HBO’s Lanterns has taken die-hard comic book fans, and casual fans like me, by storm—forcing us to look at our beloved heroes through a new lens while giving us one of TVs most compelling new acting duos.
As we learn these characters and unpack John Stewart and Hal Jordan, we must also interrogate the experiences that shaped them into the men we see on our screens.
Hal Jordan, Earth’s hero.
John Stewart, his replacement.
But is there more to the story that’s being painted?
Let’s investigate.
Enter the interrogation room below.
The Case Files
Episode 1
Episode 2
‘Lanterns’ Episode 2 Turns Everyone in Rushville from Witness to Suspect
Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight
Episode 3
Episode 4
HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Episode 4: Aaron Pierre & Kyle Chandler Are Remarkable in the Most Refreshing Episode Yet
The Enemies Sinestro and the Guardian Manufacture
Episode 5
Episode 6
HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 Upends Everything We Thought We Knew About the Series
“I wanna be an architect.”
Episode 7
Character Interrogations
Exhibit A—John Stewart
Exhibit B—Hal Jordan
HBO’s ‘Lanterns’ Quietly Rewrites Everything We Thought We Knew About Hal Jordan
The Mythology of Hal Jordan the Hero
The Investigation Is Not Over
The Interrogation Room will continue to collect evidence from Lanterns—its characters, performances, and evolving mythology—as the story continues to develop.
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Kivonshe—founder of So There’s That—is a film & TV critic who explores compelling storytelling, fandom relationships, character psychology, and the impact of entertainment media through film reviews, episodic recaps, and in-depth theme analysis.
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