Lanterns turns Green Lantern lore into a Nebraska crime mystery
HBO’s *Lanterns* reworks the superhero genre as a gritty crime mystery, following Green Lantern Hal Jordan and trainee John Stewart as they investigate an alien-linked case in Nebraska. The review praises the series as an emotionally resonant, self-contained story that shows how creatively superhero tropes can be used.
The story moves between 2016, when an alien threatens to destroy Rushville unless Hal and John find a hidden Manhunter, and 2026, when Stewart and the local sheriff investigate Hal’s murder. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre lead a cast praised for giving depth to the clash between Hal’s instinctive, reckless style and John’s disciplined approach. The series is designed to be accessible without prior Green Lantern knowledge, while still connecting to future DC Universe projects.
- *Lanterns* turns superhero lore into a Nebraska crime mystery.
- Hal Jordan and John Stewart clash over duty and succession.
- The review praises its emotional depth and standalone story.
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Originally published by Ars Technica as “Review: Lanterns is a truly unique twist on the superhero genre”.