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entertainment28 days ago•25 min saved

Lanterns Episode 5: Hal Jordan's Demise and Zoe's Fall

Lanterns Episode 5, titled 'Lights Out,' marks a pivotal shift in the HBO series, confirming the death of Zoe Macon and the apparent downfall of Hal Jordan. While the show maintains a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score, critics debate whether the narrative sacrifices Hal's character to elevate John Stewart. The episode reveals Zoe's Manhunter identity and her fatal miscalculation with John, while Hal's ring power is drained, leaving his fate uncertain in the final three episodes.

via ComicBookMovie.com|

#dc-comics #entertainment #hal-jordan

entertainment28 days ago•125 min saved

Lanterns Episode 5 Ends Zoe Macon’s Reign as Manhunter

HBO’s Lanterns revealed that Zoe Macon, played by Poorna Jagannathan, is the last surviving Manhunter, a synthetic shapeshifter created by the Guardians of the Universe. In Episode 5, 'Lights Out,' Zoe is killed by John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) after failing to maintain her control over the small Nebraska town of Rushville. The series, which blends superhero lore with a gritty crime drama, explores Zoe’s complex history, including her forced marriage to rancher William Macon (Garret Dillahunt) and her manipulation of local residents through 'contracts' to ensure her survival. Jagannathan, who did not know her character was an alien until reading the Episode 4 script, described the role as a pivotal moment in her career, highlighting the character's struggle between her programming and her capacity for human emotion.

via Vulture|

#aaron-pierre #entertainment #green-lantern

tv29 days ago•20 min saved

Lanterns Episode 5: The Manhunter’s Fall and John Stewart’s Reckoning

HBO’s Lanterns delivered a season-defining fifth episode, revealing that Zoe Macon is a rogue Manhunter and culminating in her death at the hands of John Stewart. The episode also saw John reject the Green Lantern Corps after a brutal fight with Hal Jordan.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#aaron-pierre #green-lantern #hbo

television1 month ago•13 min saved

Hulu Pulls the Plug on Deli Boys After Two Seasons

Hulu canceled the two-season crime comedy Deli Boys, with Deadline reporting ratings weren’t high enough; created by Abdullah Saeed and led by Poorna Jagannathan as Auntie Lucky, the show blended crime grit with silliness, though season 2 had a pared-back episode order and left cliffhangers unresolved.

via avclub.com|

#abdullah-saeed #cancellation #deli-boys

arts-and-culture3 years ago•7 min saved

Poorna Jagannathan discusses her role in "Never Have I Ever" and inspiring Instagram posts.

Poorna Jagannathan, one of the lead actors in Netflix's "Never Have I Ever," discusses the show's success and its impact on diversity in Hollywood. She also talks about her connection to her role as an immigrant mom and the cultural specificity portrayed in the show. Jagannathan credits the success of shows like "Never Have I Ever" to the demand from audiences to be seen and reflected. She also acknowledges the work of women like Mindy Kaling and Shonda Rhimes in opening doors for women of color in the industry.

via PBS NewsHour|

#arts-and-culture #diversity #hollywood