‘Lanterns’ Team Breaks Down Finale’s Emotional Gamble, Hal Jordan’s Ultimate Fate and John Stewart’s Future - The Hollywood Reporter
The creators and stars of the 'Lanterns' series discuss the emotional focus of the season one finale. They emphasize a departure from traditional superhero spectacle in favor of character-driven storytelling.
Why it matters
It reflects a shifting trend in the superhero genre toward grounded, character-focused narratives to combat audience fatigue.
Logo text [This story contains major spoilers for the Lanterns season one finale, "Dirt and Stars."]
For a Lanterns season one finale that ends with John Stewart taking flight as his own brand of Green Lantern, it's a rightfully grounded affair until then.
There is no otherworldly threat for the sake of obligatory spectacle, a welcome change of pace from the superhero genre's oft-reused playbook. Instead, it remains focused on the ever-evolving relationship between Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John (Aaron Pierre) . Related Stories Lifestyle Michael B. Jordan Joins Lineup for 2026 CultureCon (Exclusive) TV 'Lanterns' Star Nathan Fillion on His Corporate-Sponsored Superhero and How 'Man of Tomorrow' Differs From 'Superman'
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