LanternsDirt and Stars
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S1 • E8 Oct 4, 2026 57m7.97.5
John finds out who the last Manhunter in Rushville is, who killed Hal, and makes a decision about them during the final football game. He finally embraces his legacy, and tells Guy what to tell the Guardians about his plans for himself and for Earth going forward.
Where to Watch Lanterns - S1 • E8
- Harvinder Singh7d agoIn brightest day, in darkest night, I'll embrace my fear, I'll do what's right. I choose this ring, I choose this fight, In service to this lantern's light. 💚
- Vic Da God7d agoI love how this season of Lanterns came together. I really appreciate shows that take the time to build rich backstories and meaningful character arcs. It's rare to see a superhero story executed with this level of craft. What stood out most was the focus on internal conflict—the friction between following orders and standing up for your beliefs, or clinging to old habits versus becoming the change you want to see. Given everything that's happened over the last six years, a story that encourages us to slow down and be better feels especially resonant. I’m not deeply versed in the Green Lantern mythos, but this feels like a foundational chapter for the universe going forward. I’m eager to see how far they take it. Also, that soundtrack during the emotional beats? Perfection.
- honestoliver7d agoJust downloaded the lot, great show looks good in my plex library. I'm so early there isn't even any theme music for it 😁
- fhe82October 5, 2026*Lanterns* S1E8. And there it is. The finale doubles down on what this show has been all season: **Devoid of action. And somehow even more devoid of Green Lantern.** Hal’s killer was hardly a shocking revelation. The clues were already sitting there. Then we get more family drama, more emotional conversations, and another opportunity for the rings to remain mostly decorative. Eight episodes. This was the moment to finally let loose. Instead, the show underdelivered one last time. And then John talks to Guy Gardner like he is some junior employee being reassigned. Guy just takes it. Really? Guy Gardner can be arrogant, obnoxious, confrontational and impossible. But submissive? **Submissive is not one of them.** Maybe somebody in that writers’ room needs to read a few Green Lantern comics before Season 2. If there is one. Thanks for reading.
- Ty Leet7d agoI need this kid on my fantasy team
- The Leviathan7d agoPEAK BABY
- sinrise7d agoUgh. The best thing about this show and this episode is that it's over. How is that a finale? Literally 99.99% people standing around talking. Wow. Riveting. Such superheroing. Watching this show has been a terrible experience. It's poorly written and terribly edited. The acting is wonderful, I guess... but WHO CARES? The DCU was cooked before it ever got started. Each entry is worse than the last. I sure hope the "universe" dies soon if this is the kind of boring, sloppy and broken crap they are going to build the DCU out of. Absolutely shameful. Who ARE the people making these decisions? If this is most James Gunn... it's like he's purposely trying to ruin a IP for decades. Please stop making garbage like this and make a damn SUPER HERO SHOW! It's not what this lame thing was. Social commentary and NO ACTION? Wow. Just wow.
