtakes-lanterns-as-1-of-streamings-most-watched-shows/
'Lanterns' Finale Scores Record-Breaking Success for James Gunn's DCU Despite Critical Reception
movieweb.com/lanterns-record-breaking-viewership/
Before Nathan Fillion's DC Role, HBO's Canceled Green Lanterns Series Officially Unveiled By Arrowverse Producer
screenrant.com/green-lantern-hbo-max-cancelled-show-official-concept-art-reveal/
Nerdist Oct 14
The LANTERNS Season Finale Mostly Sticks the Landing (Review): The season finale of Lanterns had a lot of questions and mysteries to answer ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-finale-review-mostly-sticks-landing/
Forget 'Lanterns,' Aaron Pierre's Relentless Thriller Is Officially a Netflix Super Hit
collider.com/netflix-rebel-ridge-aaron-pierre-lanterns-streaming-success/
CBR Oct 11
HBO’s Lanterns Makes a Genre-Breaking Change to How Superhero TV Works: After eight weeks, Hal Jordan's killer is finally revealed in an emotional roller coaster ...
cbr.com/hbo-lanterns-best-superhero-tv-finale/
DC Confirms Everybody's Worst Fears About Hal Jordan: After the emotional season finale of Lanterns season 1, the future of Aaron Pierre's John Stewart is bright ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-dcu-hal-jordan-dead/
Nerdist Oct 11
The Major Questions We Still Have After the LANTERNS Finale: The final episode of Lanterns' first season ended with a handful of mysteries still up in the ...
nerdist.com/article/major-questions-after-lanterns-finale-hbo-max/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 13
Did Lanterns deserve the backlash over its finale and Green Lantern choices?
Read more: Lanterns’ Lowest DCU Audience Score Shows How Much Fans Hated the Finale
The DCU Rewrites The Green Lantern Oath For The First Time In 84 Years: John Stewart debuted a new version of the Green Lantern oath, in a creative decision that ...
movieweb.com/lanterns-new-john-stewart-green-lantern-oath/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 06
Lanterns: DCU Fans Have Very Mixed Thoughts About This Finale Episode Scene: HBO's hit Lanterns TV show receives an underwhelming response from DCU fans ...
comingsoon.net/tv/news/2202008-lanterns-fans-rip-into-john-stewart-cw-level-flying-scene
Lanterns Season 1 Ending Officially Gets Brutal Review From Prolific DC Writer: HBO's adaptation of the DC Comics franchise just received some brutal feedback ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-season-1-finale-grant-morrison-review/
Lanterns Is Great, But HBO's Darker Superhero Series From 7 Years Ago Is Still Superior
screenrant.com/lanterns-not-better-watchmen-hbo-superhero-series/
Lanterns’ Ending Perfectly Sets Up John Stewart’s DCU Movie Debut: HBO’s hit series Lanterns is over, but John Stewart’s story is only beginning ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-ending-sets-up-man-of-tomorrow-john-stewart-dcu/
CBR Oct 10
HBO's Gritty 8-Episode Detective Show Refuses to Slow Down on Streaming: Lanterns continues to surpass new heights for both DC Studios and HBO.
cbr.com/lanterns-hbo-crime-drama-success-october-2026/
Lanterns Season 2 in Early Development Ahead of Official Green Light at HBO, Co-Creator Says
ign.com/articles/lanterns-season-2-in-early-development-ahead-of-official-green-light-at-hbo-co-creator-says
Nerdist Oct 09
How LANTERNS Ends for John Stewart and Guy Gardner: The first season of Lanterns has ended, and now we have a better idea about the Green Lantern futures of John ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-ending-explained-john-stewart-guy-gardner-dcu-green-lantern/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 05
Lanterns Finale Reveals Its DCU Heroes Are Worse Than the Villains: The finale of Lanterns Season One epitomizes the series' unfortunate history of failing to ...
superherohype.com/features/697281-lanterns-finale-reveals-its-dcu-heroes-are-worse-than-the-villains
HBO's Lanterns Season 2 Fate Is Officially Great News For DC Fans: HBO's Lanterns season 2 fate heading to the finale is the perfect news for DC fans for a major ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-season-2-not-confirmed-before-finale/
Green Lantern's 26-Episode Series Is So Good, It's Perfect for HBO 'Lanterns' Fans
collider.com/green-lantern-animated-series-tubi-streaming-free/
DC Confirms Everybody's Worst Fears About Hal Jordan: After the emotional season finale of Lanterns season 1, the future of Aaron Pierre's John Stewart is bright ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-dcu-hal-jordan-dead/
TVLine Oct 06
Why John Stewart's Green Lantern Costume Was Cut From The Lanterns Finale: John Stewart wearing his Green Lantern costume would require a big showdown that ...
tvline.com/2279378/why-john-stewart-green-lantern-costume-cut-lanterns-finale/
All 3 DCU Shows Releasing After Lanterns: James Gunn's DC Universe has three TV shows set to be released soon, arriving after Lanterns season 1 finally came to ...
screenrant.com/upcoming-dcu-tv-shows/
Nerdist Oct 08
What Really Happened to Hal Jordan on LANTERNS?: The finale of Lanterns finally answered the central mystery: who killed Hal Jordan and more importantly ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-finale-who-killed-hal-jordan-explained/
Nerdist Oct 08
The Major Questions We Still Have After the LANTERNS Finale: The final episode of Lanterns' first season ended with a handful of mysteries still up in the ...
nerdist.com/article/major-questions-after-lanterns-finale-hbo-max/
7 Ways 'Lanterns' Permanently Changes Green Lantern Lore in the DC Universe: The acclaimed HBO series honored the original source material, but made some ...
movieweb.com/lanterns-dcu-lore-changes/
‘Lanterns’ Team Explains That Heartbreaking Change to Hal Jordan’s Origin Story: Kyle Chandler and the series creators explain how the Jordan Boys Legacy helps ...
thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/lanterns-episode-7-hal-jordans-origin-explained/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 01
Lanterns Season 2 Gets Strong Tease From James Gunn as HBO Max TV Show’s Finale Looms
superherohype.com/tv/696339-lanterns-season-2-strong-tease-james-gunn-hbo-max-tv-show-finale
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 07
Did Lanterns’ practical fire scene make the finale more intense?
Read more: Lanterns Episode 8 Video Reveals How DCU Show Filmed One of Its Most Intense Scenes
Green Lantern's 26-Episode Series Is So Good, It's Perfect for HBO 'Lanterns' Fans
collider.com/green-lantern-animated-series-tubi-streaming-free/
GamesRadar+ Oct 08
Scrapped Green Lantern show creator reveals concept art – and it's far more cosmic than Lanterns
gamesradar.com/entertainment/dc-tv-shows/scrapped-green-lantern-show-creator-reveals-concept-art-and-its-far-more-cosmic-than-lanterns/
DC Announces Hal Jordan Return, Changing Green Lantern Lore Forever: He's back
screenrant.com/green-lantern-hal-jordan-return-corps/
HBO’s Lanterns Sets New DCU Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score Record After Finale: Lanterns season 1 has officially finished its run, as the DC Universe drama has ...
screenrant.com/lanterns-season-1-finale-rotten-tomatoes-audience-score-drop/
Nerdist Oct 07
LANTERNS Season 2 Might Feature Alien Green Lantern Kilowog: One of the executive producers and writers on HBO Max's Lanterns is trying to get fan-favorite ...
nerdist.com/article/lanterns-season-2-might-feature-kilowog-dc-comics-green-lantern/
Rotten Tomatoes Sep 28
Watch the teaser for the season finale of #Lanterns - premiering this Sunday on HBO Max.
GamesRadar+ Oct 06
Lanterns season 2 still isn't confirmed, but showrunner Chris Mundy has teased that a fan-favorite Lantern could appear
gamesradar.com/entertainment/dc-tv-shows/lanterns-season-2-still-isnt-confirmed-but-showrunner-chris-mundy-has-teased-that-a-fan-favorite-lantern-could-appear/
David Corenswet's Superman Replacement Officially Revealed: David Corenswet's Superman is no longer the new DC Universe's biggest hero, as the James Gunn ...
screenrant.com/new-superman-replacement-dc-universe-hbo-lanterns/
‘Lanterns’ showrunner Chris Mundy answers burning questions about finale twists, that ending scene, a deleted scene, season 2 hopes, and more ... Show more
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