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tv11 days ago•18 min saved

Lanterns Penultimate Episode Reveals Hal Jordan’s Suicide and Generational Trauma

HBO’s Lanterns aired its penultimate episode, 'The Jordan Boys’ Legacy,' on September 27, 2026. The episode revealed that Hal Jordan’s father, Martin, died by suicide, passing a hereditary depression to Hal. This revelation recontextualizes Hal’s 'fearlessness' as a symptom of being 'broken.' The episode also introduced the Halogram, a backup consciousness of Hal, who helps John Stewart investigate Hal’s murder. The finale airs on September 28.

via Deadline|

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entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

DCU's Lanterns Sets Grounded, Risk-Driven Path for a Modern Hero Era

Lanterns, part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s expanded DCU, aims for a grounded, character-driven take on the Green Lantern mythos. With co-creators Damon Lindelof, Tom King and Chris Mundy, the show emphasizes original storytelling and emotional stakes over gimmicks, following Hal Jordan and John Stewart as unexplained deaths pull them to a Nebraska town. The series nods to canon (including Guy Gardner’s return) while signaling a bold, risk-taking approach that could shape the DCU’s future and influence renewal chatter for a Season 2. Lanterns premieres Aug. 16 on HBO Max.

via Variety|

#damon-lindelof #dc-universe #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Warner Bros. and DC Announce 'Mister Miracle' Animated Series Featuring Darkseid and Big Barda

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are developing an animated series based on the Mister Miracle comic book, with Tom King as showrunner and executive producer. The series, which is in production, will explore the story of Scott Free, a renowned escape artist, and his life on Earth with his wife Big Barda, amid a backdrop of chaos and danger. The network for the show has not yet been announced.

via Deadline|

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