How to watch 'Lanterns' — HBO's gritty new Green Lantern show
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Key Points:
- HBO's new "Lanterns" TV series, based on DC Comics' Green Lantern Corps, premieres with an 8-episode first season starting August 16, 2026, airing Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max.
- The show follows veteran Green Lantern Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and his protégé John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate mysterious homicides in America's Midwest, blending detective noir with cosmic sci-fi elements.
- The cast includes Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Laura Linney, with Chris Mundy as showrunner and collaboration from Damon Lindelof and comic writer Tom King.
- Early trailers and a premiere preview have showcased impressive Green Lantern constructs, alien threats, and character backstories, generating excitement among fans despite an initially underwhelming teaser.
- While no official renewal has been announced, a writers' room is already working on a second season without Damon Lindelof, indicating strong prospects for continuation.
