Episode 6 of "Lanterns" Reintroduces Hal Jordan via AI Construct as John Stewart Pursues Murder Investigation
The sixth episode of the HBO series "Lanterns" brings back a digital version of Hal Jordan, while John Stewart returns to Rushville to uncover the circumstances of Hal's death.
In the latest episode of HBO’s "Lanterns," John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) travels back to Rushville to investigate the murder of former Green Lantern Hal Jordan. The episode introduces a holographic construct of Hal, referred to as the "Hal-o-gram," which provides Stewart with clues and assists him in accessing a secured vault in the Fortress of Storage.
Stewart learns that the last person to see Jordan alive was himself, after a tense encounter at a local diner. Their conversation reveals lingering guilt over the town’s devastation and hints that multiple parties may be involved in Jordan’s death. Sheriff Kane (Kelly Macdonald) later informs Stewart that a broken nose found at the scene could link a suspect to the murder.
The narrative raises several potential suspects, including former mentor Sinestro, Sheriff Kane’s son Noah, the sheriff herself, and other townspeople. The episode also revisits thematic parallels with Stewart’s initial visit to Rushville, emphasizing the town’s ongoing ruin and the personal stakes for both characters.
Kyle Chandler’s performance as the original Hal Jordan is highlighted as a key element of the series, though the review questions whether the ongoing presence of a digital Hal aligns with the show’s long-term direction. The episode concludes with Stewart preparing to continue his investigation, aided by the Hal-o-gram.
"Lanterns" airs new episodes on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.