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I like how Lanterns show made race a reality and the struggles black people go through, and not just that a few subtle N word drops which I haven't seen since Luke Cage show. They're not afraid to touch on heavier subject which also makes me get hope on Batmans stories seeing how gritty they can get if they're brave enough to touch on Race a bit in Lanterns. It's been a while since I've watched old MCU movies but I feel like that never gets acknowledged. But that's a story for another post.

Holding hope that Cyborg, Vixen, Bronze Tiger, Static, Black Lightning, Firestorm, and many more are done justice aswel

Little quick edit I did

I haven’t seen a post with both lanterns for comparison, so here goes.

With the buddy being Chas Chandler

I really loved the show for what it was. I'd give it a solid 8/10 or even 8.5/10. What I appreciated most was the show's commitment to a character-driven narrative and slow-burn mystery without losing sight of the larger mythology.

The way it provides lore context for fans about the Green Lantern world is quite good. Even if it doesn't show much of it, I think it still builds anticipation in viewers about the characters and their stories, which I think is a win because the more new Green Lantern fans we get, the better.

As for the finale, I understand why it doesn't appeal to everyone. It isn't the biggest or most traditionally superheroic finale. But honestly, it worked for me. Even though it leaves you wanting more, which I've gathered is the main criticism from most people, I think it was still a fitting conclusion to the kind of story the show had been telling all season.

John's decision to give Noah a chance at a normal life rather than simply kill him, his acceptance of fear, and ultimately choosing to become a Lantern on his own terms all felt like a natural culmination of his journey in this season. There's been some debate about him letting Kerry off the hook like that, but I think there isn't really a choice. He thinks killing Noah is unfair, and it kinda actually is, and Kerry is basically the only thing keeping Noah in touch with his human side. So if she gets arrested or whatever, he'll become what nobody wants him to. He loved Kerry and cared for Noah. He wanted to help them, but in a panic, she made a big mistake. Knowing Hal, I'm pretty sure he would've forgiven her.

I also really liked that the finale gave Hal and John a meaningful and emotional closure. Their dynamic evolved so much between episodes 7 and 8. Many people were talking about the "I love you too, Junior" scene, which is great, but I also liked the scene where John was calling out to Hal for guidance. Hearing him say "Hal, I need you, man" hit really hard.

Now, is it an absolute masterpiece of a Green Lantern show? Not really, but it's still a damn good show. Tbh I'm not stressing too much about not getting comic-accurate Green Lantern stuff in the show, because A) I never expected it to be like that, and B) I strongly believe that beyond this show, we're going to get movies and TV shows that deliver on that.

Because let's be real. The show was a hit; the Green Lanterns are gaining popularity once again, so we're definitely going to see comic-accurate stories in future DCU projects. It's fine if one show is keeping it grounded and gritty.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. It's fine if someone didn't like the finale or the show itself, but I enjoyed every bit of it, and I can't wait for more.

Edit source: @searchgoodmovies

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