Lanterns Debut Ends with Hal Jordan Death, Sparks Fan Fury
TL;DR
HBO's Lanterns closes its premiere with a shocking ten-year jump that ends Hal Jordan’s life and leaves John Stewart’s ring missing, triggering widespread fan outrage online. The twist is framed by showrunner Tom King as a deliberate climb in stakes and a setup for future DCU developments, including Guy Gardner becoming Earth’s Lantern while Stewart’s path likely advances in upcoming projects, and potential resurrection or alternate storytelling for Jordan as the broader Superman/DCU plans unfold.
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