r/LanternsTVSeries

Idec that she’s clearly manipulating him this was hot

To me, the body in the back seat with identical head wound to how we see Hal at the end of episode 1, has me thinking that the ending of episode 1 is a ruse.

I thought the show was awesome and I’m so excited to see where they go with it. One topic I found worthy of discussion/theorizing is WHY John Stewart Sr. was passed over. It really feels like there’s more to the story beyond the question about fear. I’ve got a theory, for sure, but would love to see what folks are thinking.

TLDR: there seem to be three core ideas with a few offshoots to consider, but I’m thinking it’s option C…

A) There could be multiple people on earth who are fit to be a Lantern, but JS Sr. wasn’t “the most fit”… B) JS Sr. was scarred by his upbringing, rightfully jaded from growing up black in a racist society (i.e. not his fault, and super sad if true, but basically the ring thinks his heart is too heavy or haunted). Sometimes those scars can be too difficult to work past… C) The Guardians recognize that a black man, who knows the struggles of oppression, would be too dangerous within their Lantern Corps. because he wouldn’t be afraid to start a revolution when he finds out their agenda isn’t what they claim. Hal was easier to control and less likely to rebel.

(A) feels too basic, and thematically, I’m not a fan of (B), but I personally love option (C). The way the show frames the Guardians, it feels like a setup to find out that they’re not as altruistic as they claim. The only issue I see is the notion that the ring selects the bearer, but what if that’s not entirely true? What if the Guardians have influence over the decision (or control it entirely), but they tell the new Lanterns they were “chosen” by the ring to add to the charade of this being a pure force of good.

Forcing the Lanterns to back-up their consciousness could certainly be for “posterity sake” but it feels like a way to review their activity and make sure they’re not going against the Guardians’ agenda. The fact that Hal stopped uploading himself, is curious. Did he grow suspicious of his bosses? Did they deploy him in a way he couldn’t support? Even the fact that he doesn’t want to wear the suit gives vibes of no longer being proud of his work.

“They’re allowed to have tantrums, we’re not.”… at the very least, the show seems set on interrogating societal racism and its lingering presence in power dynamics and double standards.

I’m new to the Green Lantern comics but loved the first epi enough to want to dive fully in (so please send recs. if you got ‘em), and curious to hear what folks think.

Janus Cosmetics is the company owned by Batman villain Black Mask/Roman Sionis. Gives a little more weight to the “Barb” theory.

Seriously. I can't with openings that are just like: *title and little theme song of 6 seconds

Hey all - I’ve owned or read almost every major GL story thru 2018. I love show and have a few thoughts.

- Lanterns is an HBO prestige show first, and a DCU show 2nd. It’s clear watching the show, reading the interviews and listening to official podcast the show’s format and direction is as an HBO prestige drama. Most traditional comic book tropes won’t likely happen and spectacle will be 2nd to story. I’d also expect multiple seasons (2-4). The storyline also will be original and not draw directly from any specific storyline.
- Hal is dead and will stay dead. Similar to other HBO prestige format shows, Hal’s death will remain for at least the rest of the season, but probably indefinitely. Hal will still appear in the past, as a ring construct, and an alien imposter. The shows tension of 1 ring for 2 guys will continue in the past and not be resolved until at least episode 5.
- The Story. Looking at the story elements, it will still be an original story, but I think elements are coming from the GL origin story. NOT Emerald Dawn, but GL Secret Origins. I believe the mystery will reveal Abin Sur died after starting to uncover the sins of the Guardians. The villains will be the Five Inversions (led by Atrocious), the lone survivors of the Manhunter massacre. Rather than Ysmault, I think the Lanterns Five Inversions fled to Earth. Manhunters will be involved but won’t be the true villains, the true villains will be revealed to be the Guardians and the cover-up. The loyal duty driven John Stewart is sought out by the Guardians as they trust ring selected GLS less, as they (Abin Sur, Sinestro and Hal) have uncovered more of the secrecy of the Guardians failure rather than “doing their job.” Waylon Sanders and others are Manhunters coming to Earth to finish the job. Zoe Macon, Anton and others will be the hunted Five Inversions.

This Five Inversions start builds the structure to allow for a continued unfolding mystery and conspiracy but opens up a path to Sinestro Corp all the way to the Blackest Night.

At first, on the football field, he tried to use his job title to interrogate the suspect, but it didn’t work.

Then he tried to get himself into a jail cell by making a scene in a bar, but that didn’t work either.

Then he used his charm to get to the sheriff.

It shows how experienced he is.

Season 2 is in the works but not yet greenlit by HBO according to Chris Mundy.

They are waiting for the streaming results for the show amongst other details.