DC Writer Grant Morrison Criticizes 'Morally and Legally Incoherent' Lanterns Finale
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Key Points:
- DC veteran Grant Morrison reviewed the HBO series Lanterns, praising the performances of leads Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) and acknowledging the show's overall success despite some complicated feelings.
- Morrison criticized the Season 1 finale as "morally and legally incoherent," particularly taking issue with Sheriff Kerry's (Kelly Macdonald) unpunished killing of Hal Jordan and the lack of consequences within the Green Lantern Corps.
- The reviewer found the ending's handling of justice and law enforcement inconsistent with the franchise's premise, noting that key characters allowed dangerous individuals to go free without repercussions.
- While rumors of a Lanterns Season 2 exist, Morrison expressed skepticism about its potential success without the central dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart, which was a major strength of the first season.
- Separately, Morrison announced a new comic book project with IDW Publishing focusing on James Bond, marking a departure from their work within the DC universe.
