The Showrunner on James Gunn's New DC Series Says the Surprise Ending of Episode 1 Was ‘Big and Scary’ to Commit To

The creators of Lanterns knew that episode 1's big plot twist would be the 'most controversial idea we had' for the new HBO Max show — and they didn't expect DC Studios to agree to it

The creators of Lanterns always knew that its premiere's shock ending would divide fans. In fact, they didn't expect DC Studios' overlords to approve the idea in the first place.With the DC Universe (DCU) show finally debuting on August 16/17, Green Lantern fans, comic book diehards, and casual viewers alike have tuned in to watch the TV series' first episode. Suffice to say, many have reacted with shock, anger, or both following the ending of t…

Lanterns Boss Explains Why [Spoiler] Dies in Episode 1’s Ending

Photo Credit: HBO Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy revealed the surprising reason behind the premiere’s shocking death and what it means for the show’s central mystery. The creator broke down why this bold narrative choice was essential to the DC Universe series’ emotional core. Chris Mundy on why Hal Jordan was killed off in Lanterns Episode 1 ending Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy recently spoke to IGN about killing Hal Jordan in the premiere’s…

The Showrunner on James Gunn's New DC Series Says the Surprise Ending of Episode 1 Was ‘Big and Scary’ to Commit To

Full spoilers follow for HBO’s Lanterns Episode 1.The latest installment in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe has kicked off with a bang – literally. Well, at least we assume there was a bang when Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) was shot and killed offscreen in the Lanterns premiere…That’s right: In the final moments of the first episode of Lanterns, the iconic Green Lantern – test pilot, hero, protector of Sector 2814, founding member of the…

Lanterns Episode 1's Ending Twist Raises All Sorts Of Questions About The DC Universe

One episode in, and Lanterns has already included a major twist that raises big questions about the DC Universe at large.

James Gunn's DCU Officially Kills Off A Founding Member Of The Justice League

Lanterns episode 1 introduces two of DC's biggest Green Lanterns to James Gunn's DCU, ending with a shocking Hal Jordan twist that changes it all.