Grant Morrison Criticizes Visuals of HBO's Lanterns Premiere

Bleeding Cool News • 23 août 17h37

Grant Morrison reviewed the first episode of HBO and DC Studios' series Lanterns, praising some performances while criticizing its visual approach and budget choices.

NPR • 22 août 11h00

The new HBO series follows a Black Green Lantern trainee and his white mentor, highlighting their conflict amid an alien-related investigation, though later episodes pivot away from this central storyline.

Gizmodo • 19 août 21h00

Series creator Chris Mundy is six weeks into outlining a second season of HBO's Lanterns, though the renewal has not yet been confirmed.

TVLine • 17 août 20h01

The first episode of HBO's series 'Lanterns' ends with the death of Green Lantern Hal Jordan, prompting strong reactions from DC fans and prompting speculation about future plot twists.

TVLine • 17 août 16h09

The first episode of HBO's series "Lanterns" follows veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan and his trainee John Stewart as they investigate a possible alien threat in a small Nebraska town, setting up a larger mystery for the season.

Space • 16 août 23h02

The eight-episode series "Lanterns," starring Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, premieres on HBO and HBO Max on Aug. 16, 2026, and will air weekly through Oct. 4.

Forbes • 15 août 14h40

"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.

IndieWire • 14 août 16h00

The new HBO series "Lanterns," which blends sci-fi superhero elements with a crime-procedural set in Nebraska, debuted on August 16 and will run weekly through October 4.

Gizmodo • 14 août 12h00

The HBO series 'Lanterns' will focus on John Stewart succeeding Hal Jordan as Green Lantern, and its creator says the character could appear in other DC projects.

IndieWire • 13 août 13h00

Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre talk about portraying Hal Jordan and John Stewart in HBO's upcoming live-action series "Lanterns," describing the show's focus on character dynamics and a grounded, small-town setting.