Lanterns Fans Are Saying the Same Things About Hal Jordan’s Killer Reveal & Death
The reveal drew backlash online, with one post about the twist topping 425,000 views.
- The Lanterns Season finale revealed that Sheriff Kerry Kane killed Hal Jordan, sparking an immediate and intense reaction from show fans across social media platforms on Tuesday.
- Viewers questioned the creative direction by showrunners Tom King and Damon Lindelof, with critics arguing a non-superpowered character should not have killed such a legendary Green Lantern.
- Circulating a GIF showing Jordan sitting down after being shot instead of collapsing, fans mocked the execution of his death scene as physically implausible and poorly choreographed.
- A more politically charged critique gained traction online with over 425,000 views, as one user called the narrative payoff "the stupidest decision" in The Lanterns Season.
- Streaming now on HBO Max, the finale titled "Dirt and Stars" concludes the current story arc while online debate regarding these creative choices continues across fan communities.
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Lanterns Fans Are Saying the Same Things About Hal Jordan’s Killer Reveal & Death
Lanterns fans have a lot to say about the Season 1 finale’s most shocking twist. Viewers are reacting to Hal Jordan’s killer reveal and his controversial death scene in the HBO series. Lanterns fans react to Hal Jordan’s killer The Lanterns Season 1 finale revealed that Sheriff Kerry Kane killed Hal Jordan. The twist sparked strong reactions across social […] The post Lanterns Fans Are Saying the Same Things About Hal Jordan’s Killer Reveal & De…
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The first season of Lanterns has come to an end, and John Stewart finally got the moment Green Lantern fans had been waiting for. After spending the season wrestling with the responsibility being put in front of him, John chose his own path, accepted his place as Earth’s protector, and delivered a new version of the Green Lantern oath before taking flight.The finale also answered one of the season’s biggest questions by revealing what really hap…
Fans Flame James Gunn's 'Lanterns' Finale as 'Tragic' $130 Million Pile of Woke Memes
DC Studios' HBO Max superhero series "Lanterns" revealed who killed superhero Hal Jordan in the season finale this week and several many fans are shocked and disgusted over who the writers turned into a killer.
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