HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Finale Officially Kicks Off a Whole New Era for the DCU | Review
The finale of HBO’s *Lanterns* reveals who killed Hal Jordan and closes the Rushville storyline, while setting up further Green Lantern adventures in the DCU. John Stewart uncovers the Manhunter connection and learns that Noah, Kerry’s son, has his own plans involving a lantern powered by fear.
The episode also focuses on accountability: Hal accepts responsibility for endangering people and serves time before returning to Rushville in 2026. Kerry publicly forgives him, but an attack on their home puts him in danger; Noah saves him and reveals he is a Manhunter. John interrogates Sinestro, who says Noah arranged his escape so he could make him a lantern.
- Hal serves time for putting others in danger.
- Noah is revealed as a Manhunter with a fear-powered lantern.
- John’s investigation points to plans beyond the Rushville conflict.
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Lanterns is an HBO series introducing Green Lantern mythology to the DC Universe, a shared world of films and television shows based on DC Comics characters. Green Lanterns wield powerful rings that create anything the wearer imagines, with different rings powered by emotions such as willpower or fear.
The story follows Hal Jordan, an experienced Green Lantern, and John Stewart, who investigates unusual events in a place called Rushville. Kerry and her son Noah are important to this storyline, whilst the villain Sinestro, who commands fear-based powers, is a significant threat.
Green Lantern stories are central to the DC Universe's planned expansion because they introduce vast cosmic mythology and create opportunities for narratives set across space. How this first season concludes will determine these characters' role in upcoming DC films and television shows.