HBO Max's "Lanterns" Earns 90% Critics Score on Rotten Tomatoes
"Lanterns," the new Green Lantern series debuting on HBO Max, received a 90% fresh rating from 40 critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of the highest-rated DCU projects.
The upcoming Green Lantern series "Lanterns" will launch on HBO Max this Sunday and has secured a verified 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on reviews from 40 critics. The score places the show among the top-rated DC Universe projects, trailing only Matt Reeves' "The Penguin," which holds a 95% rating.
The series, described as a murder-mystery-driven story with broader implications for the DC universe, features Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. It is produced without involvement from James Gunn, with Damon Lindelof serving as a key creative figure.
"Lanterns" represents a test for the DCU, aiming to improve the franchise's recent critical reception.
The show follows a True Detective-style format and incorporates both realistic and cosmic elements of the superhero genre. It is positioned as a potential introduction for a core Justice League member at a time when the DCU seeks to strengthen its lineup.