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5 Sci-Fi Series To Watch If You Love HBO’s ‘Lanterns’
The article recommends five science-fiction series for viewers who enjoy HBO’s *Lanterns*, praising the show for pairing superhero characters with television drama and mystery. It says *Lanterns* also renewed interest in Green Lantern after the poorly received 2011 film, and argues that other established franchises can likewise support distinctive storytelling.
The excerpt discusses *Watchmen*, a sequel to the graphic novel in which Angela Abar investigates a mystery amid a changed America, and *Andor*, which follows Cassian Andor’s path into the Rebellion and explores its costs. It also begins to introduce *Heroes*, noting its 2006 debut and characters with superhuman abilities; the supplied article text ends before the remaining recommendations are given. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre star in *Lanterns*, while Pierre is expected to return as John Stewart in *Man of Tomorrow* in 2027.
In short
- *Watchmen* and *Andor* are suggested for *Lanterns* fans.
- Both pair science fiction with grounded drama and mystery.
- The provided article excerpt starts a third pick, *Heroes*.
Explained simply
Green Lantern is a DC Comics hero whose members use powerful rings to protect the universe. The 2011 film was poorly received, while HBO’s Lanterns brings two Green Lantern characters, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, into a television mystery and drama.
The wider DC universe includes many heroes and stories that can be adapted in different ways. John Stewart, Pierre’s character, is expected to appear in the 2027 film Man of Tomorrow, linking the series to DC’s planned films.
Other science-fiction series have also used familiar fictional worlds to tell stories focused on character and politics. Watchmen follows Angela Abar as she investigates a mystery in a changed America, while Andor traces Cassian Andor’s path towards the Rebellion and the costs of resistance.